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
Watch This Inventive R&B Cover of System of a Down’s ‘Chop Suey’
As performed by TikTok user klassixjones.
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.
Why Slipknot’s Clown Says the Band’s Biopic is ‘Definitely Going to Happen’ Outside of Hollywood
He has “some very insane ideas for how to make it work.”
The 10 Best Album Sequels in Rock + Metal
Worthy successors that continue a saga.
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 Nikki Sixx Says John 5 ‘Checks All the Boxes’ for Motley Crue
The guitarist was recently named Mick Mars' touring replacement.
10 New Masked Bands You Need to Know
Move over, Slipknot, GWAR and Ghost!
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.
Tom DeLonge Calls Upcoming Blink-182 LP Their ‘Most Progressive’ and ‘Elevated,’ Fans React
Is the trio charting new stylistic territory?
Watch Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Reveal What the Band’s Original Name Was
He also explains the origins of his stage name.