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
H.E.R.’s Super Bowl ‘America the Beautiful’ Performance Includes a Ripping Guitar Solo
This patriotic anthem never sounded sweeter.
Dave Grohl’s Daughter Violet Sings on the New Foo Fighters Album
Little Violet Grohl gets her shot at the mic.
Watch: Artist’s Neil Peart Sculpture Celebrates the Life of the Late Rush Drummer
Sculptor Morgan MacDonald pays tribute to the rocker.
There’s Actually a ‘Now That’s What I Call Dad Rock’ Compilation
For the most rockin' of fathers.
Watch Jon Bon Jovi Cover the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ for Biden Inauguration
The performance was part of the 'Celebrating America' broadcast.
Watch Foo Fighters Perform ‘Times Like These’ During Biden Inauguration Special
Dave Grohl dedicated the song to schoolteachers.
Metallica + Huey Lewis Mashup ‘Hip to Be the Sandman’ Is a Real Toe-Tapper
The metal titans meet the '80s favorite.
Watch: Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Earns Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The rocker learns yet another martial art.
Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist Who Contributed To Band’s Cult Fame, Dead at 69
The rocker was diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
College Students in Turkey Blast Metallica to Protest Appointment of New Chancellor
The played songs such as 'Master of Puppets' and 'Sad But True.'
Van Halen Not Responsible for Michael Anthony’s Album Art Removal, Wolfgang Says
The unceremonious swap occurred in 2007.
Alice Cooper Wrote a Special Song to Sing for ’70s Musician’s Son With Cancer
See the video of Cooper's original 'get well' tune.