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
Gene Simmons Promises KISS Are Quitting – ‘We’ve All Seen Bands That Stay on the Stage Too Long’
The band's 'End of the Road World Tour' is due to end this year.
Metallica Shut Down Negative Commenter Who Went After Musician’s Bagpipe Cover Video
See the clip and the band's defense.
Paul McCartney Using AI to Make ‘Final’ Beatles Song With John Lennon
Artificial intelligence, meet the Beatles.
Sammy Hagar Explains How Tool’s ‘Ænima’ Changed His Life
He included it in his rundown of life-altering records.
Stryper’s Michael Sweet Dares Followers to Fight Him Over His Favorite Boy Band
What's the 'best' boy band?
Maynard James Keenan Performs in Drag Onstage With Tool
Florida just passed a number of 'anti-drag' bills.
Now Weezer Are Playing the WGA Writers Strike Picket Line – Watch
It's not quite an island in the sun.
Foo Fighters Were to Play ‘SNL’ Before Writers Guild Strike
See the details.
Shaq’s New Hip-Hop Song ‘Thotties Hit the Floor’ Samples Drowning Pool
From 'Bodies' to 'Thotties.'
Foo Fighters Release First New Song Since Death of Taylor Hawkins, Announce New Album
Listen to 'Rescued' now.