Philip Trapp is a staff writer at Loudwire. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times and more.
Philip Trapp
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.
Metallica Pay Tribute to Late Megaforce Records Founder Jon Zazula
Zazula died at the age of 69.
Signed Metallica Guitar Goes for $25K Over Estimate at Auction
It had James Hetfield's Hancock.
Metallica Give Street Performer New Drums After His Were Stolen
Musician Sheriff Drumman is feeling the love.
Rockers Pay Tribute to Budgie’s Burke Shelley After Musician’s Death
The bassist and vocalist died at the age of 71.
Exodus Referred to as ‘Sh*tty Metallica’ on ‘Cobra Kai’ Episode
The 'Karate Kid'-adjacent series name-drops some metal.
Metallica to Launch ‘The Metallica Podcast’ With 8 ‘Black Album’ Episodes
Exit light, enter Metallica's very own podcast.