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
Judge Dismisses Gibson’s Latest Claim Against Dean Guitars in Trademark Case Gibson Won
Gibson's latest lawsuit against Dean Guitars has been dismissed by a judge after Gibson won a trademark infringement case against Dean earlier in the year.
Musician Programs Drums With ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Noises + It Somehow Sounds Good
That's one way to rock.
Paul Stanley Explains Why Jimmy Page Is More Than Just a Guitar Player
The KISS icon gushed about the Led Zeppelin legend.
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
Guitarist John Frusciante sings the chorus.
Bono Is Looking to a Huge Classic Rock Band for U2’s Next Album
The singer is ready for U2 to start rocking again.
Drummers on TikTok Can’t Stop Playing This Dave Grohl Drum Intro
Can you blame 'em?
Rock + Metal Fans React to NFL’s Choice of Super Bowl Halftime Performer
Super Bowl LVII will see a pop singer perform.
What Legendary Metallica Songs Would Sound Like With ‘St. Anger’ Drums
Lars would be proud.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Says He Doesn’t Have Friends
What about Paul?
Rockers Mourn the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen has died at 96.
The Most Expensive Guitars of All Time
From Clapton to Cobain, these axes drew hefty price tags.