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
Slipknot Members Play ‘Wikipedia – Fact or Fiction?’
Corey Taylor, Clown and the late Joey Jordison separate the truth from the lies.
How a Heavy Metal Drummer Just Made Elon Musk Lose $56 Billion
From rocker to shareholder to victor.
Do Rock + Metal Audiences Get Worse as a Band Grows More Popular? Reddit Wants to Know
Some commenters say they notice a change.
Kat Von D Speaks Out on Photographer Who Sued Her – ‘He Saw This as an Opportunity to Gain Publicity’
See her new video message.
Why Did Wes Borland Leave Limp Bizkit Twice?
It had already happened once before his 2001 exit.
Marilyn Manson Ordered to Pay Evan Rachel Wood’s Legal Fees in Defamation Case
The embattled rock star now owes his accuser six figures.
Varg Vikernes Comments on Kanye West Wearing a Burzum Shirt
Read the full story.
Corey Taylor Gets Real in Mental Health Update – ‘I Kinda Don’t Recognize Myself’
Hear the latest from the singer himself.
Bad Omens Release Ominous New Song With Poppy + Now We Know What ‘V.A.N.’ Means
Watch the music video.
Final Tours That Weren’t Final + Farewell Tours That Were Actually Farewell Tours
Sometimes final tours actually mean farewell. Sometimes they don't.