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
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.
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."
11 Seriously Underrated ’70s Prog Bands
How many have you heard?
10 Must-Watch Horror Movies That Are Totally Metal
Terror and tunes going hand in hand.
The History of Prog Rock in 20 Albums
A chronological journey through some of the genre's most significant LPs!
The Best Non-‘Epic’ Song by 10 Classic Prog Rock Bands
These tracks don’t need extreme lengths to be exceptional!
The Best ‘Epic’ Song by 10 Classic Prog Rock Bands
These songs might go for 10, 20 or even 40+ minutes!
The Least ‘Prog’ Album by 10 Big Prog Rock + Metal Bands
These records barely retain their creators’ “prog” trademarks.