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
Monster Magnet Reveal ‘Milking the Stars’ Details, Unveil New Track ‘No Paradise for Me’
Monster Magnet will release the new album 'Milking the Stars' on Nov. 18 via Napalm Records.
Black Label Society Unveil Piano Version Video for New Song ‘Scars’
Watch as Zakk Wylde tickles the ivories in the piano version video for 'Scars.'
Mastodon Collaborate With Butthole Surfers’ Gibby Haynes on New Song ‘Atlanta’
Mastodon teamed up with Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes on a new track called 'Atlanta' for the Adult Swim song series.
Lamb of God’s ‘As the Palaces Burn’ Documentary Receives October DVD Release
Lamb of God well-reviewed 'As the Palaces Burn' DVD will be available for purchase in October.
Chiodos Reveal Lineup Changes Ahead of Tour, Unveil New ‘3 AM’ Video
Chiodos have replaced two of the band's longtime members ahead of their tour, and they've just released a new video for '3 AM.'
Nonpoint Unleash Catchy New Track ‘Never Ending Hole’
Nonpoint have returned with a catchy new song called 'Never Ending Hole' from their 'The Return' album.
Wayne Static + Powerman 5000 Team Up for Fall 2014 Co-Headlining Tour
Wayne Static is taking his solo band back on the road for a co-headlining tour with Powerman 5000.
Buckcherry Unleash Raucous ‘Say F#ck It’ Video
Buckcherry have revealed the rocking video for their new single, 'Say F#ck It.'
Nickelback Ink New Record Deal, Debut ‘Edge of a Revolution’ Lyric Video
Nickelback will be back in action this fall thanks to a new deal with Republic Records. The new lyric video for 'Edge of a Revolution' just arrived online.
Danko Jones Release ‘Live at Grona Lund’ Album Via Spotify
Danko Jones have released their very first concert album, 'Live at Grona Lund,' via Spotify.
Watch Metallica Rock ‘Battery’ + ‘The Four Horsemen’ at 2014 Heavy Montreal Festival
Metallica have released video footage of their performances of 'Battery' and 'The Four Horsemen' from the 2014 Heavy Montreal Festival.
Five Finger Death Punch ‘No One Gets Left Behind’ Jersey Exceeds ‘5FDP4VETS’ Fundraising Goal
Five Finger Death Punch have already exceeded the fundraising goal for their 'No One Gets Left Behind' jersey aiding military organizations.