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
Paul McCartney Won’t Sign Autographs Anymore – ‘We Both Know Who I Am’
Fellow Beatle Ringo Starr stopped several years ago.
Metallica Fans Can Now Own an Official Lady Justice Miniature Statue
Take a look at the figurine based on '…And Justice for All.'
DC Shoes Teams With Black Sabbath for ‘Master of Reality’ Collection
Wear your classic metal fandom on your feet.
Watch the Dedication of Eddie Van Halen Memorial in Guitar Legend’s Hometown
The late rocker gets honored.
Two Grateful Dead T-Shirts Become Most Expensive Rock Shirts Ever Sold at Auction
Other vintage rock T-shirts can keep on truckin'.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Explains Why He Legally Took His Stage Name
The rocker uncovers that and more in his new book.
Green Day Release Live Cover of KISS’ ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’
The Hella Mega Tour may be over, but the rock's not.
Poll – What’s the Best Black Sabbath Song? – Vote Now
Choose your favorite.
Kirk Hammett Remembers Kurt Cobain as a Big Metallica Fan
But did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?
Nikki Sixx Says He’s Happy Motley Crue Aren’t Touring During the Pandemic
The band's Stadium Tour has twice been postponed.
Get a Metallica Drum Sound With Lars Ulrich’s Signature ‘Black Album’ Snare
The rocker and Tama Drums team on the limited edition instrument.