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
Metallica to Launch ‘The Metallica Podcast’ With 8 ‘Black Album’ Episodes
Exit light, enter Metallica's very own podcast.
New York City Will Require Proof of Vaccination to Attend Live Concerts
A recent negative COVID test will no longer suffice.
Metallica’s 3 Latest Albums Get Corresponding Jigsaw Puzzles
Get hardwired… to completely crush some puzzles.
Amazon Wants to Send You Random Classic Rock Vinyl Albums for $25 a Month
Want a '60s or '70s rock LP at your doorstep every 4 weeks?
Late Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s Vintage Sports Cars Go to Auction
He called his rides his 'Silver Surfers.'
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Meets Metal-Loving Toddler Who Has Rare Cancer
The 2-year-old is receiving treatment at Montreal Children's Hospital.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Will Explore His Early Life in Upcoming Memoir
Read all about the famous rocker's upbringing.
Actors Recreate Tommy Lee + Pamela Anderson’s Wedding for Upcoming Series
Sebastian Stan and Lily James get in character.
Wolfgang Van Halen Says He ‘Just Wanted to Keep My Dad Alive’ When Joining Van Halen
The musician looks back on the time in a new interview.
Watch Slash, Phil Collen + Robert DeLeo Cover Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Fire’
The rockers collab for LA Zoo's Beastly Ball.
Paul Stanley Ponders What Actor Should Play Him in Upcoming KISS Biopic
The rock pic will reportedly premiere on Netflix.
Dave Grohl Co-Hosts ‘Tonight Show,’ Performs Foo Fighters ‘The Best’ Meme Live
Host Jimmy Fallon gets Dave G'rolled.