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.
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Charlie Benante Quips He Wasn’t Involved in Decision to Use Pantera Name
The Anthrax drummer is part of the band's reformulated lineup.
In Pain, Blackie Lawless Vows to Finish W.A.S.P. Tour Performing Seated
He'll finish the shows 'come hell or high water,' he said.
Frank Kozik, Artist Behind Several Iconic Album Covers, Has Died at 61
Graphic designer and visual artist Frank Kozik, known for his work on album covers for bands like The Offspring and Queens of the Stone Age, has died at 61.
Ellefson Compares His Exit From Megadeth to Mustaine’s Metallica Dismissal
He spoke about it in a new interview.
Lawsuit Filed Against 2023 Bamboozle Festival After It Fails to Pay Its Creditor
It reportedly owes a huge sum of money.
Vulvodynia Fire Vocalist After He ‘Tried to Kill’ Their Drummer, Share Photos of Injuries
The South African metal band recently toured with Archspire.
Shaq’s New Hip-Hop Song ‘Thotties Hit the Floor’ Samples Drowning Pool
From 'Bodies' to 'Thotties.'
Rockers, Writers + Fans React to Rock Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees
How do you feel about them?
Fans Suspect blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Used Autotune on His Vocals at Coachella 2023
Can you hear real-time pitch correction?
The History of Guitar Smashing in Rock ‘n’ Roll
Who was the first musician to destroy their axe onstage?
Freddie Mercury’s Private Collection to Be Unveiled + Auctioned This Summer
See the Queen singer's art, costumes and personal effects.
Crazy Town Removed From (hed)p.e. Tour After Band Fistfight Goes Viral
Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock 'needs help,' (hed)p.e. said.
David Ellefson Says Megadeth Pushed Him Out Over ‘Personal Grudges + Resentments’
See the bassist's latest interview.
Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Hot for Teacher’ Guitar Goes for $3.9 Million at Auction
Even its minimum bid was millions.
Rock + Metal Musicians React to Losing Their Blue Check Marks on Twitter
Elon Musk has toppled the site's old verification method.