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
Kirk Hammett Remembers Kurt Cobain as a Big Metallica Fan
But did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?
Nikki Sixx Says He’s Happy Motley Crue Aren’t Touring During the Pandemic
The band's Stadium Tour has twice been postponed.
Get a Metallica Drum Sound With Lars Ulrich’s Signature ‘Black Album’ Snare
The rocker and Tama Drums team on the limited edition instrument.
Artificially Intelligent Band Recommender Takes Your Tastes Into Account
Tell it what you like (and don't like) to get a recommendation.
Fans React to Guns N’ Roses’ New Studio Recording of ‘Absurd’
See what listeners are saying about the track.
Vince Neil Returns to the Stage After Thwarted Festival Performance
The Motley Crue singer takes another stab at it.
Metallica to Launch ‘The Metallica Podcast’ With 8 ‘Black Album’ Episodes
Exit light, enter Metallica's very own podcast.
New York City Will Require Proof of Vaccination to Attend Live Concerts
A recent negative COVID test will no longer suffice.
Rockers React to the Death of ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill
See what the music community had to say.
Dee Snider Tests Positive for COVID-19 Despite Being Fully Vaccinated
The singer revealed as much in an exclusive interview.
Jon Bon Jovi Is Getting His Own Rest Stop in New Jersey
Park your steel horse when you need a break.