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
Five Finger Death Punch Sign New Label Deal With Rise Records
Five Finger Death Punch will record their future albums for Rise Records after completing their contract with Prospect Park.
Tommy Lee: Motley Crue Bandmates ‘Never Even Said Goodbye’ After Final Show
Tommy Lee reveals in a new interview that after Motley Crue's final performance, his bandmates never said their goodbyes to one another.
Metallica Albums Ranked
See how we ranked Metallica's albums from weakest to strongest.
Watch Axl Rose Rock With AC/DC in Seville, Spain
AC/DC shows always draw a lot of attention, but their current tour is even more under the microscope as Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose fills in on vocals.
Sixx: A.M., ‘Prayers for the Damned’ – Album Review
Read our review of Sixx: A.M.'s new album 'Prayers for the Damned.'
Former Smashing Pumpkins Bassist D’Arcy Wretzky Says She’d ‘Consider Going Back’ to Band
In a new interview, former Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'Arcy Wretzky says she would 'consider going back' to the band under the right circumstances.
Eagles of Death Metal Drummer’s Kit From Paris’ Le Bataclan Show Returned and Repaired
Eagles of Death Metal drummer Julian Dorio reveals the kit he played at the Le Bataclan show in Paris has been repaired and returned.
Act of Defiance Plan Summer 2016 North American Headlining Tour Dates
Act of Defiance are filling up their summer, announcing a headlining tour leg in addition to their previously announced support run for Hatebreed.
Amon Amarth Ask Fans To Submit Clips for Upcoming ‘Raise Your Horns’ Music Video
Amon Amarth are working on a video for "Raise Your Horns" and are asking fans for submissions.
Alice Cooper Says Axl Rose’s Voice Is ‘Absolutely Perfect’ for AC/DC
Alice Cooper is among those that thinks the pairing of Axl Rose and AC/DC is a good one.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: ‘I Developed My Own Musical Path While Being in Record Stores’
The Metallica guitarist says he developed his musical aesthetic by his trips to record stores as a youth.
Metallica Unveil ‘Frantic’ From Record Store Day Live Album + Demo of ‘Fight Fire With Fire’
Metallica continue their massive roll out, revealing a live version of 'Frantic' from their Record Store Day album, and a demo of 'Fight Fire With Fire.'