Philip Trapp is a staff writer at Loudwire. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times and more.
Philip Trapp
Ozzy Osbourne Recalls What Touring With Metallica Was Really Like
Metallica first opened for the rocker in 1986.
‘Rye the Lightning’ With Metallica’s Latest Blackened Whiskey
The 'Ride the Lightning'-inspired liquor is limited.
Interview: Kirk Hammett Explains Why His Solo EP Couldn’t Have Happened Until Now
The 'Portals' have been opened.
10 Metal Bands From the ’80s That Thrived in the ’90s Despite Grunge
Who said Seattle killed metal?
David Lee Roth Weighs in on Rumored Van Halen Tribute Tour With Joe Satriani + Jason Newsted
In typical Roth fashion.
17 Non-Singer Lineup Changes That Impacted Rock + Metal
These were big moments in music.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Draws Distinction Between Early + Late Metallica
The Killswitch Engage singer prefers one to the other.
Photo of Kirk Hammett Standing on Giant Wah Pedal Proves He Gets It
Is that not the biggest pedal you've ever seen?
Kirk Hammett Remarkably Finds Twin of His Rare Fleetwood Mac Guitar
His original is one of the most expensive guitars ever sold.