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
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.
Kid Rock Mourns the Death of His Father, William ‘Bill’ Ritchie Sr.
The musician says, 'He was an incredible father, grandfather, great grandfather, and so much more, none shy of being quite the character!'
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Would Only Take One Rock Record With Him to a Deserted Island
The Bush bandleader is known for his band's post-grunge rock hits, but his choices are surprisingly light on anything really rock.
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.
Rockers Who’ve Defended Metallica’s Lars Ulrich
The Metallica drummer often gets a bad rap.