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
Why Motley Crue Producer Tom Werman Says Nikki Sixx’s Autobiography Is Inaccurate
'Nothing he said I agreed with.'
How Rock + Metal Musicians Celebrated New Year’s Eve 2022
Welcoming 2023 in both electrifying and humble ways!
Foo Fighters Issue Statement on Future Without Taylor Hawkins
'We're going to be a different band going forward,' the band writes.
Paul McCartney Mourns Death of Groundbreaking Journalist + TV Personality Barbara Walters
The legendary news anchor and interviewer was 93.
Watch Metallica’s Live Debut of ‘Lux Æterna’ at ‘All Within My Hands’ Benefit Concert
It was one of several awesome moments from their two-set performance.
Dave Grohl Covers ‘At Seventeen’ With 16-Year-Old Daughter Violet for Hanukkah Sessions
The original was made famous by singer/songwriter Janis Ian in 1975.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Welcomes First Baby with Wife Melody Ehsani
Congrats to the happy couple!
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Shares Gleeful Photo + Story of Meeting Rob Halford, Fans React
'I will never forget that moment. Thank you to a lifelong hero of mine!!' Heafy declared.