Philip Trapp is a writer and music journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering rock and metal 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 once made Kenny G wait on hold.
Philip Trapp
Courtney Love Says Kurt Cobain’s Aspirations for Fame Were Equal to Madonna’s
In his lifetime, Cobain was seen as the reluctant rock star.
Aerosmith Announce ‘Peace Out’ Farewell Tour With Support From The Black Crowes
Aerosmith have just revealed an extensive North American farewell tour that will take the classic hard rock act through the rest of the year and into 2024. The teased it last week. The Black Crowes will support. General on-sale begins May 5. Longtime Aerosmith...
‘AI Oasis’ Turns the English Rock Icons Into a Trippy Britpop Pastiche
Listen to AISIS, the artificially intelligent Oasis.
Dave Mustaine Says There’s a Reason Megadeth + Metallica Don’t Play Together Anymore
The bands last graced the stage together in 2011.
Marc Maron Explains Why He Doesn’t Like Tool
Maron spelled it out on his 'WTF' podcast.
Taylor Hawkins’ Son Shane Wins Performance of the Year Drum Award
Congrats to the young rocker.
Metal Fans React to Ozzy Osbourne’s Retirement From Touring
No more tours, for real?
Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks Announces 2023 Solo U.S. Tour Dates
See all the dates here.
OK Go Is Being Sued By Cereal Maker Post Over Their Band Name
See the details.
Now You Can Share Spotify Wrapped Results on Snapchat – Here’s How
The 2022 Wrapped festivities continue.
Can You Guess Who Is Headlining the Inaugural ‘World Is a Vampire’ Festival?
Go on, take a guess…