Philip Trapp is a staff writer at Loudwire. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times and more.
Philip Trapp
Mikkey Dee Goes for Metal’s ‘Highest-Ever Drum Solo’ in Truck Commercial
The Scorpions drummer performs 40 feet in the air.
Styx, Tesla + Loverboy Lead the Retro Hard Rock Bash at RokIsland Fest 2023
Florida has never been hotter.
Fieldy ‘Wasn’t Quite Ready’ to Tour With Korn Again, Munky Says
The bassist's been on hiatus from the band for a year.
Ozzy Admits Life Has Been ‘Difficult’ but Says Making New Album Eased His Mind
Read a new interview with the metal icon.
Dave Mustaine Says It Was ‘Hard’ Letting David Ellefson Go But He’s ‘Happier’ Now
Megadeth are starting a new chapter without the longtime bassist.
Whitesnake Guitarist Reb Beach Misses 4 Shows in a Row, Fans Show Concern
The band's other guitarist had to cover solos for him.
Danny Carey’s Drum Tech Is a God, Replaces Snare Mid-Tool Song – Watch
The drummer didn't miss a beat.
Kirk Hammett’s Reason for Not Listening to ‘Lulu’ Anymore Is Actually Quite Touching
The 2011 album is a collab between Metallica and Lou Reed.
Scientists Say They’ve Finally Identified the Origin of the Black Death
The 14th century plague is still the deadliest in human history.
Paul McCartney Joined Onstage by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi at Tour Closer
It was quite a night in New Jersey.
Bam Margera Found After Going Missing, Back Under Care of Rehab Facility
Police said they 'made contact' with him.
Metallica Close Show With ‘Master of Puppets’ for First Time Since 1997
Taste it, you will see.
Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Chris Holmes Shares Video Update on Cancer Treatments
Fans first learned of his diagnosis earlier this year.
Why Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant Turned Down a Role in ‘Game of Thrones’
He does come from the land of ice and snow, after all.
Brian May Tearful After Queen Performance With Freddie Mercury Hologram
See footage of the touching moment.
Drummer Gene Hoglan Speaks on Dave Lombardo Replacing Him in Testament
Hoglan was Testament's longest serving drummer.
Michael Anthony Addresses Proposed Van Halen Tribute With Jason Newsted + More
He broached the subject with radio host Eddie Trunk.