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
Top 10 Metallica Needle Drops in Pop Culture
Surprise appearances from the kings of thrash!
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Reveals His Top Five Authors
He's fond of children's books, sci-fi satires and sociocultural essayists.
Billie Joe Armstrong Joins London Band’s Live Green Day Cover, Crowd Freaks Out
It sounds like 'Dookie.'
Roger Waters Vows to Play Frankfurt Despite Being Banned for ‘Anti-Semitism’
The Pink Floyd legend was initially banned back in February 2023.
Metallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Residency
They'll be there almost all week!
10 Rockers Who Legally Adopted Their Stage Names
You may recognize Vincent Furnier, Frank Ferrana and others by more popular names.
All-Star Jeff Beck Tribute Concert Announced – Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp + More Confirmed
A very worthy ensemble will honor the beloved English guitarist.
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Hospitalized for Altitude Sickness + Still Performs in Colombia
'I wouldn’t want to wish [this] on my worst enemy.'
Why Metallica Still Owe Sammy Hagar $200 Over Three Decades Later
NEVER bet against the Red Rocker!
Why Geddy Lee Switched From Guitar to Bass + How He Joined Rush
'I didn’t know at the time that I’d spend the rest of my life with this crazy Serbian guy.'