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
Guns N’ Roses ‘Appetite for Democracy 3D’ Being Released on Blu-Ray in July
Guns N' Roses first Las Vegas residency in 2012 has been captured for a Blu-ray and DVD release.
High on Fire Begins Work on New Album
High on Fire have begun work on the follow-up to 2012's 'De Vermis Mysteriis.' The as-yet-untitled album is expected to see a winter 2015 release date via eOne Music.
Amon Amarth Plots Fall 2014 North American Tour With Sabaton and Skeletonwitch [Video]
The Swedish Viking horde Amon Amarth will make a triumphant return to North America in September. Opening the shows will be fellow Swedes Sabaton and the American band Skeletonwitch.
Ted Nugent Releasing New Album ‘Shutup&Jam!’ and Slates Summer Tour
It has been seven years since the last Ted Nugent studio album, and the legendary guitarist is back with 'SHUTUP&JAM!,' set for a July 8 release.
Metallica’s James Hetfield To Narrate Upcoming History Channel Series ‘The Hunt’
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has a number of hobbies and pastimes, one of which is hunting. Hetfield has experience in bear hunting, which is the subject of the upcoming History series 'The Hunt,' and he'll be the narrator for the eight episode series that premieres Sunday, June 8 at 10PM ET.
Thousand Foot Krutch’s Trevor McNevan Talks New Album and Playing in Russia
Thousand Foot Krutch are in the process of recording the follow-up to 2012‘s ‘The End is Where We Begin.’ They are playing some shows this spring and summer, as well, and Loudwire caught up with frontman Trevor McNevan backstage at Carolina Rebellion.
Of Mice & Men Unveils Clip for New Single ‘Would You Still Be There’ [Video]
Of Mice & Men have released the video for 'Would You Still Be There,' the latest single from their album 'Restoring Force.' Released in January, the album was the band's highest charting effort so far, landing at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart its opening week.
Could Black Sabbath’s July 4 London Gig Be Its Last?
Black Sabbath have been on a huge roll the last couple of years. Their comeback album '13' is a Grammy-winning smash hit and they've been playing sold-out shows all across the world. But could the legendary metal band's touring career be coming to a close?
Beartooth to Release Debut Album ‘Disgusting’ in June, Reveals Clip for ‘Beaten in Lips’ [Video]
After releasing the four song EP 'Sick' last year, Beartooth have announced plans to release their full-length debut album, 'Disgusting,' on June 10. The band was formed by ex-Attack Attack! frontman Caleb Shomo after he left that band in 2012.
Philip Anselmo Discusses New ‘Down’ EP and Housecore Horror Film Festival
Down is back with the second installment of a series of four EPs.
‘Down IV Part I: the Purple EP’ was released in 2012, and the follow up, ‘Down IV - Part II,’ is out today (May 13). The band is also currently on tour with Black Label Society...
Soundgarden to Play ‘Superunknown’ in Entirety in New York
The 20th anniversary edition of Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' will be released on June 3, and the band has just announced a special show on June 2 at Webster Hall in New York City where they will play the album from front to back for only the second time ever.
Black Stone Cherry Headlines HardDrive Live Summer Tour
The lineup has been set for the sixth annual HardDrive Live Tour. Black Stone Cherry will headline, with We As Human and Kyng also on the bill, and the trek kicks off July 11 in Johnson City, Tenn.
The initial dates are below, with more to be announced soon.