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
Guns N’ Roses’ DJ Ashba Says Band’s Punctuality Issues Are in the Past
Guns N' Roses have been known to start shows late, but guitarist DJ Ashba says the punctuality issues are now a thing of the past.
Obituary Plotting Album Release After Signing New Record Deal
Obituary have found a home for their new crowd-funded album at Relapse Records and are working out the release details.
Killer Be Killed Rock Out in New ‘Wings of Feather and Wax’ Video
Killer Be Killed have unveiled their new, performance-based 'Wings of Feather and Wax' video.
Judas Priest Reveal ‘Crossfire’ Song Clip From Upcoming Album
Judas Priest have been unveiling a steady stream of previews and full versions of songs from their upcoming album 'Redeemer of Souls,' which will be released July 8. In the clip above you can listen to a snippet of the song 'Crossfire' along with commentary from frontman Rob Halford...
Metallica Release Helsinki Show Footage, Including Live Debut of ‘The Frayed Ends of Sanity’
As Metallica have been playing their 'By Request' tour where fans pick the setlist, the shows have included their big hits like 'One,' 'Enter Sandman' and 'Nothing Else Matters,' but also some surprises.
The fans at Sonisphere Finland voted for 'The Frayed Ends of Sanity' from 1988's '...
System of a Down, Lamb of God + Fear Factory Members Lead Project Rogue
'Project Rogue - Titans' is a new crowd-funded collective that will feature Rogue Records America artists teaming up with 15 metal musicians, including some pretty big names. They will try to raise $70,000 for the project via an Indiegogo campaign that will kick off June 9...
Soundgarden Eyeing Deluxe ‘Badmotorfinger’ Reissue
Soundgarden are considering giving 'Badmotorfinger' a similar treatment to the new 'Superunknown' reissue.
Ace Frehley Unleashes New Single ‘Gimme a Feelin”
Check out the first single off Ace Frehley's upcoming album 'Space Invader.'
High on Fire Begin Work on New Album
High on Fire have begun work on the follow-up to 2012's 'De Vermis Mysteriis.' The as-yet-untitled album is expected to see a winter 2015 release date via eOne Music.
Kiss Producer Kenny Kerner Dies
Kenny Kerner, who produced numerous bands over the years including Kiss, has died. Kerner and Richie Wise co-produced Kiss' first two albums.
Amon Amarth Plot Fall 2014 North American Tour With Sabaton + Skeletonwitch
The Swedish Viking horde Amon Amarth will make a triumphant return to North America in September. Opening the shows will be fellow Swedes Sabaton and the American band Skeletonwitch.
Corey Taylor on Slipknot Recording Without Paul Gray: ‘Nothing’s Ever Gonna Be the Same’
Slipknot are in the midst of working on a new album, and in an interview with Ultimate Guitar, frontman Corey Taylor gave a hint on the direction of the music, and also spoke about recording without the late Paul Gray and drummer Joey Jordison, who was recently let go from the band...