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 Ordered to Pay Evan Rachel Wood’s Legal Fees in Defamation Case
The embattled rock star now owes his accuser six figures.
(hed)p.e.’s Road Manager Takes Down Intruder After Tour Bus Invasion
See a clip and hear the full story.
Final Tours That Weren’t Final + Farewell Tours That Were Actually Farewell Tours
Sometimes final tours actually mean farewell. Sometimes they don't.
Bad Omens Release Ominous New Song With Poppy + Now We Know What ‘V.A.N.’ Means
Watch the music video.
Corey Taylor Gets Real in Mental Health Update – ‘I Kinda Don’t Recognize Myself’
Hear the latest from the singer himself.
Aaron Lewis’ Own Record Label Doesn’t Agree With Him
How does that work?
Even Metallica Are Making Fun of the ‘St. Anger’ Drum Sound Now
Jokey self-awareness looks good on Metallica.
Sublime Confirm Reunion With Bradley Nowell’s Son Jakob, Plan Shows
They tested the waters at a 2023 benefit.
Mudvayne’s Chad Gray Says New Bands ‘Sound the Same,’ Don’t Have as Deep of Influences
See the singer's comments.
Scott Stapp Looks Forward to Possibly Writing New Creed Songs on the Road
Are new Creed tunes closer than we think?
Hints Point to a Billie Eilish Collaboration With Bring Me the Horizon
'NeX GEn' is close at hand.
Paramore Return to Instagram With Teaser for Talking Heads Tribute Album
It's the first post since wiping their account clean.
Confirmed – The Jay Weinberg Slipknot Funko Pop! Figure Is Coming Soon
Images of the figure had already leaked.
Bring Me the Horizon Pause Their First 2024 Show Twice to Tend to Fans
See the setlist, video and more.