Jordan Blum, Author at Consequence

Posts by Jordan Blum

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10 Bands You Probably Discovered by Playing Guitar Hero

The once-dominant video game series did as much for multigenerational musical discovery as it did for competitive gaming.

November 10, 2025

Bright Eyes Revealed Two Halves of a Stunning Vision 20 Years Ago Today

Conor Oberst and co. released two desperately different outlooks on the world around them.

January 25, 2025

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MTVoid's Justin Chancellor and Peter Mohamed Talk New Album and Collaborative Process

The Tool bassist and the Sweet Noise singer released Matter's Knot, Pt. 1 in November.

January 22, 2024

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Tool Look to Record New Music in the "Second Half of the Year"

Bassist Justin Chancellor tells Heavy Consequence that the band hopes to hit the studio once their touring obligations wrap up.

January 9, 2024

RUSH 10 Best Songs

RUSH's 10 Best Songs

The Canadian legends' greatest tracks run the gamut from from radio-ready singles to complex prog masterpieces.

January 5, 2024

Dazed and Confused Why Its Good

30 Years Ago, Dazed and Confused Set the Template for Coming-of-Age Comedy

The vibe, tunes, and structure for 30 years of an entire subgenre can all be traced back to Richard Linklater’s third film.

September 12, 2023

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System of a Down debut album anniversary

25 Years Ago, System of a Down Embraced Eccentricity with Their Self-Titled Debut Album

The wildly eclectic LP broke through to the mainstream, becoming a surprising hit in the rock and metal world.

June 30, 2023

Deafheaven Sunbather anniversary

10 Years Ago, Deafheaven's Sunbather Challenged the Boundaries of Metal

Deafheaven's sophomore album brought the brutality and beauty of blackgaze into the spotlight.

June 11, 2023

Dio Holy Diver anniversary

Ronnie James Dio Cemented His Greatness with Holy Diver

The metal vocalist proved his brilliance post-Rainbow and post-Sabbath with the debut album from his band Dio.

May 25, 2023

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