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
Billy Corgan Clarifies Remarks Regarding Supposed Rivalry With Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain
'I've been very transparent about what it was and what it wasn't.'
Former Hole + Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Melissa Auf der Maur Reveals Why She Broke Up with Dave Grohl
'[O]ur roles in Hole and Nirvana [are] what subconsciously pushed us together.'
Why Foo Fighters Fans Are Already Upset With New Drummer Josh Freese
There's just no pleasing some people.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Reveals His Top Five Authors
He's fond of children's books, sci-fi satires and sociocultural essayists.
All-Star Jeff Beck Tribute Concert Announced – Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp + More Confirmed
A very worthy ensemble will honor the beloved English guitarist.
11 Best MTV Shows That Were Actually About Music
That’s what it was created for, after all.
Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Gun Possession Case Reaches Resolution
He was detained on Jan. 5 for illegally possessing two loaded firearms.
Foo Fighters Issue Statement on Future Without Taylor Hawkins
'We're going to be a different band going forward,' the band writes.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Welcomes First Baby with Wife Melody Ehsani
Congrats to the happy couple!
Stone Gossard Calls Chris Cornell the ‘G.O.A.T.’ + Shares Update on Next Pearl Jam Album
'I'm just more and more impressed by him,' Gossard said of the late signer.