Jordan Blum is a former editor at PopMatters and a contributor to Kerrang!, Consequence of Sound, PROG, WhatCulture, Metal Injection, Recording Academy/Grammys 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 Metallica Still Owe Sammy Hagar $200 Over Three Decades Later
NEVER bet against the Red Rocker!
Why There’s Still a Good Chance Ozzy Osbourne Could Be Knighted
The 'Prince of Darkness' clearly deserves it, right?!
Ted Nugent Praises ‘Incredible Genius’ Jeff Beck, Recreates Favorite Riffs
"There is not a meaningful guitarist in the world that didn't discover the brilliance, . . . of what Jeff Beck literally created."
Dave Grohl Just Got His Own Comic Book, and It’s Awesome
There goes my hand-drawn hero!
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.
Sebastian Bach Reveals What He Misses Most About the Late ’80s Music Industry
Can you guess what it is?
Stone Gossard Calls Chris Cornell the ‘G.O.A.T.’ + Shares Update on Next Pearl Jam Album
'I'm just more and more impressed by him,' Gossard said of the late signer.
Aerosmith Cancel Rest of Las Vegas Residency Due to Steven Tyler’s Health
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Watch Ozzy Sing ‘War Pigs’ in the Opening Clip for WWE’s ‘Survivor Series: WarGames’
Now THAT is how you kick off a wrestling event.
Rockers Comment on the State of Twitter Under Elon Musk’s Direction
Some are even vowing to leave the social media platform.
10 Most Legendary/Iconic Bootleg Rock + Metal Albums
You weren’t always meant to hear these.
Fans React to K.K. Downing Reuniting Onstage with Judas Priest at 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
The ex-guitarist performed three songs with them!
Why Brian Johnson ‘Couldn’t Watch’ Axl Rose Play With AC/DC – ‘I Bear No Grudges’
The vocalist also felt 'despair' after his forced 2016 departure.
Members of Tool, Motley Crue, Soundgarden & More Added to Second Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show
The full line-up has seemingly been revealed, and it's awesome!
Watch ‘Van Halen Stage’ Dedication Ceremony in Van Halen’s Hometown
The city of Pasadena paid tribute to its main heavy metal export.
Artists + Fans React to Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium
There goes our hero.