Jordan Blum is a former Features Editor at PopMatters and a contributor to Kerrang!, Consequence, PROG, WhatCulture, Metal Injection, Record Collector, and more. He's written books about Jethro Tull, Opeth, and Dream Theater. In his spare time, he likes to yell at strangers about how much Genesis sucked in the '80s.
Jordan Blum
What’s the Difference Between Technical + Progressive Styles of Metal?
Just because they’re similar doesn’t mean they’re the same!
10 Times Artists Totally ROCKED the Grammys on Mainstream TV
These acts truly shook things up when they took the stage!
10 Rockers Who Legally Adopted Their Stage Names
You may recognize Vincent Furnier, Frank Ferrana and others by more popular names.
The History of Prog Metal in 21 Albums
New to the complex chaos of progressive metal? Then this overview is for you!
12 Rockers You Maybe Didn’t Know Go By Their Middle Name
They were fooling us this whole time?!
10 Bands Who Nailed Seemingly Impossible to Cover Rock + Metal Songs
Top that? Challenge accepted.
Kirk Hammett Names the Surprising Guitarist Who Influenced Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’
In fact, his 'licks' appear 'throughout' Metallica's debut LP.
Arch Enemy Split With Guitarist Jeff Loomis, Statements Issued + Replacement Named
'The only constant is change, and this is one of those moments where things had to change,' the band explains.
Joey Jordison’s Estate Is Suing Slipknot for Allegedly Profiting Off His Death
The band is also being accused of unjustly keeping some of Jordison's equipment and other belongings.
Slipknot, Korn + More Included in U.S. Senator’s ‘Festivus’ Report on Wasteful Government Spending
It's time for Senator Rand Paul's annual airing of grievances.