Philip Trapp is a writer and journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering music and culture for Loudwire, he also contributes to related outlets such as PopCrush, ScreenCrush and Taste of Country. Philip has reported on music and other entertainment since 2016. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times, Classicalite and others. Along the way, he's defended Limp Bizkit on Sirius XM, gotten caught in a downpour with the band Hundredth, and he once made Kenny G wait on hold.
Philip Trapp
25 Bands Whose Singer Is the Only Original Member Left
The lead vocalist stands alone.
The Most Expensive Guitars of All Time
From Clapton to Cobain, these axes drew hefty price tags.
Chino Moreno Details How Madonna Signed Deftones to Their First Major Record Deal
A bit of nu-metal history.
Jason + Travis Kelce Reimagine The Pogues for Philadelphia Eagles’ New Holiday Song
The football stars are now recording artists.
Bands That Broke Up in 2023
This year, these groups all called it a day.
Were These Rock + Metal Acts Snubbed by the 2024 Grammy Nominations?
Did you notice any rock or metal omissions?
Why Is Metal Music Called ‘Metal’?
The term's origins are a tangled part of music history.
10 Times Bands Were Wrongly Accused of Being Death Metal
By TV shows, magazines, listeners and others.
Did Slipknot + Weezer Really Plan a ‘Sleezer’ Co-Headlining Tour?
The rumor has sprung up on social media.
Blink-182 Play Secret Show at Denny’s, Live Up to the Classic Meme
'What the f--k is up, Denny's?'
System of a Down’s John Dolmayan Estimates How Many Fans He’s Lost Due to His Opinions
The rocker is an outspoken Trump supporter.
Dee Snider Sees His Last Two Albums as the ‘End of My Recording Career’
That's what he envisions.