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
Even Metallica Are Making Fun of the ‘St. Anger’ Drum Sound Now
Jokey self-awareness looks good on Metallica.
How Old 15 Different Rockers + Bands Were When They Made Their Masterpieces
It's never too early — or too late — to make something great.
Shortest Rock Star Marriages
These celebrity marriages were too fast for love.
Sublime Confirm Reunion With Bradley Nowell’s Son Jakob, Plan Shows
They tested the waters at a 2023 benefit.
Mercyful Fate Part Ways With Joey Vera, Issue Statement
See the band's update.
Why Do Slipknot Wear Masks?
The masks are an important part of the band's mystique.
Mudvayne’s Chad Gray Says New Bands ‘Sound the Same,’ Don’t Have as Deep of Influences
See the singer's comments.
Scott Stapp Looks Forward to Possibly Writing New Creed Songs on the Road
Are new Creed tunes closer than we think?
Hints Point to a Billie Eilish Collaboration With Bring Me the Horizon
'NeX GEn' is close at hand.
What 10 Rock Stars Had for Their Last Meals
See the gallery.