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

Ozzy Blasts Geezer Butler for Not Giving Him ‘One F–king Phone Call,’ Butler Fires Back
'We all grew up together, and he can’t pick up the f--king phone like a man and see how I’m doing.'

Mike Portnoy Discusses Possible ‘Scenes from a Memory’ Sequel + Playing Mangini-Era Material Live
'Metropolis Pt. 3'? Sign us up!

Travis Barker Becomes First Musician to Perform During Peloton Class as Part of Blink-182 Artist Series
'Knowing that millions of people across the globe will watch me . . . is super exciting.'

Are Anthrax Teasing a Collaboration With Dave Grohl? Some Fans Think So
Can you say #FooThrax?

Jared Leto Serves Up Odd F1 Race Intro + Viewers Have Some Thoughts
Definitely more than 30 seconds of bizarre.

Noel Gallagher – America ‘Couldn’t Handle’ That Oasis ‘Didn’t Give a F–k About Anything’
'I think that’s the reason we’ve never really had a number one album in America.'


Mick Mars Says He’s ‘Almost a Solid Bone Now’ Due to Arthritis + Gives Update on Future Music Plans
See his hopeful yet realistic explanations.

Creed’s Scott Stapp Names the Artist He Considers His ‘Rock God’
Good choice? Bad choice?

Robert Trujillo Reveals Metallica’s ‘Weird’ Pre-Show Workout Routine
'It sounds pretty . . . strange, but it actually works really well for the type of performance we do.'

Travis Barker + Kourtney Kardashian Welcome First Child Together
Congrats to the happy couple!!

Why Dave Grohl Says These Weezer + Bush Albums Were Influenced by Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’
Can you hear the similarities?