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
Corey Taylor Ranks Slipknot’s Albums From Least Favorite to Favorite
For artists, ranking albums can be as difficult as ranking children. For Slipknot, that feat is especially challenging.
Dave Grohl: ‘I Will Be a Diehard Metallica Fan Until the Day I Die’
As Record Store Day ambassador, Dave Grohl professes his love for Metallica.
Stone Sour Preview Black Sabbath Cover ‘Children of the Grave’
With Record Store Day on Saturday, Stone Sour have unveiled a snippet of another track from their Meanwhile in Burbank covers EP.
Stone Sour Unveil Cover of Metallica’s ‘Creeping Death’
Stone Sour are set to unleash their covers EP Meanwhile in Burbank in time for Record Store Day on Saturday (April 18).
Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators To Release ‘Live at the Roxy’ on DVD
'Live at the Roxy 14.25.9' will be released on DVD June 15. Other formats include Blu-ray, double CD and triple LP.
Killswitch Engage 2014 Halloween Show to Be Released on DVD
Among the items on Killswitch Engage's agenda is a new DVD featuring footage from their 2014 Halloween show.
Former Guns N’ Roses Bandmates Duff McKagan + Izzy Stradlin Record New Song
Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin recently recorded a new song.
Lamb of God Vocalist Randy Blythe Unveils New Music Projects
The Lamb of God frontman found the time to create and unveil two very different sounding tracks.
New Albums Will Be Released Globally on Fridays Beginning Summer 2015
Starting this summer, the music industry will begin releasing new music globally on Fridays.
In This Moment Map Out Spring U.S. Tour With Butcher Babies, Upon a Burning Body + More
In This Moment have just announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour this spring in support of their latest album Black Widow.
Video Tour of Dimebag Darrell’s Home and Studio Revealed
Guitar World magazine offers video tour of Dimebag's home and studio in Texas.
Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford Recalls Outrageous MTV VMA Protest
Long before Kanye, Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford forged his own legacy for award show mayhem.