Jordan Blum

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.

‘Those Solos Wrote Themselves!’ – Kirk Hammett Names the Metallica Album With His Best Guitarwork

According to him, it's the one Metallica record on which his playing was "f--king spot on."

James Hetfield Visits Kentucky Derby Horse Named After Huge Metallica Hit + It’s So Adorable

Could the young colt be a fan of 'The Black Album'?

The Who Rehire Drummer Zak Starkey, Townshend ‘Take[s] Responsibility for Some of the Confusion’

The decision reversal comes days after Starkey was reportedly fired for "overplaying."

Setlist + Video – Green Day Dominate at Coachella, Billie Joe Armstrong Joins Go-Go’s Set

The band knew exactly what the audience wanted to hear!

Rockers Share Tributes to Legendary New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen

The legendary singer passed away on Feb. 28, at the age of 75.

Post Malone Joined Nirvana at ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Concert + Fans React

Adam Sandler introduced them during the 'SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert' special that happened on Feb. 14.

The Best Song Off Every Dream Theater Album

Making some very difficult decisions, we name the best song off each one of Dream Theater's studio albums.

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.