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
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Prepared for New Role by Jamming Megadeth Song
Actor Daniel Radcliffe reveals that Megadeth played a part in his preparation for his new role.
Slayer’s Kerry King Gives Tour of His Snake Warehouse
Slayer guitarist Kerry King gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his Psychotic Exotics’ reptile house and herpetology nursery.
Slipknot Top Billboard 200 Chart With New Album ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’
After a six year gap between studio albums, Slipknot have returned with a vengeance.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Talk About Son Jack’s Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
Over the weekend, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne talked about their son Jack's struggle at a Rock Against MS Foundation event.
GWAR Cover ’80s Songs, Pay Tribute To Oderus + More Fallen Metal Heroes
With new Scumdogs Blothar and Vulvatron, GWAR crush the Pet Shop Boys track 'West End Girls,' then follow it up with their own version of Jim Carroll's 'People Who Died.'
Soundgarden Release New Track ‘Storm’
Soundgarden fans were treated to a surprise with the release of a brand new song 'Storm.'
Godsmack’s Sully Erna to Embark on December 2014 Solo Tour
With Godsmack's tour schedule blank for the rest of the year, frontman Sully Erna will step out for a string of East Coast dates in December.
Butcher Babies Unveil Slasher Film-Inspired ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ Video
Butcher Babies are ready to put a scare into you with their new video for 'They're Coming to Take Me Away.'
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Fulfills Promise He Made To Fan More Than 20 Years Ago
Back in 1992, Pearl Jam fan Joe Wolfe ran into Eddie Vedder and the band at a Cincinnati, Ohio, movie theater.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach: We’re ‘Starting to Get Some Ideas for the New Record’
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach offers a new album update as well as details on his other various projects.
Philip Anselmo: Superjoint Ritual Reunion ‘Is a One-Off, a Hundred Percent’
If you want to see Superjoint Ritual, you better get yourself to the Housecore Horror Film Festival.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Showcases Unique Collectibles in ‘As the Palaces Burn’ DVD Outtake
Lamb of God's Randy Blythe shows off some of his unique collectibles in a new DVD outtake from the 'As the Palaces Burn' documentary.