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
An AI Created a Really Cool Yet Eerie Music Video for Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’
As if the original clip wasn't unnerving enough.
Rammstein Once Again File Restraining Order Against European Ticket Reseller Viagogo
The band's first injunction against the company came in late 2018.
Watch ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’ Celebration Set Guinness Record for Largest Serving of Nachos
Uh-heh-heh . . . nachos are cool.
Queens of the Stone Age Announce Vinyl Reissues + Tease Return
Could a new album and tour be on the horizon? No one knows . . . yet.
The Mars Volta Debuted New Songs + Played Many Classics at First Show Since 2012
The Texas troupe performed several tracks for the first time!
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!
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds + Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman Are Separating
The couple first split in 2018 but reconciled in 2019.
Watch ‘Van Halen Stage’ Dedication Ceremony in Van Halen’s Hometown
The city of Pasadena paid tribute to its main heavy metal export.
Ex-Megadeth Members ‘Not Concerned’ About Dave Mustaine’s Reaction to ‘MEGA Years’ Tour
The Kings of Thrash will carry on with or without Mustaine's blessing.
Music Is Inherently Political – An Interview With Death Metal Musician + Ph.D Candidate Giovanni Minozzi
The death metal bassist and Ph.D. candidate discusses the multifaceted relationship between music, politics and fan expectations.
10 Bands Who Invented New Instruments
How did you play THAT?!
Paramore Share Enigmatic Song Sample + Launch Schedule, Fans React
The pop-rock trio continue building anticipation for what's next.