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 Heaviest Song by 10 Big ’70s Rock Bands
These tracks will get you FIRED UP!
The Best Late Career Albums by 15 Classic Prog Rock + Prog Metal Bands
Still going strong after so many years.
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!
12 Rockers You Maybe Didn’t Know Go By Their Middle Name
They were fooling us this whole time?!
Kirk Hammett Names the Surprising Guitarist Who Influenced Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’
In fact, his 'licks' appear 'throughout' Metallica's debut LP.
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.'
Tommy Lee Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault
The incident reportedly took place during a 2003 helicopter flight that also involved alcohol, marijuana and cocaine.
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.
Why Geddy Lee Had to ‘Tread Carefully’ When Writing About Neil Peart
'I had to be discreet, but honest about my perspective.'