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
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.
The Most Controversial Song From the Year You Were Born
What tune caused the biggest controversy in your birth year?
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?
10 Bands Whose Bassist Is the Only Original Member Left
They anchor the low end…and the band.
What Rock Band Has Sold the Most Albums?
Do you know?
Michigan Venue Bans Puddle of Mudd From Ever Playing There Again
See the venue's post about the situation.
True or False: Which of These 18 Legendary Rock + Metal Stories Actually Happened?
See how many you can guess correctly.
Danzig Cancel Houston Show on Tour Playing First Album in Full
See the Glenn Danzig-led band's latest update.