Jordan Blum

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.

Kirk Hammett Accused of Being ‘A Reason Why Guitar Solos Are Dying’

Hammett previously claimed that 'non-musicians . . . are not going to remember guitar solos.'

Ozzy Blasts Geezer Butler for Not Giving Him ‘One F—ing 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.'

Why Mike Love and Van Dyke Parks Butted Heads Over ‘Cabinessence’

Argument over the song’s lyrics played a major part in the shelving of 'Smile' album.

35 Years Ago: ‘Three Amigos’ Unites Comedy Greats to Yield a Cult Classic

Underappreciated upon release, John Landis’ wacky western offered one of the greatest funnymen team-ups of its time.

40 Years Ago: ‘The Evil Dead’ Launches Cabin in the Woods Horror

Sam Raimi’s low-budget indie masterpiece inspired countless genre filmmakers.

20 Years Ago: Yes’ ‘Magnification’ Marks Jon Anderson’s Swan Song

Album was prog-rock band's first since 1970's 'Time and a Word' to feature an orchestra.

30 Years Ago: ‘Freddy’s Dead’ Swaps Terror for Trauma

Sixth 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' film is far from just cartoonish sight gags, pop culture references and garish effects.

Why ‘Friday the 13th Part VI’ Is the Best Jason Movie Ever

Sixth installment of series holds its own.