Philip Trapp is a writer and music journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering rock and metal 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 once made Kenny G wait on hold. Philip's only official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter profiles are all @philiptrapp.
Philip Trapp
Dave Grohl Announces Book Tour Dates for His ‘Storyteller’ Memoir
Catch the rocker telling his tales live this fall.
Rush’s Geddy Lee to Receive Humanitarian Achievement Award
The rocker gets recognized for his philanthropic pursuits.
Green Day Release Live Cover of KISS’ ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’
The Hella Mega Tour may be over, but the rock's not.
Guitar Eddie Van Halen Gave Jerry Cantrell Went Missing for Almost 20 Years
Alice in Chains and Van Halen toured together back in the day.
Lars Ulrich’s Sons Myles and Layne Form New Band Taipei Houston
The Metallica drummer's progeny have officially christened their musical outfit.
Bonnaroo 2021 Canceled Because of Flooding From Heavy Rain
See a statement from the organizers.
Corey Taylor Blames ‘Selfish People’ at Concerts for His COVID-19 Infection
The Slipknot singer tested positive amid a solo tour.
Lars Ulrich Honors Charlie Watts, Calls Drummer’s Death the End of an Era
The Metallica member paid tribute to the late Rolling Stones icon.
Paramore Suddenly Credited as Co-Writers on Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 U’
The resulting royalties will certainly be good 4 Paramore.
Matt Cameron Honors Charlie Watts + the ‘Swagger’ He Brought to Drumming
The Rolling Stones drummer died this week at age 80.
Ronnie Wood + Fellow Rolling Stones Pay Tribute to Charlie Watts
See how the band are honoring the late drummer.
Dave Grohl Says Listening Back to Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ Makes His ‘Skin Crawl’
The rocker explains why it's a 'weird one' for him.