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
Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Gets Remixed With Rap by Late Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
DJ Cummerbund has mashed up Drowning Pool's "Bodies" with late wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage's rap 'Hit the Floor.'
Slipknot’s Knotfest To Return to San Bernardino in October 2015
Not many details are available yet, but we do know that there will be a 2015 edition of Knotfest.
2015 Aftershock Festival: Slipknot, Deftones, Faith No More, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson + More
The lineup has just been announced for the fourth annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival.
Devil You Know Reveal Plans for Recording Their Sophomore Set
The Howard Jones-led Devil You Know are preparing to record their sophomore set.
Courtney Love Cast in Upcoming James Franco Directed Film ‘The Long Home’
Courtney Love has been doing a lot of acting lately, and one of her new gigs will be in the movie The Long Home directed by James Franco.
Chino Moreno Reveals Release Date for New Deftones Album
Deftones have been working on a new album, and now more details are being revealed about when it will likely be released.
Corey Taylor Ranks Slipknot’s Albums From Least Favorite to Favorite
For artists, ranking albums can be as difficult as ranking children. For Slipknot, that feat is especially challenging.
Stone Sour Unveil Cover of Metallica’s ‘Creeping Death’
Stone Sour are set to unleash their covers EP Meanwhile in Burbank in time for Record Store Day on Saturday (April 18).
Killswitch Engage 2014 Halloween Show to Be Released on DVD
Among the items on Killswitch Engage's agenda is a new DVD featuring footage from their 2014 Halloween show.
2015 Record Store Day: Guide to Rock + Metal
What's there to pick up on Record Store Day? We've got your guide to 2015's rock and metal releases here.
Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe Unveils New Music Projects
The Lamb of God frontman found the time to create and unveil two very different sounding tracks.
System of a Down, Deftones, Linkin Park + More To Play 2015 Amnesia Rockfest
Canada's largest rock festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a lineup that includes over 100 bands.