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
The 10 Creepiest Music Videos of All Time
Okay, so that was unsettling.
WATCH: Tom Morello Accidentally Tackled Off Stage by Security in Toronto
The guitarist was knocked over as security tried to subdue a fan who'd run across the stage.
10 Rockers Who Legally Adopted Their Stage Names
You may recognize Vincent Furnier, Frank Ferrana and others by more popular names.
11 Artists Who Turned Down Joining Huge Rock + Metal Bands
Thanks, but no thanks.
Where 20 Rock + Metal Band Names Come From
Solving the mysteries behind the monikers.
11 Bands That Never Reunited With Their Classic Singers
Pour one out for these former vocalists.
10 of the Most Hated Rock + Metal Albums (and Why)
You can’t please ‘em all.
10 Bands Who Had Final Tours That Weren’t Final
Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends.
15 Songs From the 1970s You’ll Recognize From the First Few Notes
Timeless classics.