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
Wovenwar Unveils Hard Hitting ‘All Rise’ Video
Wovenwar, featuring the former members of As I Lay Dying, have unleashed a hard-hitting performance-based video of their new song 'All Rise.'
Dave Mustaine: I Probably Shouldn’t Have Punched James Hetfield in the Mouth
In a new interview, Dave Mustaine lists a few of his regrets, including punching James Hetfield in the mouth.
Lacuna Coil To Return for Fall North American Tour With Devil You Know
Lacuna Coil rack up a lot of frequent flyer miles from Italy with plenty of North American touring.
Atreyu Set Date for First Live Show in Three Years
Atreyu will be playing Sept. 11 at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Calif., marking their first show in three years.
Limp Bizkit Announces U.S. Tour with Machine Gun Kelly [Video]
The trek kicks off Sept. 15 in Los Angeles and wraps up Oct. 12 in Silver Spring, Md.
Melvins Releasing ‘Hold It In’ Album in October
The Melvins have announced a new album, titled 'Hold It In,' which will be released Oct. 14 via Ipecac Records.
Ace Frehley on Former KISS Bandmates: ‘They’ll Look Foolish When My New Album Comes Out’
With his latest solo album 'Space Invader' set to be released Aug. 19, Ace Frehley has lashed out at his former KISS bandmates Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons once again.
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt: ‘I Can Hear People Saying We’re Not a Heavy Metal Band Anymore’
Opeth's latest album 'Pale Communion' will be released Aug. 26, and as with the band's previous disc, 'Heritage,' it will not contain frontman Mikael Akerfeldt's epic gutteral vocals.
Metallica PostsNew Concert Footage Featuring ‘Orion,’ ‘Master of Puppets’
Throughout their 'By Request' tour, Metallica have posted videos of show performances along with behind the scenes footage.
Nonpoint Announces Release Plans for New Album ‘The Return’
Nonpoint have completed their latest album, 'The Return,' and unveiled that it will arrive in September.
Judas Priest Announces Additional ‘Redeemer of Souls’ U.S. Tour Dates [Video]
After unveiling a string of October and November North American tour dates a few weeks ago, Judas Priest have fleshed out the schedule with a number of newly added shows (see the dates below).
Judas Priest's latest album 'Redeemer of Souls' was released last week to positive accolades...
Charm City Devils To Unleash New Album ‘Battles’ in September
Baltimore hard rockers Charm City Devils are set to return with their third album 'Battles,' which will be released Sept. 23 via The End Records.