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
Julian Lennon Explains What He Hates About The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’
The song was written about him.
Paul McCartney Offers Clarification on Upcoming AI-Assisted Beatles Recording
Hey-hey-hey-hey! Thanks for the clarification.
Brian Johnson Makes Surprise Appearance to Sing AC/DC Classics
It was the AC/DC vocalist's first 2023 performance.
Geezer Butler Says He + Ozzy Osbourne No Longer Talk Because of Their Wives
The Black Sabbath bassist discusses it in his new book.
Sammy Hagar Explains How Tool’s ‘Ænima’ Changed His Life
He included it in his rundown of life-altering records.
Foo Fighters Were to Play ‘SNL’ Before Writers Guild Strike
See the details.
Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Hot for Teacher’ Guitar Goes for $3.9 Million at Auction
Even its minimum bid was millions.
Ted Nugent Announces His Final Tour – ‘Adios, Mofo’
See the dates.
Everything We Know So Far About the Upcoming KISS Biopic on Netflix
'Shout It Out Loud' is coming soon.
Joe Elliott Recorded a Def Leppard Duet With His Younger Self
He said it was like singing with a ghost that's still alive.