Philip Trapp is a freelance writer and music journalist. He's written for Loudwire, Alternative Press, Noisecreep, Music Times and others.
Philip Trapp
Sammy Hagar Defends Wolfgang Van Halen’s Music: ‘You Don’t Follow Your Father’s Footsteps’
Everyone's gotta forge their own path.
Eddie Van Halen Memorial Being Planned + a Street May Be Named After Guitarist
The late Van Halen guitarist's hometown is honoring the icon.
Eddie Van Halen’s Death Prompts 6,000-Percent Increase in Van Halen Music Sales
Listeners are remembering the rocker's creative legacy.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Makes a Surprising Choice for His All-Time Favorite Songwriter
It's not someone in heavy metal.
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale ‘Finally’ Undergoes Hernia Surgery After Delay
The band stopped touring earlier this year.
Metallica Surpass Katy Perry With Highest-Selling New Album This Week
The official numbers are in.
Watch ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Portray a Gun-Toting Ted Nugent on ‘Reno 911!’
Yankovic yanks him and cranks him.
Iron Maiden, Judas Priest + More Join Campaign to Save Live Music
See what other artists are backing the cause.
Brian May Reveals He Had a Heart Attack After His ‘Bizarre Gardening Accident’
The Queen guitarist goes into detail about his recent emergency.