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 Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
As the saying goes, the third time's the charm!
Charlie Benante Names the Metallica Song He’d Love to Play With the Band
Hint: It's an early classic.
Brendon Small Reveals Which Metallica Release Directly Inspired ‘Metalocalypse’
'It's brutally honest, and I think that takes guts — just crazy guts.'
Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour Kickoff
Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their '72 Seasons' world tour, and debuted the song 'Shadows Follow' live.
Is There Still Beef Between Dave Mustaine and Metallica? Mustaine’s Answer May Surprise You
'Those guys went through a lot of stuff themselves, and I did too.'
Top 10 Metallica Needle Drops in Pop Culture
Surprise appearances from the kings of thrash!
Robert Trujillo Names the One Band He’d ‘Love to Hear’ Cover ’72 Seasons’ Title Track
After all, Metallica have a LONG history with them.
FFDP Cancel Remaining European Shows Due to Ivan Moody’s Medical Concerns + Metallica Announce Gothenburg Replacement
The thrash quartet pick a familiar band.
Metallica’s Second Paris Show Includes Another Explosive Tour Debut – See Video
Hint: It's from 'Death Magnetic'