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
Nirvana Were the Most-Played Band of the Decade on Mainstream Rock Radio
Still swimming in the mainstream.
Metallica’s ‘Battery’ Might Sound Like This if It Were on ‘The Black Album’
The classic tune gets a fan-made reworking.
Mick Mars Once Promised Free Motley Crue Tickets if the Band Ever Toured Again
Watch his 2014 comments on 'That Metal Show.'
The Who’s Pete Townshend: The Guitar’s Possibilities Have Been ‘Literally Exhausted’
Is there anywhere left for players to go?
Sammy Hagar Would Be Happy to Do ‘One Last Show’ With Van Halen
But not a full tour, he says.
Watch: Green Day Members’ Cover Band Play Nirvana, Stones + More
The Coverups show up at a block party.
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Spotted in Mosh Pit at Music Festival
The former star center gets down at Tomorrowland.
Lars Ulrich Suggests the Rolling Stones Kept Metallica From Splitting Up
The drummer looks back at a tumultuous time.
Report: Facebook Bans Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ Cover Art
The 1973 sleeve was designed by Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis.
Listen: Rob Zombie Previews ‘3 From Hell’ Movie Soundtrack
Hear three new selections from the film's score.