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 Most Controversial Song From the Year You Were Born
What tune caused the biggest controversy in your birth year?
10 Times Bands Lied to Their Fans
Here are 10 times that bands actually lied to their fans, whether as part of a hoax or something else entirely. Has your favorite band ever lied to you?
Emo Jimmy Butler Returns as a Cowboy in New Fall Out Boy Music Video
Remember when Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler went emo for 2023 NBA Media Day? Now, emo Jimmy is back in a Fall Out Boy video.
Gen Z Reacts to Nu-Metal, Thinks Fred Durst Is the ‘Coolest Dad Ever’
What does Generation Z think of classic nu-metal? Apparently, they know a lot of the lyrics, even if they don't know the bands.
Llorona Fire Vocalist After He Reportedly Admits to Dosing Bandmate With Estrogen to Steal His Fiancee
The hardcore band Llorona said they fired the vocalist after he admitted to trying to 'force a transition' on one of their members in an attempt to steal that bandmate's fiancee.
Linkin Park Release the Unheard ‘Friendly Fire,’ Announce New Singles Compilation
Linkin Park promised it, and now you can hear the full 'One More Light'-era rarity. Also, a new LP singles collection is on the way.
Linkin Park Tease Unreleased Song ‘Friendly Fire’ With Chester Bennington’s Vocals
An unheard song is apparently on the way from the pivotal nu-metal band after they started 'going green' on the internet and social media.
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Would Only Take One Rock Record With Him to a Deserted Island
The Bush bandleader is known for his band's post-grunge rock hits, but his choices are surprisingly light on anything really rock.
Travis Kelce Gets ‘Down With the Sickness’ After Super Bowl, Disturbed Responds
Chiefs champ Travis Kelce did the Disturbed 'ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah' at an afterparty with Taylor Swift.
Slipknot’s Clown Says There Are ‘Misunderstandings About Who Started the Band’
Discussing sacrifices he made for Slipknot early on, Shawn 'Clown' Crahan clears the air about the band's formation.
Incubus to Play ‘Morning View’ in Full on 2024 U.S. Tour
See the dates here.
Sleep Token Announce Even More Tour Dates for 2024
Check it out.
Do Rock + Metal Audiences Get Worse as a Band Grows More Popular? Reddit Wants to Know
Some commenters say they notice a change.
How a Heavy Metal Drummer Just Made Elon Musk Lose $56 Billion
From rocker to shareholder to victor.
Why Did Wes Borland Leave Limp Bizkit Twice?
It had already happened once before his 2001 exit.