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
11 Best Progressive Metal Albums of 2024
It was a VERY good year for prog metal!
11 Seriously Underrated ’70s Prog Bands
How many have you heard?
9 Rock + Metal Bands Whose Final Album Is Their Best
They truly saved their best for last.
11 Rock + Metal Bands Whose Fifth Album Is Their Best
Sorry, but Opeth isn't among them.
The Five Heaviest Prog Rock Bands of All Time
King Crimson is the obvious choice, but what about the other four?!
The Five Greatest Covers of Linkin Park Songs
These covers tried so hard AND got so far.
The History of Prog Rock in 20 Albums
A chronological journey through some of the genre's most significant LPs!
10 Scariest Rock + Metal Mascots
There are so, SO many skeletons.
We Talked to Myles Kennedy About the New Horror Movie ‘Speak No Evil’
The legendary musician dives into the connections between the 2022 Danish original, the 2024 American remake and the closing track of his upcoming new LP, 'The Art of Letting Go.'
The Five Best Songs of Opeth’s No-Growl Era
Stop hating and start appreciating this phase of Opeth's career!
10 ‘WTF Were They Thinking?’ Prog Albums
Um, wait, WHY?!
10 Prog Rock + Metal Albums That Will Make Your Brain Hurt
You'll be mentally exhausted after experiencing these records!