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
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.
Bullet For My Valentine Unveil Powerful ‘You Want a Battle? (Here’s a War)’ Video
Bullet for My Valentine now have visual representation for their 'You Want a Battle? (Here's a War)' single.
Billy Corgan + Tom Morello Joining Roger Waters at 2015 Music Heals Benefit Concert
Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan and guitar great Tom Morello will join Roger Waters at the 2015 Music Heals benefit concert.
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."
3 Doors Down Guitarist Chris Henderson Reveals ‘Us and the Night’ as New Album Title
3 Doors Down guitarist Chris Henderson revealed to Lubbock's KFMX that 'Us and the Night' will be the title of the band's next album.
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.
Evergreen Terrace Vocalist Andrew Carey Exits Band
Evergreen Terrace's longest tenured member is leaving the band.
Guns N’ Roses Guitarist DJ Ashba Reportedly Gets in Scuffle Over E-Cigarette
Guns N’ Roses / Sixx: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba apparently got into some trouble at a recent concert he was attending due to an e-cigarette.
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.
Nickelback Top Popular Rock Acts in Lyrics Intelligence Analysis
Lyrics to most songs aren't exactly Shakespearean, but a new study scientifically examining lyrics says they are barely grade school level.