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
What 10 Rock Stars Had for Their Last Meals
See the gallery.
The History of Guitar Smashing in Rock ‘n’ Roll
Who was the first musician to destroy their axe onstage?
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Surpasses 2 Billion Spotify Streams
Any way the streams blow.
Watch ZZ Top’s Bassist Play a Ridiculous 17-String Bass Guitar
Sharp dressed bass.
Metallica + Huey Lewis Mashup ‘Hip to Be the Sandman’ Is a Real Toe-Tapper
The metal titans meet the '80s favorite.
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page: ‘Music Means Nothing’ Without Live Concerts
The pandemic has given the rocker a new sense of urgency.
Metallica’s Next Album Could Be a More Collaborative Affair, Band Suggests
The group talk about a synergistic follow-up to 'Hardwired.'
Alice Cooper Releases HorrorBox Party Game Just in Time for Halloween
Are you ready to play?
The Most Expensive Guitars of All Time
From Clapton to Cobain, these axes drew hefty price tags.