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 Release Their Original 1990 Demo Recording of ‘Enter Sandman’
It's part of the upcoming comprehensive 'Black Album' reissue.
At Long Last, KISS Release an Official Alcoholic Beverage Called ‘Cold Gin’
It's cold gin time…for the first (official) time.
Guitarist Shreds GNR’s ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ + More With His Feet
Johnatha Bastos is one impressive musician.
Eddie Van Halen Plays ‘Amsterdam’ Riff Years Before Release in Rare Video
See a rare scene of the rocker at his 5150 Studios.
Musician Sings Linkin Park, Green Day as Cartman From ‘South Park’
Fernando Ufret puts a funny twist on some rock songs.
‘World’s Biggest Metal Prize Draw’ Has Items from Sabbath, Priest, Motorhead
Help support live music crew with the latest #ILoveLive contest.
Weezer’s ‘Hash Pipe’ Was Almost an Ozzy Osbourne Song Instead
Imagine Ozzy singing about players liking his behind.
Gold + Platinum Discs Awarded to the Jimi Hendrix Experience Go to Auction
The pieces of music history are expected to fetch big bucks.
Gene Simmons Says Angus Young Had No Front Teeth When He First Met Him
The guitarist had to eat a hot dog sideways.
Ozzy Osbourne Reacts to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honoring Randy Rhoads
See what the 'Prince of Darkness' has to say.
The Offspring Reveal Chimp-Starring ‘We Never Have Sex Anymore’ Video
Oh, and there's a John Stamos cameo.
Twenty One Pilots Make Their Own Chipotle Burrito, Literally
Who knew the band moonlights as burrito artists?