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 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.
Roger Waters Explains Opening Warning Statement at Start of Current Concerts
'Apart from anything else, it sets a few things straight,' says the singer.
Guns N’ Roses’ Slash – ‘I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Owned the ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Record’
The famed guitarist feels little need to have the group's landmark 1987 debut LP.
11 Most Metal Moments on ‘South Park’
Meet some metal friends of mine.
10 of the Most Sex-Positive Rock Songs
These tracks all celebrate sex in a constructive way.
15 Songs From the 1970s You’ll Recognize From the First Few Notes
Timeless classics.