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
Nine Inch Nails Set to Unleash Brand-New Single ‘Came Back Haunted’
After last week's huge news from Trent Reznor that Nine Inch Nails were returning with a new album later this year, more big news today. The band will be releasing a new single 'Came Back Haunted' to radio on Thursday (June 6).
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Actually Paid $160,000 To Make Bail on Murder-for-Hire Charge
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was released on $2 million bail last week after being accused of hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife. Now we're learning how much Lambesis had to pay to be granted that bail.
Former Eighteen Visions Bassist Mick Morris Dies
Sad news to report as Mick Morris, who was in Eighteen Visions, Bleeding Through and Clear, has passed away at the age of 35. According to AltPress.com, Morris died Sunday (June 2) of a preexisting heart condition.
Device Joined by In This Moment’s Maria Brink for ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ at Rock on the Range
At this weekend's Rock on the Range festival, Device's David Draiman brought up a special guest to sing 'Close My Eyes Forever.' He was joined by Maria Brink of In This Moment to sing the duet from Device's self-titled debut album (watch video above).
British College First To Offer Heavy Metal Degree
Imagine getting college credit for studying Metallica and Iron Maiden and playing metal gigs. Sounds like something metalheads might dream up after a long night of partying, but a college in the U.K. is doing just that. Beginning this fall, New College Nottingham will offer a two-year degree in heavy metal, reports the Nottingham Post...
Alter Bridge Begin Recording Fourth Album
It has been well over two years since Alter Bridge's last album 'ABIII.' But after a tweet last month from bassist Brian Marshall about writing new songs and news from guitarist Mark Tremonti that pre-production had begun, we're now getting confirmation that recording has started...
The Offspring and Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong Team Up for Performance of ‘Gone Away’
In late 2012, the Offspring toured with Dead Sara. During the Offpsring's set, Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara would join the band for a stripped down version of 'Gone Away.' A video of an October performance of the song at a show at the Hollywood Palladium, as well as footage of the pair recording a studio version of the song, has been released (watch below).
Episode 2 of ‘Cooking Hostile’ With Philip Anselmo Unveiled
The initial episode of 'Cooking Hostile' debuted in October, featuring animated versions of Pantera / Down vocalist Philip Anselmo, Anthrax‘s Scott Ian and Suicidal Tendencies‘ Mike Muir participating in a cooking show. Now, the second episode has been posted (watch above).
Hollywood Undead Take Fans Behind the Scenes of ‘We Are’ Video Directed by Slipknot’s Clown
After releasing the Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan-directed video for 'We Are' a couple weeks back, Hollywood Undead have now unveiled a behind-the-scenes clip chronicling the making of the video.
Halestorm Consider Recording New EP of Covers, Ask Fans for Suggestions
Fresh off their first Grammy nomination (for best hard rock/metal performance), Halestorm are thinking of recording another EP of cover songs. They released 'Reanimate: The Covers EP' in 2011.
Hatebreed To Embark on 2013 U.S. Tour With Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus and The Contortionist
Hatebreed's new album, 'The Divinity of Purpose,' will be released Jan. 25 in Europe and Jan. 29 in the United States, and now the band has announced a headlining U.S. tour kicking off in late January.
In This Moment To Release Deluxe Edition of ‘Blood’ via Hot Topic
In This Moment 's fourth studio album 'Blood' was released in August, and on Dec. 18 a special double-disc set will be released exclusively via Hot Topic.