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 ‘Anesthesia’ Gets Upright Bass Cover From Rob Scallon
Viral virtuoso Rob Scallon breaks out his upright bass to cover Metallica's 'Anesthesia.'
Down, Coal Chamber + More To Rock 2015 Dirt Fest
You'll want to head to Flint, Mich. in early August to catch Down and Coal Chamber leading the Dirt Fest lineup.
Metallica Talk Baseball in Behind the Scenes Video From San Francisco Giants’ Metallica Day
The San Francisco Giants recently hosted the third annual Metallica Day at AT&T Park.
Devil You Know Reveal Plans for Recording Their Sophomore Set
The Howard Jones-led Devil You Know are preparing to record their sophomore set.
Metallica’s ‘Battery’ Gets Blazing Banjo Cover by Rob Scallon
Rob Scallon's 'May-tallica' fun continues with a blistering banjo cover of 'Battery.'
Courtney Love Cast in Upcoming James Franco Directed Film ‘The Long Home’
Courtney Love has been doing a lot of acting lately, and one of her new gigs will be in the movie The Long Home directed by James Franco.
Supergroup Art of Anarchy Unveil ‘Small Batch Whiskey’ Lyric Video
The Scott Weiland-fronted supergroup Art of Anarchy have released more new music. You can check out the lyric video for the track "Small Batch Whiskey."
Axl Rose Pens Letter To Indonesian President To Try To Halt Executions, But It’s Too Late
Organizations from around the world had been urging Indonesian president Joko Widodo to halt the impending executions of two Australian men.
Chino Moreno Reveals Release Date for New Deftones Album
Deftones have been working on a new album, and now more details are being revealed about when it will likely be released.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling as Senior Producer
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will continue his passion for wrestling serving as TNA Wrestling's senior producer.
Faith No More to Reissue ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Angel Dust’ Albums
'The Real Thing' and 'Angel Dust' will be returning to record racks with bonus material.
Scott Weiland Responds To Filter’s Richard Patrick’s Comments About His Drug Use
Filter frontman Richard Patrick talked about Scott Weiland‘s past issues with drugs and tardiness. Now, Weiland has fired back with a response to Patrick's comments.