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
Battlecross Plots Summer Tour, Plans New Album
Michigan thrashers Battlecross will embark on a North American tour this summer with Crimson Shadows and Ikillya.
The trek launches July 24 in Columbus, Ohio, and include an Aug 9 date at Birch Run's DIRT Fest.
They will also begin working on their third album, due to be released sometime next year.
"We're excited to announce our first headline run in quite a while," says guitarist Hira
DragonForce Unleashes Clip for ‘The Game’ [Video]
The new DragonForce album 'Maximum Overload' will be released on Aug. 19, and the band has just unveiled the video for the new single 'The Game.'
Philip Anselmo Performs Pantera Classics With Rex Brown, Addresses Reunion Talk
Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined forces to rock two Pantera classics at the 2014 Download festival, plus Anselmo once again addresses reunion talk.
Slash Unveils Racy ‘World on Fire’ Lyric Clip [Video]
Check out the lyric video for Slash's new single 'World on Fire.'
Australia’s The Amity Affliction Embarking on First North American Headlining Tour
The Amity Affliction have unveiled dates for their first-ever headlining tour of North America.
Emmure Unleashes Energetic ‘E’ [Video]
Emmure have unveiled the video for the hard-hitting song 'E' from their recently released 'Eternal Enemies' album. It's mainly a performance clip with the band surrounded by adoring fans jamming interspersed with strange images of people wearing masks and the message 'Emmure Is a Cult' flashed on the screen several times...
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Makes Cameo in World Cup Budweiser Ad
Check out Axl Rose in this new World Cup Budweiser commercial.
Royal Blood Announces U.S. Headlining Tour and Support Dates for The Pixies
Royal Blood have announced a summer headlining tour as well as fall shows opening for The Pixies.
Judas Priest Reveals ‘Crossfire’ Song Clip From Upcoming Album
Judas Priest have been unveiling a steady stream of previews and full versions of songs from their upcoming album 'Redeemer of Souls,' which will be released July 8. In the clip above you can listen to a snippet of the song 'Crossfire' along with commentary from frontman Rob Halford...
Killer Be Killed Rocks Out New ‘Wings of Feather and Wax’ [Video]
Killer Be Killed have unveiled their new, performance-based 'Wings of Feather and Wax' video.
Soundgarden Eyes Deluxe ‘Badmotorfinger’ Reissue
Soundgarden are considering giving 'Badmotorfinger' a similar treatment to the new 'Superunknown' reissue.
Godsmack Tease New Single ‘1000hp’
Godsmack have finished up recording their latest album '1000hp,' and now we're getting a sneak preview of the title track and leadoff single.