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
Sleep Token’s Vessel Loses Voice During Huge Wembley Show, Audience Sings for Him
Thousands of fans helped make Sleep Token's biggest show ever an endearing success.
Tommy Lee Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault
The incident reportedly took place during a 2003 helicopter flight that also involved alcohol, marijuana and cocaine.
Best Progressive Rock + Metal Album of Each Year Since 1983
Digging through over 40 years of characteristically extensive track lengths, intricate arrangements and fantastical lyricism.
Tobias Forge Has ‘A Few Songs’ Ready for Ghost’s Next Album, Compares Creative Process to ‘Being a Chef’
He also explains why he enjoys working with outside writers.
Ronnie Radke Slams Venue + Refuses to Sell Merch Due to ‘Greedy’ + ‘Criminal’ Practices
'[T]hese venues are STEALING from the artist.'
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.
Corey Taylor Has a Very Relatable + Honest Response to Turning 50
Age is just a number, right?
Why Geddy Lee Had to ‘Tread Carefully’ When Writing About Neil Peart
'I had to be discreet, but honest about my perspective.'
Kirk Hammett Says Lars Ulrich Saw Ghosts in ‘Haunted’ Studio Where Metallica Recorded ‘Kill ‘Em All’
'The whole building was supposedly haunted.'
Ozzy Blasts Geezer Butler for Not Giving Him ‘One F–king Phone Call,’ Butler Fires Back
'We all grew up together, and he can’t pick up the f--king phone like a man and see how I’m doing.'