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
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.