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
Marilyn Manson Settles Second Sexual Assault Lawsuit This Year
See the details.
Independent Venues, Others Criticize Live Nation’s New Program to Halt Merch Cuts
The devil is in the details.
Ranking the Closing Song on Every Metallica Album
See if you agree with our ranking.
Ranking the Opening Song on Every Metallica Album
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Nirvana Biographer Suggests Kurt Cobain Was Jealous of Dave Grohl
The author, Michael Azerrad, wrote the Nirvana biography 'Come As You Are.'
Corey Taylor + Gavin Rossdale Discuss How Money Has Changed Their Lives
And how many friends have screwed them over.
What Happened to NFTs? They’re Now Essentially Worthless, Study Finds
Who could have seen this coming?
Corey Taylor Says He’s Seen One Horror Movie More Than Any Other
Guess which one it is.
YouTuber Claims to Have Made the World’s Longest Guitar
See the elongated axe in action.
10 Bands Whose Bassist Is the Only Original Member Left
They anchor the low end…and the band.
15 Most Disastrous Music Festivals in History
Whether hardship or tragedy, these festivals all turned out bad.
Michigan Venue Bans Puddle of Mudd From Ever Playing There Again
See the venue's post about the situation.
12 More Women Accuse Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane of Sexual Assault
The band broke up after an initial allegation came to light in July.
Rockers + Others Pay Tribute to Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth
See what they said.