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
Mastodon ‘Catch the Throne’ Mixtape Track ‘White Walker’ Available for Streaming
Mastodon 'Catch the Throne' mixtape song "White Walker" has hit the internet.
Corrosion of Conformity’s Reed Mullin Thinks New Album With Pepper Keenan Is Gonna Happen
Corrosion of Conformity have been touring with Pepper Keenan and drummer Reed Mullin has high hopes that an album will follow.
2015 Record Store Day: Guide to Rock + Metal
What's there to pick up on Record Store Day? We've got your guide to 2015's rock and metal releases here.
Nickelback, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest + Shinedown Headline 2015 Rock Fest in Wisconsin
The lineup has been announced for the 22nd annual Rock Fest in Cadott, Wis. Headlining the July 16-19 event will be Nickelback, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest and Shinedown.
Metallica + Megadeth Combined in New Mashup ‘Fight Fire With Lungs of Hell’
YouTube mashup-meister The Taskmaster has returned to the thrash metal well for another combination of Metallica and Megadeth.
Alice Cooper Featured on Arizona Coyotes Hockey Mask
Arizona resident and rock legend Alice Cooper is a huge sports fan, and he's been a longtime supporter of the Arizona Coyotes NHL hockey team.
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.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on New Album: ‘Creative Elements Are Getting Close to Being Done’
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals in a new interview that the creative process for their new album is close to being complete.
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.
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Slash + More To Rock 2015 Beale Street Music Festival
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against and Slash are just a few of the rockers leading the way at the 2015 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.
Metallica Unveil Video From Recent Corporate Gig
The employees of Salesforce.com were fortunate enough to have Metallica play the company's private party in San Francisco on Feb. 9.
Stephen Pearcy Says There Will Probably Not Be Another Ratt Record
Former Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy says that tensions have only increased since he left the band.