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
L.A. Guns’ Tracii Guns + Phil Lewis Suing Drummer Steve Riley Over Band Name
Currently, two versions of the group exist.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Commemorates His 34th Year of Sobriety
See the update from the 'Metal God.'
Having David Lee Roth’s Old Phone Number Nearly Ended This Couple’s Relationship
Incessant calls for the singer sowed seeds of doubt.
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Has ‘About 15 Songs’ Written for Band’s First Album Since 2010
'It's going to be hard to pick' among them, he says.
Tony Iommi Wears a Black Sabbath Christmas Sweater for 2019 Recap
Look back on the year with the 'Riff Lord.'
Watch This Guitarist Blast Through 50 Led Zeppelin Riffs in a Row
That's a whole lotta riffs.
KISS Had the Highest-Grossing Hard Rock Tour of the Year in North America
According to Pollstar's 2019 rankings.
2019 Fall Gear Guide: For Rockers Beginner to Expert and Everything in Between
Take a look at some of this fall’s coolest musical equipment.
Chris Jericho’s AEW Championship Belt Stolen, Investigation Launched
Less than 24 hours after winning it.
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Video Surpasses One Billion YouTube Views
See a remastered version to mark the occasion.