Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
Chad Childers
Rock Stars in Their Pre-Fame Bands
Who remembers Bad Radio or Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty? That's okay, at least you know their singers and you can see their pre-fame footage.
As Everything Unfolds Address Future After Drummer’s Death
The band issue a statement on their plans to continue following the late August death of their drummer.
Three Days Grace Tease First Festival Appearances With New Lineup
We've got a reunion with Adam Gontier. Now Three Days Grace need some new dates to play.
Frank Carter + The Rattlesnakes Issue Statement on Impending Hiatus
After nine years and five albums, the band is taking a break. See what they had to say.
Hear Perry Farrell’s Isolated Vocals Moments Before Jane’s Addiction Onstage Fight – ‘F–k These Motherf–kers’
Farrell's frustration boils over with an expletive-filled rant that eventually was turned toward his bandmates.
Nine New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2024)
Kerry King, Josey Scott and Geoff Tate are among the musicians announcing new tours this past week. Will you be getting tickets?
Six Times Bands Reunited With a Classic Member + Didn’t Kick Anyone Out
Change doesn't have to result in heartbreak. These bands proved that different era members of a band can co-exist together.
Goth College Volleyball Player Photo Is Going Viral
The rare occasion of beach volleyball and goth culture crossing over with fans online loving it.
Three Days Grace Issue Statement Confirming Reunion With Adam Gontier (With a Twist)
See what Three Days Grace had to say about their future with returning singer Adam Gontier.
Coal Chamber Bow Out of Aftershock Festival, Issue Statement
The band relay that they won't be able to play Aftershock this year and explain why.
Over 35 Great Rock + Metal Record Store Day Black Friday Releases
Pearl Jam, Motley Crue and Lamb of God lead the 2024 Record Store Day Black Friday offerings. See what else you can pick up.
What Are Three Days Grace Teasing With Adam Gontier?
A new Three Days Grace social teaser seems to suggest a collaboration with former vocalist Adam Gontier. See what else you get out of that tease?