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
Rockers Who’ve Defended Metallica’s Lars Ulrich
The Metallica drummer often gets a bad rap.
The Most Played Song Live Off Every Pantera Album
Including their '80s records.
AC/DC Launch Mysterious Countdown Tease – Are You Ready?
Something is happening.
Megan Thee Stallion Vamps to Static-X Song on Instagram, Band + Fans React
Is Megan the Queen of the Damned?
Incubus to Play ‘Morning View’ in Full on 2024 U.S. Tour
See the dates here.
Why Do the Grammys Hate Metal?
Many feel the Recording Academy has neglected the genre.
Sleep Token Announce Even More Tour Dates for 2024
Check it out.
Slipknot Members Play ‘Wikipedia – Fact or Fiction?’
Corey Taylor, Clown and the late Joey Jordison separate the truth from the lies.
How a Heavy Metal Drummer Just Made Elon Musk Lose $56 Billion
From rocker to shareholder to victor.
Do Rock + Metal Audiences Get Worse as a Band Grows More Popular? Reddit Wants to Know
Some commenters say they notice a change.