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
The Shortest + Longest Rock Star Marriages
Some rock star marriages are over and done with in the blink of an eye, while others continue for decades on decades.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Remembers the Only Time He Ever Got High
KISS icon Gene Simmons tells the story of the only time he ever got high, provoked by his son Nick on a podcast.
Rockers Who’ve Defended Metallica’s Lars Ulrich
The Metallica drummer often gets a bad rap.
AC/DC Launch Mysterious Countdown Tease – Are You Ready?
Something is happening.
Why Do the Grammys Hate Metal?
Many feel the Recording Academy has neglected the genre.
How a Heavy Metal Drummer Just Made Elon Musk Lose $56 Billion
From rocker to shareholder to victor.
Final Tours That Weren’t Final + Farewell Tours That Were Actually Farewell Tours
Sometimes final tours actually mean farewell. Sometimes they don't.
Sharon Osbourne Says Ozzy Plans to Play Two Final Shows in England
Last year, the metal legend said his touring days 'have ended.'
Rock Fans React to Newly Announced Super Bowl LVIII Pregame Performers
See the reactions.
Even Metallica Are Making Fun of the ‘St. Anger’ Drum Sound Now
Jokey self-awareness looks good on Metallica.