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 + Megadeth Combined in New Mashup ‘Fight Fire With Lungs of Hell’
YouTube mashup-meister The Taskmaster has returned to the thrash metal well for another combination of Metallica and Megadeth.
Alice Cooper Featured on Arizona Coyotes Hockey Mask
Arizona resident and rock legend Alice Cooper is a huge sports fan, and he's been a longtime supporter of the Arizona Coyotes NHL hockey team.
Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe Unveils New Music Projects
The Lamb of God frontman found the time to create and unveil two very different sounding tracks.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on New Album: ‘Creative Elements Are Getting Close to Being Done’
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals in a new interview that the creative process for their new album is close to being complete.
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Slash + More To Rock 2015 Beale Street Music Festival
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against and Slash are just a few of the rockers leading the way at the 2015 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.
In This Moment Map Out Spring U.S. Tour With Butcher Babies, Upon a Burning Body + More
In This Moment have just announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour this spring in support of their latest album Black Widow.
Metallica Unveil Video From Recent Corporate Gig
The employees of Salesforce.com were fortunate enough to have Metallica play the company's private party in San Francisco on Feb. 9.
Video Tour of Dimebag Darrell’s Home and Studio Revealed
Guitar World magazine offers video tour of Dimebag's home and studio in Texas.
Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford Recalls Outrageous MTV VMA Protest
Long before Kanye, Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford forged his own legacy for award show mayhem.
System of a Down, Deftones, Linkin Park + More To Play 2015 Amnesia Rockfest
Canada's largest rock festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a lineup that includes over 100 bands.
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds + Tool’s Danny Carey Involved in Legend of the Seagullmen Project
Legend of the Seagullmen are a long-running Florida collective that fuse music, performance art, 3-D film and more into their shows.
The Used + Chevelle Teaming Up for Co-Headlining Spring 2015 U.S. Tour
The Used have added a co-headlining U.S. trek with Chevelle that will begin May 4.