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
Ranking the Opening Song on Every Metallica Album
See our ranking.
Nirvana Biographer Suggests Kurt Cobain Was Jealous of Dave Grohl
The author, Michael Azerrad, wrote the Nirvana biography 'Come As You Are.'
The 10 Most Popular Rock Music Movies
These movies about rock music rose above the rest.
Richie Sambora Says He’s Talked to Jon Bon Jovi About a Reunion
But what was said?
True or False: Which of These 18 Legendary Rock + Metal Stories Actually Happened?
See how many you can guess correctly.
How Did AC/DC Get Their Band Name?
Danger, high voltage.
Danzig Cancel Houston Show on Tour Playing First Album in Full
See the Glenn Danzig-led band's latest update.
Why Kirk Hammett Looks to Dimebag Darrell When Choosing a Wah Pedal
Kirk knows wah-wah.
How Did Foo Fighters Get Their Band Name?
What's a foo?
Meet the Japanese Guitarist Who’s Dedicated His Life to Emulating Jimmy Page
Watch the trailer for 'Mr. Jimmy'
Rock Music Myths + Urban Legends That Don’t Sound True but Are
Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.