Chad has been writing about music since the mid '90s in genres ranging from mainstream pop to extreme metal. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and websites across the globe. He's currently the heavy metal editor for About.com and contributes to many other publications. Chad has worked in radio for more than a quarter century and resides in Charlotte.
Chad Bowar
Dave Grohl Covers Neil Young With Pearl Jam + Blind Melon Members
On July 4, Dave Grohl played a motorcycle rally with a few musical friends and covered songs from Neil Young and Rolling Stones.
Breaking Benjamin to Headline 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise
Breaking Benjamin will be hitting the high seas as headliners of the 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise.
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Wants Band To Record Double Concept Album
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has some ambitious hopes for Slipknot's recording future.
Rob Zombie Pinball Machine on the Way
He's a rocker, movie director and now a pinball wizard. Rob Zombie is launching his own pinball machine.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to Do Signings at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Metallica's Kirk Hammett will be selling his KVH Toys and doing signings at the 2015 Comic-Con in San Diego.
Saint Asonia Unleash New Single ‘Blow Me Wide Open’
Check out the new lyric video for Saint Asonia's 'Blow Me Wide Open.'
Glenn Danzig Reveals Covers for ‘Skeletons’ Disc, Teases New Original Album
Glenn Danzig has revealed some of the covers that will be featured on his 'Skeletons' disc and teased a new disc of original tracks.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Revives Fort Minor Project, Unveils New Video ‘Welcome’
"Fort Minor is a solo project," Shinoda says. "It was born out of my earliest experience as a music and visual art fan."
Five Finger Death Punch Reveal Track Listing + Bundle Options for ‘Got Your Six’
Five Finger Death Punch unveiled the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" from their upcoming album 'Got Your Six,' and now have revealed the disc's track listing.
Five Finger Death Punch Unveil New Song ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
Five Finger Death Punch will release their new album 'Got Your Six' on Aug. 28, and the band has premiered the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" via MonsterEnergy.com.
Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan: ‘I’m in the Greatest Band in the World. Period’
Slipknot are touring again and Shawn Crahan reveals some of the tweaks to their stage show that will make their summer run a must-see.
Pop Evil Unveil New Single ‘Footsteps’ + Album Art and Track Listing for ‘Up’
Pop Evil have revealed a new song called 'Footsteps' and offered their 'UP' album track listing and artwork.