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
Eddie Van Halen Plays ‘Amsterdam’ Riff Years Before Release in Rare Video
See a rare scene of the rocker at his 5150 Studios.
Black Sabbath Originally Planned to Include Saxophone + Slide Guitar Players
It could've been a whole different ballgame.
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Officially One of the Most Popular Karaoke Songs
Everyone wants to do the 'fandango' at karaoke.
Watch a 160-Piece Virtual Orchestra Perform Iron Maiden’s ‘Fear of the Dark’
Immerse yourself in a symphonic metal classic.
Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre To Reopen at Limited Capacity This Spring
The beautiful, historic venue's a fan favorite.
Listen: What Appears to Be Dio-Era Black Sabbath Song Has Never Been Released
From the rehearsals for 1980's 'Heaven and Hell.'
There’s Actually a ‘Now That’s What I Call Dad Rock’ Compilation
For the most rockin' of fathers.
87 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 20 in 2021
Has it really been two decades since 2001?
Van Halen Not Responsible for Michael Anthony’s Album Art Removal, Wolfgang Says
The unceremonious swap occurred in 2007.
Watch Actor Kevin Bacon Cover Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for a Group of Goats
The Hollywood star frequently busts out 'Goat Songs.'