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
Ticketmaster Sees No Problem With $5,000 Bruce Springsteen Tickets
'This is similar to how airline tickets and hotel rooms are sold,' the company says.
Tracy Morgan Really Feeling U2’s ‘With or Without You’ in Airport Terminal
The actor and 'SNL' alum clearly loves some Bono.
Footage of Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship Is Even More Ridiculous Than It Sounds
Imagine switching from guitar to knitting needles mid-song.
Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Spotted Onstage During Motley Crue’s Stadium Tour
Check out the fan-captured footage.
Sammy Hagar Admits He Makes More Money From Alcohol Than Music
Maybe there's more than one way to rock?
Setlists – Stadium Tour Kickoff With Motley Crue, Def Leppard + Poison
See what songs each band played on opening night of the Stadium Tour.
Metallica Close Show With ‘Master of Puppets’ for First Time Since 1997
Taste it, you will see.
Why Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant Turned Down a Role in ‘Game of Thrones’
He does come from the land of ice and snow, after all.
Brian May Tearful After Queen Performance With Freddie Mercury Hologram
See footage of the touching moment.
Michael Anthony Addresses Proposed Van Halen Tribute With Jason Newsted + More
He broached the subject with radio host Eddie Trunk.
Wolfgang Van Halen Condemns Creators of Documentary About Father’s Death
He also had strong words for its potential viewers.
What It Would Sound Like if SpongeBob Had a Metalcore Band
'Gary, you are gonna finish your dessert!'
Soundgarden + Vicky Cornell Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell on 5th Anniversary of His Death
The influential rock singer died in 2017.
Matt Cameron Says His Taylor Hawkins Remarks ‘Were Taken Out of Context,’ Apologizes to Foo Fighters
See a statement from the Pearl Jam member.
Pearl Jam Honor Eddie Van Halen With Mike McCready’s Live ‘Eruption’
A blistering guitar tribute to the rock icon.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Suggests How Women Should React to Anti-Abortion Suitors
The fate of Roe v. Wade likely inspired the notion.