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
9 Rock + Metal Bands Whose Final Album Is Their Best
They truly saved their best for last.
16 of the Most Political Rock + Metal Bands
Outspoken artists championing causes!
11 Rock + Metal Bands Whose Fifth Album Is Their Best
Sorry, but Opeth isn't among them.
10 Must-Watch Horror Movies That Are Totally Metal
Terror and tunes going hand in hand.
The Five Heaviest Prog Rock Bands of All Time
King Crimson is the obvious choice, but what about the other four?!
The Five Greatest Covers of Linkin Park Songs
These covers tried so hard AND got so far.
The History of Prog Rock in 20 Albums
A chronological journey through some of the genre's most significant LPs!
10 Scariest Rock + Metal Mascots
There are so, SO many skeletons.
The ‘Big 4′ Bands of 17 Metal Subgenres
You know about the 'Big 4' of thrash, but what about the other subgenres?
We Talked to Myles Kennedy About the New Horror Movie ‘Speak No Evil’
The legendary musician dives into the connections between the 2022 Danish original, the 2024 American remake and the closing track of his upcoming new LP, 'The Art of Letting Go.'