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
Dimmu Borgir to Release ‘Forces of the Northern Night’ DVD in April
While we wait for a new Dimmu Borgir album, the band is tiding fans over with the 'Forces of the Northern Night' DVD.
Halestorm, ‘ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP’ Review
Read our review of the new Halestorm release, 'ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP.'
‘Underground Inc.’ Documentary to Feature Members of White Zombie, Clutch, Stone Sour + More
A number of members of the punk, metal and rock communities will appear in the upcoming documentary, 'Underground Inc.'
King’s X, Dokken + Korn Members to Release New KXM Album in March
KXM, the band featuring members of King's X, Dokken and Korn, will issue their second album 'Scatterbrain' in March.
Life of Agony Set to Unleash New Album ‘A Place Where There’s No More Pain’ in April
Life of Agony have revealed release details for their next album, 'A Place Where There's No More Pain.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Reveals Throat Cancer Scare From Early In His Career
In a new video clip, Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach reflects on a throat cancer scare that he had early in his musical career.
Skillet Announce Second Leg of ‘Unleashed’ Tour With Sick Puppies + Devour the Day
Skillet will be hitting the road again next year in support of their latest album, 'Unleashed.'