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
The Shortest + Longest Rock Star Marriages
Some rock star marriages are over and done with in the blink of an eye, while others continue for decades on decades.
Corey Taylor Gets Real in Mental Health Update Video – ‘I Kinda Don’t Recognize Myself’
Hear the latest from the singer himself.
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.
What 10 Rock Stars Had for Their Last Meals
See the gallery.
Gene Simmons Promises That KISS’ Virtual Avatars Will ‘Get Better’
They're putting a lot of money into it.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Picks the 5 Heaviest Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs
The lesser-known Skynyrd that's 'deeper, heavier,' Ulrich explained.
The Most Expensive Guitars of All Time
From Clapton to Cobain, these axes drew hefty price tags.