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
The Relatable Reason Lzzy Hale Dumped Someone After a Tool Show
Apparently, it was a "total deal-breaker."
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Has Lost His Home to California Wildfires
The news comes via social media from Smith's wife, Nathalie Dufresne-Smith.
Ice Nine Kills Launch New Shirt to Support California Wildfires Relief Fund
All proceeds from the ‘Heed the Call for California’ benefit shirt will go to The California Fire Foundation Wildlife & Disaster Relief Fund.
Best Progressive Rock + Metal Album of Each Year Since 1983
Diving into over 40 years of characteristically intricate arrangements, extensive track lengths and fantastical lyricism.
The One Big Reason The Offspring Refused to Tour With Metallica in the ‘90s
It's probably NOT what you think.
Why Joe Satriani Thinks Kurt Cobain Was a ‘Great’ Guitarist
"[H]e's playing with one of the greatest drummers of all time . . . that wouldn’t have worked if he was not a good guitarist."
The Best ‘Epic’ Song by 11 Big Prog Metal Bands
These prog metal masterpieces will take you on quite the journey!
Are Nevermore Reuniting? Members Tease ‘A New Chapter’ in 2025
The beloved metal group has been inactive since 2011, but it looks like that's about to change.
Why Shadows Fall’s Jason Bittner Initially Hated Slayer + Metallica
"I was like, 'God, what the hell is this?'"
Amen Frontman Casey Chaos Dead at 59, Rockers + Fans Pay Tribute
The metal/hardcore punk vocalist also worked with members of QOTSA and Emperor.