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.
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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.
Joey Jordison’s Estate Is Suing Slipknot for Allegedly Profiting Off His Death
The band is also being accused of unjustly keeping some of Jordison's equipment and other belongings.
Slipknot, Korn + More Included in U.S. Senator’s ‘Festivus’ Report on Wasteful Government Spending
It's time for Senator Rand Paul's annual airing of grievances.
Angel Vivaldi Blasts Kirk Hammett for Being ‘a Reason Why Guitar Solos Are Dying’
Hammett previously claimed that 'non-musicians . . . are not going to remember guitar solos.'
Why Do Guns N’ Roses Play Three-and-a-Half-Hour Concerts? Duff McKagan Weighs in
'Don't get me wrong – my body would love it if we only played two and a half hours.'
Sleep Token’s Vessel Loses Voice During Huge Wembley Show, Audience Sings for Him
Thousands of fans helped make Sleep Token's biggest show ever an endearing success.
Best Progressive Rock + Metal Album of Each Year Since 1983
Digging through over 40 years of characteristically extensive track lengths, intricate arrangements and fantastical lyricism.
Tobias Forge Has ‘A Few Songs’ Ready for Ghost’s Next Album, Compares Creative Process to ‘Being a Chef’
He also explains why he enjoys working with outside writers.
Ronnie Radke Slams Venue + Refuses to Sell Merch Due to ‘Greedy’ + ‘Criminal’ Practices
'[T]hese venues are STEALING from the artist.'
Dave Grohl Feeds Hundreds of Australia’s Homeless During Day Off From Tour
It was 'an epic American style BBQ with all the trimmings,' according to The Big Umbrella Foundation.