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
COVID-19 Made Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder See His ‘Life Flash’ Before His Eyes
The rocker said he contracted the virus weeks ago.
Why Dave Grohl Would ‘Never Wish’ to Leave Foo Fighters to Go Solo
Unlike his evil character in 'Studio 666.'
Dave Grohl Says This Is the Best Way for Bands To Promote Themselves
He said one aspect is the most important.
Bruce Dickinson Flew British Soldiers Back Home From Afghanistan
The rocker and aviator transported the troops.
Why Music Streaming on Spotify Declined During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study has crunched the numbers.
KISS + Iron Maiden Bodyguard ‘Big’ John Harte Dead at 70
See tributes to the late rock bodyguard.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Takes Another Verbal Swipe at Motley Crue
The war of words between Vedder and Nikki Sixx continues.
Rockers React to the Death of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer Meat Loaf
See the many remembrances of the entertainer.
Prog Metal Supergroup Sleigher Share ‘Seasons Greetings in the Abyss’
The Slayer classic becomes a Yuletide opus.
Clapton’s Management Explains Why He Sued Widow Over Bootleg CD
The Clapton bootleg was originally her late husband's.
Gene Simmons Explains Why KISS Canceled Their 2021 Las Vegas Residency
From the mouth of The Demon himself.
Paul McCartney’s Yamaha Is Now the Most Expensive Bass Ever Sold at Auction
See other big sales from the recent 'Guitar Icons' auction.
Tony Iommi Says He Still Wants to Collaborate With Queen’s Brian May
He's hinted at it for several years.
Wolfgang Van Halen – David Lee Roth Will ‘Always Be One of the Best’
The Mammoth WVH rocker salutes the retiring icon.
Snowstorm Traps Oasis Cover Band + Audience in U.K. Pub for 3 Days
No one could leave after Noasis finished their set.