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
Halestorm, ‘ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP’ Review
Read our review of the new Halestorm release, 'ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP.'
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds Says He Doesn’t Hate All Metal, Appears in Metal McDonald Video
Mastodon's Brent Hinds reveals that a past comments about him hating metal were taken out of context. Plus, he appears in a new Metal McDonald video.
Stone Sour Post Bonus Material From ‘Come What(ever) May’ Reissue
The 10th anniversary edition of Stone Sour's Come What(Ever) May was released, and it includes the original album along with bonus material.
Overkill Unveil Lyric Video for ‘Mean, Green Killing Machine’
With their latest album, The Grinding Wheel, set to be released Feb. 10, thrash legends Overkill have revealed another track from the disc.
Bring Me the Horizon Frontman Oli Sykes’ Clothing Company Creates ‘Star Wars’ Inspired Jackets
Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes' clothing company Drop Dead has unveiled a pair of jackets inspired by the film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
2017 Psycho Las Vegas Lineup Includes Carcass, Abbath, Melvins, Neurosis + More
One of the underground's favorite festivals, Psycho Las Vegas, has revealed numerous bands that will be part of the 2017 festivities.
Anthrax / Fall Out Boy / Volbeat / ETID Supergroup The Damned Things Record New Songs for EP
The supergroup The Damned Things featuring members of Anthrax, Volbeat, Every Time I Die and Fall Out Boy have reportedly recorded songs for an EP.
Lars Ulrich: It ‘Remains To Be Seen’ Whether Metallica Can Perform Into Our 60s and 70s
Lars Ulrich ponders whether Metallica can keep going into their 70s and 80s.
Amaranthe to Embark on 2017 North American Tour With Failure Anthem, Citizen Zero + More
Amaranthe have booked a 2017 North American tour featuring support from Failure Anthem, Citizen Zero and more.
Sepultura’s ‘The Roadrunner Albums 1985-1996′ Box Set Coming in January
Sepultura's 'The Roadrunner Albums 1985-1996' box set is expected to arrive in January.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Metallica’s ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ Album ‘Sounds Pretty Good to Me’
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is given the chance to critique Metallica's new 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' album.
Stone Sour Unveil Video for ‘Come What(Ever) May’ Favorite ‘Zzyzx Rd.’
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Stone Sour's 'Come What(ever) May,' watch a new video for 'Zzyzx Rd.'