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 Most Controversial Song From the Year You Were Born
What tune caused the biggest controversy in your birth year?
Gen Z Reacts to Nu-Metal, Thinks Fred Durst Is the ‘Coolest Dad Ever’
What does Generation Z think of classic nu-metal? Apparently, they know a lot of the lyrics, even if they don't know the bands.
Tom Araya’s Wife Has a Message ‘For the Trolls’ About Slayer’s Reunion
Sandra Araya, the wife of Slayer's Tom Araya, says she is partly responsible for getting the iconic metal band back together.
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.
Aaron Lewis’ Own Record Label Doesn’t Agree With Him
How does that work?
Motley Crue Cancel Their New Year’s Eve Concert, Issue Statement
See the band's reasoning for canceling 'Crue Years Eve.'
Nikki Sixx Shares Rough Timetable for Release of New Motley Crue Music
Are you ready for new Crue?
Chino Moreno Details How Madonna Signed Deftones to Their First Major Record Deal
A bit of nu-metal history.
Dee Snider Says ‘Ultraliberals’ Now as Much to Blame for Censorship as Conservatives
Snider has long positioned himself against censorship.
Concertgoer Dressed as Furry Badly Injured in Mosh Pit, Starts Fundraiser After Video Goes Viral
See how you can support.
Ball Out Boy – NBA Star Jimmy Butler Explains Why He’s Emo Now
The Miami Heat forward has a new look.
Nirvana Biographer Suggests Kurt Cobain Was Jealous of Dave Grohl
The author, Michael Azerrad, wrote the Nirvana biography 'Come As You Are.'
Ozzy Osbourne Wants to Do One More Album + ‘Go Back on the Road’
The 74-year-old rocker is looking toward the future.
Cellist on Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ Speaks Publicly for the First Time
She had never given an interview until now.
Corey Taylor + Gavin Rossdale Discuss How Money Has Changed Their Lives
And how many friends have screwed them over.
YouTuber Claims to Have Made the World’s Longest Guitar
See the elongated axe in action.
What Rock Band Has The Most No. 1 Hits?
Do you know the answer?
Robert Fripp + Toyah’s Cover Song Videos Are Becoming a Movie
Would you watch this on the big screen?