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
Here’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious Responses
'[I]f you have a catalog that's just perfect, people get bored of it.'
Brendon Small Reveals Which Metallica Release Directly Inspired ‘Metalocalypse’
'It's brutally honest, and I think that takes guts — just crazy guts.'
Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour Kickoff
Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their '72 Seasons' world tour, and debuted the song 'Shadows Follow' live.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Alludes to His Favorite AC/DC Album – ‘[It] Was Just Monumental’
'They were building on what they’d done before, moving forward.'
Wolfgang Van Halen Names the ‘Relax[ing]’ Extreme Metal Band He ‘Could Fall Asleep Listening To’
Apparently, djent makes him drowsy.
Is There Still Beef Between Dave Mustaine and Metallica? Mustaine’s Answer May Surprise You
'Those guys went through a lot of stuff themselves, and I did too.'
Mick Mars Says He Barely Played on Last Three Motley Crue LPs – ‘They’re Trying to Take My Legacy Away’
See the guitarist's latest remarks regarding his former bandmates.
Dave Grohl Joins Guns N’ Roses’ Polarizing Glastonbury Set + Fans Have Mixed Reactions
One of a few reasons why he was the hero of the festival.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Reveals His Top Five Authors
He's fond of children's books, sci-fi satires and sociocultural essayists.
Billie Joe Armstrong Joins London Band’s Live Green Day Cover, Crowd Freaks Out
It sounds like 'Dookie.'