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.
Portion of Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Steven Tyler Dismissed
The rock star was named in the lawsuit in February 2023.
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?
Metal Clothing Retailer Rockabilia Taking Heat For Kanye West + Burzum Shirt
Last month, Kanye West made a questionable move by sporting a Burzum shirt. Now, an online merch retailer has combined the two artists on one garment.
Kelly Osbourne + Sid Wilson Had a ‘Huge Fight’ About Their Baby’s Last Name
After Kelly Osbourne and her boyfriend Sid Wilson of Slipknot had a baby together in 2022, the matter of the child's last name caused some issues.
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.
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.
Sepultura Drummer Quits the Band Without Warning, Replacement Announced
Eloy Casagrande had been with Sepultura since 2011, but the drummer has left the group ahead of their scheduled farewell tour.
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.
Tom Araya’s Wife Has a Message ‘For the Trolls’ About Slayer’s Reunion
Sandra Araya, the wife of Slayer's Tom Araya, says she is partly responsible for getting the iconic metal band back together.
Read the Lyrics to Linkin Park’s New Song ‘Friendly Fire’
Linkin Park have unleashed the Chester Bennington-sung 'Friendly Fire.' Check out the lyrics to the previously unreleased song.