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’s 3 Latest Albums Get Corresponding Jigsaw Puzzles
Get hardwired… to completely crush some puzzles.
Look Inside David Bowie’s $16.8 Million New York Apartment
The lavish pad is no oddity.
Ex-Metallica Member Jason Newsted Sells $4.95 Million Montana Ranch
The sprawling property has some amazing views.
Metallica Release Their Original 1990 Demo Recording of ‘Enter Sandman’
It's part of the upcoming comprehensive 'Black Album' reissue.
Wolfgang Van Halen Used His Father’s Frankenstrat on Mammoth WVH Album
The famous guitar's journey continues.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Praises Child’s Painting After Their Art Teacher Disapproves
Is there a right and wrong way to paint?
Watch Greta Van Fleet Perform the Undeniable ‘Heat Above’ on ‘Kimmel’
This should get you grooving.
Ted Nugent Says Donald Trump Came Up With the Title for His Next Album
It's no 'Penetrator,' but it works.
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.