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
Metallica Offer 1986 Concert for Free Download, Post ‘Death Magnetic’ Era Video Footage
It's not throwback Thursday yet, but Metallica are digging into the vault to release a vintage concert and some video from the 'Death Magnetic'/'Beyond Magnetic' sessions.
Miss May I Unleashes Video for ‘Gone’
Earlier this week, Miss May I revealed that their latest album, 'Rise of the Lion,' will be released April 29. Now, they have unveiled the video for 'Gone' (watch above).
Crowbar Releasing New Album ‘Symmetry in Black’ in May
Louisiana sludge lords Crowbar return with a new album 'Symmetry in Black.' The slab of Grade A riffage will be released May 27 via eOne Music.
Winger Unleashing New Album ‘Better Days Comin” in April
When hair metal ruled the radio airwaves and MTV back in the '80s and early '90s, Winger were one of the genre's successes. Their first two albums went platinum, and they had a string of memorable singles such as 'Seventeen,' 'Miles Away' and 'Madelaine.' Now, the band is coming back with their latest album, 'Better Days Comin',' which will be released April 22.
Suicide Silence Incorporating Mitch Lucker’s Lyrics on New Album [Video]
Suicide Silence played the Soundwave Festival in Australia over the weekend, with the Brisbane show being the live debut of new vocalist Eddie Hermida, who replaced the late Mitch Lucker. Watch video of the first three songs of the set below.
Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman to Unleash New Album ‘Inferno’ in May
Shredder supreme Marty Friedman, a former member of Megadeth, will release his latest solo album 'Inferno' on May 27 in North America. You can listen to the song 'Steroidhead' from the album above.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: ‘We Have To Start Working on the Album’
Even though Metallica haven't released a new studio album since 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' they've kept plenty busy. Between global touring (they played all 7 continents including Antarctica in 2013) and making the 3D movie 'Through the Never,' they have remained in the spotlight. The question on everybody's mind is when that elusive next album will be recorded.
Lacuna Coil Unleashes Lyric Vid for ‘Nothing Stands In Our Way’ [Video]
Lacuna Coil's seventh studio album 'Broken Crown Halo' will be released April 1. A couple weeks ago the song 'Nothing Stands In Our Way' debuted, and now the band has unleashed the lyric video for the track, which you can watch above.
Epica Reveals Details for New Album ‘The Quantum Enigma’
The Dutch symphonic metal band Epica are ready to unleash their sixth studio album. 'The Quantum Enigma' will be released on May 13 on North America, also hitting shelves in Europe on May 2 and United Kingdom on May 5.
Bullet for My Valentine Offers Update on ‘Edgier’ New Album [Video]
Almost exactly a year after the release of 'Temper Temper,' Bullet for My Valentine have completed several new songs for their next album. In a new interview with EMP Rock Invasion (watch above), frontman Matt Tuck and drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas talked about the new songs.
My Chemical Romance Unleashes ‘Fake Your Death’ from Greatest Hits Collection [Video]
More than a month ahead of the March 25 release of their greatest hits collection 'May Death Never Stop You,' the now defunct My Chemical Romance is unleashing the album's first single, 'Fake Your Death,' via iTunes this evening (Feb. 17).
The song can be heard in the trailer for the album release posted above.
Within Temptation and Behemoth Score Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart
Two metal bands with distinctively different styles both debuted impressively on the Billboard 200 album chart with their latest albums. Within Temptation‘s 'Hydra' lands at No. 16, while Behemoth's 'The Satanist' takes the No. 34 slot.