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
In This Moment Songs Receive Lullaby Treatment on New Album
Tracks like "Whore" and "Sex Metal Barbie" aren't exactly baby friendly, at least not in their original forms, but now there are lullaby versions of those tunes.
James Hetfield + M. Shadows Audition To Be Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3′
As part of a contest to be a zombie in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game, a clip has been released that you can watch above that features celebrities "auditioning" to be zombies.
Coheed and Cambria Add Fall 2015 Tour Dates
Coheed and Cambria have fleshed out their fall tour schedule, adding more dates around the release of their 'The Color Before the Sun' album.
AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Used By Ashley Madison Hackers
How does an AC/DC classic tie into the Ashley Madison hacking scandal? Find out here.
Trivium Unleash ‘Blind Leading the Blind’ Video
The clip features a middle-aged bar band playing the song to a varied audience that includes everyone from young adults clad in Trivium shirts to senior citizens.
The Sword Unveil Late 2015 North American Tour, ‘The Dreamthieves’ Lyric Video
The Sword will see plenty of highway and concert stages in 2015's final months as they've just announced two legs of touring.
Vinnie Paul Talks Eddie Van Halen Friendship + Upcoming Hellyeah Album
Van Halen and Pantera are both known for having guitar and drum playing brothers in their bands.
Chris Cornell Unveils Track From Upcoming ‘Higher Truth’ Solo Album, Plans Acoustic Tour
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will be releasing a new solo album Higher Truth on Sept. 18 via Universal Music.
Marty Friedman Says He’d ‘Rather Chew Glass’ Than Listen to Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is considered by many to be the best guitarist of all time, and is undoubtedly on the short list of great axemen. Not everybody is a fan, apparently.
Soulfly Get Biblical On New Track ‘Sodomites’
Soulfly dig into the Bible for inspiration with the new song 'Sodomites.'
Motorhead Unleash Blazing ‘Electricity’ Lyric Video
Motorhead are giving fans another taste of new music with the 'Electricity' music video.
The Darkness Feature ‘Darkness Army’ of Fans in ‘Last of Our Kind’ Video
The Darkness welcomed the 'Darkness Army' of fans to rock out in their new 'Last of Our Kind' video.