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
Angel Vivaldi Blasts Kirk Hammett for Being ‘a Reason Why Guitar Solos Are Dying’
Hammett previously claimed that 'non-musicians . . . are not going to remember guitar solos.'
Trent Reznor’s 1989 TV Christmas Special Interview Is SO Awkward
'120 Minutes'? More like 120 seconds of strangeness.
Why Do Guns N’ Roses Play Three-and-a-Half-Hour Concerts? Duff McKagan Weighs in
'Don't get me wrong – my body would love it if we only played two and a half hours.'
Sleep Token’s Vessel Loses Voice During Huge Wembley Show, Audience Sings for Him
Thousands of fans helped make Sleep Token's biggest show ever an endearing success.
Tommy Lee Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault
The incident reportedly took place during a 2003 helicopter flight that also involved alcohol, marijuana and cocaine.
Best Progressive Rock + Metal Album of Each Year Since 1983
Digging through over 40 years of characteristically extensive track lengths, intricate arrangements and fantastical lyricism.
11 Artists Who Turned Down Joining Huge Rock + Metal Bands
Thanks, but no thanks.
Tobias Forge Has ‘A Few Songs’ Ready for Ghost’s Next Album, Compares Creative Process to ‘Being a Chef’
He also explains why he enjoys working with outside writers.
Ronnie Radke Slams Venue + Refuses to Sell Merch Due to ‘Greedy’ + ‘Criminal’ Practices
'[T]hese venues are STEALING from the artist.'
Dave Grohl Feeds Hundreds of Australia’s Homeless During Day Off From Tour
It was 'an epic American style BBQ with all the trimmings,' according to The Big Umbrella Foundation.