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
20 Songs From the 2000s You’ll Recognize From the First Few Notes
Test your rock recall with these unmistakable jams.
Metallica Wrote at Least 10 New Songs While Under Quarantine
And they are indeed for a new album.
Ted Nugent Performed Maskless at Event While He Had Coronavirus Symptoms
Going by his own timeline, the Nuge possibly exposed others.
Jason Newsted Says He No Longer Has the ‘Physicality’ to Play Metallica Material
'I couldn't do the show anymore,' he says.
Dave Grohl + His Mom Hit the Road in Star-Studded ‘From Cradle to Stage’ Teaser
They visit Tom Morello, Geddy Lee and more.
Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder To Perform As Part of ‘Vax Live’ Virtual Concert
The livestream will be hosted by pop star Selena Gomez.
Rockers React to Eddie Van Halen Memorial Segment at 2021 Grammy Awards
Did the late guitarist get his proper due?
Dave Grohl Salutes the Classic Songwriter Who Continues To Influence Foo Fighters
The Foo bandleader pays tribute to one of his favorites.
Alice Cooper Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, Reveals He Already Had Coronavirus
The rocker got the shot in his home base of Phoenix.
Watch Jon Bon Jovi Cover the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ for Biden Inauguration
The performance was part of the 'Celebrating America' broadcast.
Watch Pro-Shot Footage of Guns N’ Roses Covering Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’ at Exit 111 Festival
It's from a video of GNR concert highlights.
New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Includes Language Making Illegal Streaming a Felony
Including up to 10 years of prison time.