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
Clutch’s Neil Fallon: I ‘Treat Concerts the Way I Do a Dinner – Turn Your Phone Off’
Clutch frontman Neil Fallon says those recording on phones at shows are missing the live experience.
Pop Evil Planning Winter 2014 ‘Set in Stone’ Tour
Pop Evil are ready for a victory lap on their 'Onyx' album as they'll finish 2014 with the 'Set in Stone' tour.
Ex-Live Frontman Ed Kowalczyk Announces 2015 ‘Throwing Copper’ 20th Anniversary Acoustic Tour
Former Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk will dig into his past next with a 20th Anniversary 'Throwing Copper' acoustic tour.
Foo Fighters to Play Week-Long ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ Residency
Foo Fighters will be spending the week with 'The Late Show With David Letterman' beginning Oct. 13, welcoming special guests each night.
AFI’s Davey Havok + Jade Puget’s XTRMST To Release Self-Titled Debut in November
It has been revealed that the group's self-titled debut album will be released Nov. 18 via Dim Mak Records
Live Unveil ‘We Open the Door’ From ‘The Turn’
Live are digging deeper into their 'The Turn' album, offering up the new song 'We Open the Door' in advance of the album release.
Watch a Trailer for the Slash-Scored ‘Clowns 3D’ Maze at Universal Studios Hollywood
The 'Clowns 3D' maze featuring music by Slash attraction has officially opened at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. Watch a trailer here.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Hints At Las Vegas + Los Angeles Conclusion for ‘Final Tour’
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has hinted that the band's 'Final Tour' will wind down in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Black Label Society Team Up With Hatebreed + Butcher Babies for Winter Tour
Black Label Society will take out Hatebreed and Butcher Babies for late 2014 and early 2015 tour dates.
Avenged Sevenfold Unveil New Trailer + Release Date for ‘Deathbat’ Video Game
Along with unveiling a new trailer, Avenged Sevenfold have announced Oct. 16 as the release date for their mobile video game 'Hail To the King: Deathbat.'
Snot Reunite for U.S. Tour, Will Play ‘Get Some’ Album in Full
Snot have reunited and the band will be revisiting the classic 1997 disc 'Get Some' in full on their upcoming tour.
Live Unleash New Song ‘The Way Around Is Through’ From Upcoming ‘The Turn’ Album
After the announcement a couple weeks ago that Live were returning with a new singer, the band has unveiled a new single, 'The Way Around is Through.'