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
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
Guitarist John Frusciante sings the chorus.
The Rolling Stones Ready New Album Featuring Late Drummer Charlie Watts
They've released one studio album in the last 17 years.
Motley Crue + Def Leppard’s Stadium Tour Has Made Almost $5M Per Show
Take them to the top.
Skid Row’s Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo Says He Doesn’t Think About Reuniting With Sebastian Bach
The guitarist didn't pull any punches.
Jack Black Remembers When Tenacious D Got Booed Opening for Stone Temple Pilots
Everyone's gotta start somewhere.
Dave Mustaine Willing to Forgive David Ellefson but ‘Won’t Play Music With Him Anymore’
The Megadeth leader gets real about the split with his former bandmate.
Rage Against the Machine ‘Disgusted’ by Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
They're donating ticket sales to reproductive rights in protest.
Ghost’s Tobias Forge Explains How ‘Star Wars’ Helped Inspire Nameless Ghouls’ New Look
It's just one part of the story behind their current appearance.
There’s Going to Be a Horror Movie About the Spirit Halloween Store
The ghosts of retail are coming to the big screen.
Deftones’ New Mystery Touring Guitarist Potentially Revealed
The mystery continues...