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
Taproot Turmoil Plays Out Over Social Media
Current and former members of Taproot have been bickering with each other via social media over the status of the band.
David Draiman Says It Was Disturbed’s Plan To ‘Come Out of Nowhere’ With New Album
The announcement a few weeks ago that Disturbed are returning from a hiatus with a new album Immortalized in August caught most people by surprise.
Candlebox Announce Lineup Changes + Tour Dates
It has been 20 years since Candlebox released their album Lucy, which went gold and spawned the radio hits "Understanding" and "Simple Lessons."
Dave Grohl Covers Neil Young With Pearl Jam, Blind Melon Members
On July 4, Dave Grohl played a motorcycle rally with a few musical friends and covered songs from Neil Young and Rolling Stones.
Breaking Benjamin to Headline 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise
Breaking Benjamin will be hitting the high seas as headliners of the 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise.
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Wants Band To Record Double Concept Album
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has some ambitious hopes for Slipknot's recording future.
Rob Zombie Pinball Machine on the Way
He's a rocker, movie director and now a pinball wizard. Rob Zombie is launching his own pinball machine.
Soulfly Unveil ‘We Sold Our Souls to Metal’ Lyric Video
Soulfly are rocking with their brand new lyric video for 'We Sold Our Souls to Metal.'
Anthrax to Release ‘The Devil You Know’ Bourbon
Anthrax are getting back in the bourbon game with a new small batch offering called 'The Devil You Know.'
Bullet For My Valentine Unveil Powerful ‘You Want a Battle? (Here’s a War)’ Video
Bullet for My Valentine now have visual representation for their 'You Want a Battle? (Here's a War)' single.
Saint Asonia Unleash New Single ‘Blow Me Wide Open’
Check out the new lyric video for Saint Asonia's 'Blow Me Wide Open.'
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to Do Signings at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Metallica's Kirk Hammett will be selling his KVH Toys and doing signings at the 2015 Comic-Con in San Diego.