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
Rockers React to the Death of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer Meat Loaf
See the many remembrances of the entertainer.
Queen’s Brian May to Make His Acting Debut on British Children’s Show
He collaborated on the song 'Planet Rock.'
Gene Simmons Explains Why KISS Canceled Their 2021 Las Vegas Residency
From the mouth of The Demon himself.
Two Grateful Dead T-Shirts Become Most Expensive Rock Shirts Ever Sold at Auction
Other vintage rock T-shirts can keep on truckin'.
Rush Members ‘Speechless’ at Ohio State Marching Band Tribute to Group
See the Buckeyes' salute to late drummer Neil Peart.
Sammy Hagar Says Van Halen Tried to ‘Bury the Van Hagar Era’
The 'Red Rocker' made the claim in a new interview.
Dee Snider Says Hair Metal ‘Had It Coming,’ Calls Whitesnake ‘Assembled’
The Twisted Sister remembers when grunge toppled metal.
Metallica’s 3 Latest Albums Get Corresponding Jigsaw Puzzles
Get hardwired… to completely crush some puzzles.
Ex-Metallica Member Jason Newsted Sells $4.95 Million Montana Ranch
The sprawling property has some amazing views.
12 Wild Things Science Has Discovered About Metalheads
Metal can have some surprising effects on its fans.
Metallica Release Their Original 1990 Demo Recording of ‘Enter Sandman’
It's part of the upcoming comprehensive 'Black Album' reissue.
H.E.R.’s Super Bowl ‘America the Beautiful’ Performance Includes a Ripping Guitar Solo
This patriotic anthem never sounded sweeter.