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
Iron Maiden’s ‘Brave New World’ Got Quite a Reaction From Former Singer Blaze Bayley
The former Maiden singer was replaced by a returning Bruce Dickinson in 1999.
15 Most Disastrous Music Festivals in History
Whether hardship or tragedy, these festivals all turned out bad.
Corey Taylor Discusses His Eventual Retirement From Full-Time Touring
Playing in Slipknot is no walk in the park.
Corey Taylor Says Stone Sour Never Had the ‘Same Impact’ as Slipknot
He pulled double duty in both bands for years.
Watch Fill-In Guitarist Teemu Mantysaari Play His First Show With Megadeth
See some footage from the concert.
True or False: Which of These 18 Legendary Rock + Metal Stories Actually Happened?
See how many you can guess correctly.
Attila Frontman Chris Fronzak Says He Is Running for President
Even though he's admittedly 'not a politician.'
How Did Five Finger Death Punch Get Their Band Name?
It was a name meant to make an impact.