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
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.
Jon Bon Jovi Surprises Florida Kindergarten Class Via Video
The rocker drops in on some young writing students.
Alice Cooper + Scorpions Album Cover Jigsaw Puzzles Coming This Spring
Get ready to rock with these 500-piece beauties.