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
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij Dead at 49
The Ukrainian-American pianist and Trans-Siberian Orchestra regular just played with the band on their latest winter tour.
The Least Played Song Live Off Every Pantera Album
See the least played song live off every Pantera album, including their four '80s records.
Linkin Park Tease Unreleased Song ‘Friendly Fire’ With Chester Bennington’s Vocals
An unheard song is apparently on the way from the pivotal nu-metal band after they started 'going green' on the internet and social media.
KISS’ Gene Simmons Remembers the Only Time He Ever Got High
KISS icon Gene Simmons tells the story of the only time he ever got high, provoked by his son Nick on a podcast.
Married Couples Who Are in Bands Together
There are quite a few active bands who have a currently married couple as part of their members.
Travis Kelce Gets ‘Down With the Sickness’ After Super Bowl, Disturbed Responds
Chiefs champ Travis Kelce did the Disturbed 'ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah' at an afterparty with Taylor Swift.
Slipknot’s Clown Says There Are ‘Misunderstandings About Who Started the Band’
Discussing sacrifices he made for Slipknot early on, Shawn 'Clown' Crahan clears the air about the band's formation.
Dirty Machine Gets Taylor Swift Look-Alike, Sevendust Drummer on Their Super Bowl Song
Is this nu-metal's NFL moment?
Sleep Token’s Stage Banter Reveals Vessel’s ‘Need to Be Able to Show My True Self’
Yet we still don't know the rocker's real identity.