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
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Is Ready to Score Movies, There’s Just One Thing…
He is a horror buff, after all.
Metallica’s Scholarship Initiative, a ‘Lifesaver’ for Students, Expands for 2022
Thanks to their All Within My Hands organization.
‘Stranger Things’ Wrote Eddie Munson Scene With Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ in Mind
The show never even considered another band.
Kirk Hammett Praises Tye Trujillo’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Playing on ‘Stranger Things’
The son of Metallica's Robert Trujillo contributed to the version used on the show.
The 10 Highest-Charting Metallica Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
Metal's biggest success has impacted the mainstream several times.
‘Member of the Metallica Family’ Tests Positive for COVID, Festival Set Canceled
And the performance won't be made up anytime soon.
Kirk Hammett’s Reason for Not Listening to ‘Lulu’ Anymore Is Actually Quite Touching
The 2011 album is a collab between Metallica and Lou Reed.
Metallica Close Show With ‘Master of Puppets’ for First Time Since 1997
Taste it, you will see.
Dio Back Patch on ‘Stranger Things’ Jacket Donated by the Late Singer’s Estate
The character clearly loves him some metal.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Flubs ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Intro, Laughs It Off
Even rock stars occasionally miss a note.