Philip Trapp is a staff writer at Loudwire. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times and others.
Philip Trapp
Study Shows You Actually Can Judge Someone by Their Taste in Music
Heavy metal is linked to logic-based thinking.
California Music Venues Plan to Fully Reopen By the Start of Summer
The state follows others in reopening, with caveats.
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian – The Whole World Felt Relief When Trump Lost
The rocker's relieved too, but he questions presidential power.
Kirk Hammett’s Guitar From Metallica’s ‘One’ Video Sells for Over $100,000
The instrument went up for auction last week.
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Enters Plea Deal Negotiations After Capitol Riot Arrest
He's the first Capitol Riot defendant to do so.
TikTok Rockers Convince Lil Nas X To Do Metal Version of the Rapper’s ‘Montero’
It's the same song that spawned the 'Satan Shoes.'
Afterlife ‘Burn It Down’ in the Metalcore Band’s Fiery New Song + Music Video
The heavy Florida act is back with a banger.
Maynard James Keenan Reflects on Spring, Feeds His Ducks in ‘An Easter Story’
The Tool singer directed, shot and narrated it himself.
Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre To Reopen at Limited Capacity This Spring
The beautiful, historic venue's a fan favorite.
Watch a 160-Piece Virtual Orchestra Perform Iron Maiden’s ‘Fear of the Dark’
Immerse yourself in a symphonic metal classic.