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
10 Non-Singers Who Only Played on a Big Rock or Metal Band’s First Album
How many of these departures did YOU know about?
10 Rock + Metal Concept Albums That Bit Off More Than They Could Chew
Good on you for trying, though!
The 10 Best Prog Metal Guitar + Keyboard Duos
These iconic guitar and keyboard duos are a match made in prog metal heaven.
10 Hidden, Funny or Weird Messages at the End of Rock + Metal Songs
How many of these confounding closings have YOU heard before?
The Best Late Career Albums by 15 Classic Prog Rock + Prog Metal Bands
Still going strong after so many years.
What’s the Difference Between Technical + Progressive Styles of Metal?
Just because they’re similar doesn’t mean they’re the same!
10 Times Artists Totally ROCKED the Grammys on Mainstream TV
These acts truly shook things up when they took the stage!
The History of Prog Metal in 21 Albums
New to the complex chaos of progressive metal? Then this overview is for you!
Kirk Hammett Names the Surprising Guitarist Who Influenced Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’
In fact, his 'licks' appear 'throughout' Metallica's debut LP.
Arch Enemy Split With Guitarist Jeff Loomis, Statements Issued + Replacement Named
'The only constant is change, and this is one of those moments where things had to change,' the band explains.