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
Will Smith Commented on Ozzfest in His Memoir
His wife Jada Pinkett Smith's band played Ozzfest 2005.
Nikki Sixx Condemns Unauthorized Motley Crue Play in New Statement
Plays, plays, plays.
Sharon Osbourne Sick in Bed With IV in Her Latest COVID Update
She and Ozzy were both diagnosed with the virus.
New Analog Disc Music Medium Combining CD + Vinyl Is Coming Soon
It almost looks like a metal vinyl record.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Offers Wholesome Defense of Man Who Married a Hologram Bride
Have you caught the 'fictosexual' trend?
Gene Simmons Defends Mike Tyson After Video of Altercation With Airplane Passenger
Other rockers also reacted.
Vince Neil Recorded a New Song With Motley Crue’s ‘Stadium Tour’ Openers
It's on the band's new album out soon.
There’s Going to Be a Horror Movie About the Spirit Halloween Store
The ghosts of retail are coming to the big screen.
Mammoth WVH Cancel Dates After Band + Crew Test Positive for COVID-19
See a statement from Wolfgang Van Halen.
First Lady Jill Biden Honors Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins After His Death
The rock star died unexpectedly at 50.
Aerosmith Announce More Las Vegas Residency Dates for 2022
The shows will use a new surround sound technology.
Here’s How Wolfgang Van Halen’s First Signature Guitar Will Honor EVH
One unusual feature makes it unlike any other axe.
Musician Protests Dentist by Shredding Guitar Outside Their Office
Power to the patient.
Sammy Hagar Says This Song Is One of His Greatest Collaborations With Eddie Van Halen
It all starts with a piano.
Live Nation Boycotts Russia, Spotify Closes Moscow Office in Support of Ukraine
They join the response to the invasion of Ukraine.