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
Anthrax to Play ‘Among the Living’ In Full on 2017 U.K. Tour; Joey Belladonna Sings Bon Jovi Cover
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Anthrax's signature album Among the Living. To celebrate, the band will be playing the disc in its entirety on next year's UK tour.
The eight-show trek kicks off Feb. 9 in Birmingham. Opening will be The Raven Age, whose lineup includes guitarist George Harris, son of Iron Maiden's Steve Harris...
Skillet Reach Milestone With Their First Chart-Topping Mainstream Rock Single ‘Feel Invincible’
Congrats to Skillet, as 'Feel Invincible' is their first single to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Turning 55, New ‘A Tout Le Monde’ Beer + More
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has teamed up with brewmaster Jerry Vietz of Quebec’s Unibroue to develop and launch the new beer A Tout Le Monde.
Motley Crue, ‘The End: Live in Los Angeles’ – DVD/CD Review
Read our review of Motley Crue's DVD/CD release 'The End: Live in Los Angeles.'
James Hetfield Delves Into New Metallica Songs, Admits ‘Hardwired’ Single Is ‘Not Shakespeare’
James Hetfield and his Metallica bandmates delve into the 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' singles and album creation.
Drowning Pool To Headline ‘Not-So-Silent-Night’ Tour, Release Lyric Video for ‘Hell To Pay’
Drowning Pool have revealed the dates for their 'Not-So-Silent-Night' tour and their' 'Hell to Pay' lyric video.
Avenged Sevenfold, ‘The Stage’ – Album Review
Read our review of the new Avenged Sevenfold album 'The Stage.'
Testament, ‘Brotherhood of the Snake’ – Album Review
Read our review of Testament's new album, 'Brotherhood of the Snake.'
Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris Says Pay-To-Play Is ‘Just Wrong’
Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris says bands should never have to pay to be on a tour bill.
Korn Unveil ‘Take Me’ Video
Korn have released the video for 'Take Me' off their new album 'The Serenity of Suffering.'
The Pretty Reckless, ‘Who You Selling For’ – Album Review
Should you pick up The Pretty Reckless' 'Who You Selling For' album? Read our review.
Metallica Rock ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ in Recap of New York Webster Hall Show
Go inside Metallica's recent Webster Hall show in New York City with a focus on the performance of 'For Whom the Bell Tolls.'