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
Kurt Cobain Guitar Pick Sold for $14K Now Reportedly the World’s Most Expensive Pick
That's a lot for a pick.
Gene Simmons Promises KISS Are Quitting – ‘We’ve All Seen Bands That Stay on the Stage Too Long’
The band's 'End of the Road World Tour' is due to end this year.
Metallica Shut Down Negative Commenter Who Went After Musician’s Bagpipe Cover Video
See the clip and the band's defense.
What 10 Rock Stars Had for Their Last Meals
See the gallery.
Paul McCartney Using AI to Make ‘Final’ Beatles Song With John Lennon
Artificial intelligence, meet the Beatles.
Tenacious D Announce Summer 2023 U.S. Tour
It's the 'Spicy Meatball Tour.'
Sammy Hagar Explains How Tool’s ‘Ænima’ Changed His Life
He included it in his rundown of life-altering records.
Courtney Love Says Kurt Cobain’s Aspirations for Fame Were Equal to Madonna’s
In his lifetime, Cobain was seen as the reluctant rock star.
Monster’s Legendary Warped Tour Water Is Now for Sale to the Public
Taste the canned goodness for yourself.
Stryper’s Michael Sweet Dares Followers to Fight Him Over His Favorite Boy Band
What's the 'best' boy band?
Maynard James Keenan Performs in Drag Onstage With Tool
Florida just passed a number of 'anti-drag' bills.
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins Gets ‘Nothing’ From John Frusciante’s Guitar Playing
The singer got real about his guitar-playing preferences.
Who Is Letting Billy McFarland Organize Another Fyre Festival?
The convicted promoter said he's officially in talks to do it.
Megadeth Settle Lawsuit Over ‘The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!’ Album Artwork
Read more details here.