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
Megadeth Guitarist Kiko Loureiro Extends His Absence From the Band
See the guitarist's statement.
Chino Moreno Details How Madonna Signed Deftones to Their First Major Record Deal
A bit of nu-metal history.
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Says He’s ‘All Clear’ After Cancer Treatment
The rocker recently revealed he was diagnosed in 2022.
Bands That Got Back Together in 2023
This year, these groups all reunited.
Gavin Rossdale Says He + Dave Grohl Had a ‘Bit of a Skid Back in the Day’
This was back in the '90s.
Black Stone Cherry Members Safe After Being Caught in the Panic of a Mall Shooting
See what the band said about the incident.
Why Did Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne in the 1970s?
Take a trip back through metal history…
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Reunites With His Army Roommate – Photos
A heartwarming reunion for Veterans Day.
Were These Rock + Metal Acts Snubbed by the 2024 Grammy Nominations?
Did you notice any rock or metal omissions?
Bands That Broke Up in 2023
This year, these groups all called it a day.
Metalhead Danica Roem Becomes First Openly Trans Person Elected to Virginia State Senate
The lawmaker and metal singer first made history in the legislature in 2017.