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
David Lee Roth Remembers the Nickname Van Halen Had for Eddie
The whole band would call him this.
Limp Bizkit Covering Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is a Lot Better Than You’d Think
That's right, partner.
Ozzy Narrates ‘This Christmas Time’ With Pink Floyd + Duran Duran Members
Happy holidays from Ozzy and friends.
That Time Metallica Wrote ‘St. Anger’ Lyrics in an Ad for America Online
They were madly in anger with dial-up.
10 Rock + Metal Bands That Started Out Christian But Aren’t Anymore
These groups said goodbye to proselytizing.
Bret Michaels Invited Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims to Stadium Tour Show
The Poison singer made a heartfelt offer.
Styx, Tesla + Loverboy Lead the Retro Hard Rock Bash at RokIsland Fest 2023
Florida has never been hotter.
Ozzy Admits Life Has Been ‘Difficult’ but Says Making New Album Eased His Mind
Read a new interview with the metal icon.