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
All-Star Jeff Beck Tribute Concert Announced – Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp + More Confirmed
A very worthy ensemble will honor the beloved English guitarist.
Why Rob Halford Thinks Ozzy’s Retirement From Touring Is the ‘Right Call’
'[H]e has done so much for all of us in rock and metal.'
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Hospitalized for Altitude Sickness + Still Performs in Colombia
'I wouldn’t want to wish [this] on my worst enemy.'
Did Queen Invent Thrash Metal?! Brian May Says This Beloved Song Just Might’ve
'It was one of the first songs we ever played together . . . [and] we just went for it!'
Why Metallica Still Owe Sammy Hagar $200 Over Three Decades Later
NEVER bet against the Red Rocker!
Neil Young Pays Tribute to ‘The Soul of CSNY,’ David Crosby
'David’s voice and energy were at the heart of our band,' Young wrote.
Why There’s Still a Good Chance Ozzy Osbourne Could Be Knighted
The 'Prince of Darkness' clearly deserves it, right?!
11 Best MTV Shows That Were Actually About Music
That’s what it was created for, after all.
Dave Grohl Just Got His Own Comic Book, and It’s Awesome
There goes my hand-drawn hero!
Metallica’s James Hetfield Warns Fans Against Falling for Fake Accounts
Heed Papa Het's advice!