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
Margot Robbie Defends Being a Metal Fan During Talk Show TV Appearance
Cate Blanchett mocked Robbie's explanations, and the internet isn't happy about it.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Warns Fans Against Falling for Fake Accounts
Heed Papa Het's advice!
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann Sings in English on Sharon Kovacs’ ‘Child of Sin’
The duet is the title track from Kovacs' newly released third album.
Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Arrested on Gun Charges + Posts Bail
He was detained on Jan. 5 for illegally possessing two loaded firearms.
Steve Perry Drops Song Trademarks Lawsuit Against Former Journey Bandmates Schon and Cain
It's great to see at least one Journey dispute finally resolved.
Why Slipknot Bassist V-Man Knew His Distinguishing Tattoos Would Reveal His Identity
They are REALLY distinctive, right?
Journey’s Neal Schon Accuses Trump’s Spiritual Advisor of Inappropriately Accessing Band’s Bank Account
The accused, Paula White-Cain, is the wife of Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain.
10 Rock + Metal Bands Featuring a Parent + Their Child[ren]
The family that plays together, stays together
Foo Fighters Issue Statement on Future Without Taylor Hawkins
'We're going to be a different band going forward,' the band writes.
How Rock + Metal Musicians Celebrated New Year’s Eve 2022
Welcoming 2023 in both electrifying and humble ways!
Paul McCartney Mourns Death of Groundbreaking Journalist + TV Personality Barbara Walters
The legendary news anchor and interviewer was 93.
Why Queen’s Brian May Says Recent Knighthood ‘Comes With a Little Bit More Clout’
The iconic guitarist received the title via the U.K.’s latest New Year’s Honours List.