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
Vince Neil Returns to the Stage After Thwarted Festival Performance
The Motley Crue singer takes another stab at it.
Rockers React to the Death of ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill
See what the music community had to say.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Meets Metal-Loving Toddler Who Has Rare Cancer
The 2-year-old is receiving treatment at Montreal Children's Hospital.
Metallica Release Their Original 1990 Demo Recording of ‘Enter Sandman’
It's part of the upcoming comprehensive 'Black Album' reissue.
Rockers React to Eddie Van Halen Memorial Segment at 2021 Grammy Awards
Did the late guitarist get his proper due?
Watch: Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Roasts Ted Cruz After Texas Senator’s Vacation Snafu
Cancun Cruz can't escape the Crue dude's spoof.
Watch: John 5 Plays Guitar for Nikki Sixx’s Dancing Toddler Daughter Ruby
Knock 'em dead, kid.
Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Reaches the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 for the First Time
They are the champions.
Watch ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Portray a Gun-Toting Ted Nugent on ‘Reno 911!’
Yankovic yanks him and cranks him.