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
Courtney Love Lands Role on TV Show ‘Revenge’
Courtney Love's acting resume is expanding, as the rocker has signed on for a role in the ABC show Revenge.
Metallica, Megadeth Combined in New Mashup ‘Fight Fire with Lungs of Hell’
YouTube mashup-meister The Taskmaster has returned to the thrash metal well for another combination of Metallica and Megadeth.
2015 Record Store Day: Guide to Rock + Metal
What's there to pick up on Record Store Day? We've got your guide to 2015's rock and metal releases here.
Stephen Pearcy Says There Will Probably Not Be Another Ratt Record
Former Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy says that tensions have only increased since he left the band.
All That Remains Unleashes ‘Tru-Kvlt-Metal’ From ‘The Order of Things’
As the Feb. 24 release of All That Remains' new album 'The Order of Things' draws closer, the band has unveiled the track 'Tru-Kvlt-Metal.'
Nikki Sixx Signs With SESAC, Begins Rehearsal for Sixx: A.M. Tour
Nikki Sixx has lined up his songwriting representation for the future and begun rehearsals for Sixx: A.M.'s upcoming dates.
VH1 Classic ‘Rock Icons’ Series to Feature Slash, Rob Halford, Dave Mustaine
VH1Classic will launch the new 'Rock Icons' series in February with Slash, Geddy Lee, Rob Halford, Dave Mustaine and more.
Down Unveils Potent New Live Video For ‘We Knew Him Well’
Down have delivered a blistering new performance-based clip for their single 'We Knew Him Well.'
Red Headlines Of Beauty and Rage Tour with Islander and 3 Years Hollow
RED's new album, 'Of Beauty and Rage,' will be unleashed Feb. 24. In conjunction with the release, the band has lined up a headlining tour.
Body Count Unveils Video for Suicidal Tendencies Cover ‘Institutionalized’
Body Count have issued a new video for their modernized version of Suicidal Tendencies' 'Institutionalized.'
New Supergroup Art of Anarchy Features Scott Weiland, Members of Disturbed and Guns N’ Roses
The outfit boasts a lineup that includes former Stone Temple Pilots / Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Guns 'N Roses) and bassist John Moyer (Disturbed).
We Are Harlot, Fronted by Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop, to Release Self-Titled Debut
We Are Harlot will be unleashing their self-titled debut album March 31 via Roadrunner Records