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
Bring Me the Horizon Frontman Oli Sykes’ Clothing Company Creates ‘Star Wars’ Inspired Jac…
Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes' clothing company Drop Dead has unveiled a pair of jackets inspired by the film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Anthrax / Fall Out Boy / Volbeat / ETID Supergroup The Damned Things Record New Songs for …
The supergroup The Damned Things featuring members of Anthrax, Volbeat, Every Time I Die and Fall Out Boy have reportedly recorded songs for an EP.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Reveals Throat Cancer Scare From Early In His Career
In a new video clip, Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach reflects on a throat cancer scare that he had early in his musical career.
Skillet Announce Second Leg of ‘Unleashed’ Tour With Sick Puppies + Devour the Day
Skillet will be hitting the road again next year in support of their latest album, 'Unleashed.'
Lars Ulrich: It ‘Remains To Be Seen’ Whether Metallica Can Perform Into Our 60s and 70s
Lars Ulrich ponders whether Metallica can keep going into their 70s and 80s.
Sepultura’s ‘The Roadrunner Albums 1985-1996′ Box Set Coming in January
Sepultura's 'The Roadrunner Albums 1985-1996' box set is expected to arrive in January.
Black Sabbath Share Footage Of 1970 TV Performance of ‘Paranoid’
Want a glimpse of Black Sabbath in their early days? Watch this 1970 performance of 'Paranoid' from 'Top of the Pops.'
Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams Battles Through Complications While Awaiting Liver Transplan…
An update on Eyehategod singer Mike IX Williams' health has been issued, while he awaits a liver transplant.
Deicide Apparently Replace Guitarist Jack Owen With Monstrosity’s Mark English
While no official announcement has been made yet, Deicide apparently have a new guitarist.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Going to North Dakota to Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
The planned Dakota Access Pipeline would transport almost 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day across four states from northwest North Dakota to Illinois.
Metallica, ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ – Album Review
Read our review of the highly anticipated new Metallica album 'Hardwired...To Self Destruct.'
Anthrax to Play ‘Among the Living’ In Full on 2017 U.K. Tour; Joey Belladonna Sings Bon Jo…
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Anthrax's signature album Among the Living. To celebrate, the band will be playing the disc in its entirety on next year's UK tour.
The eight-show trek kicks off Feb. 9 in Birmingham. Opening will be The Raven Age, whose lineup includes guitarist Geor…
The eight-show trek kicks off Feb. 9 in Birmingham. Opening will be The Raven Age, whose lineup includes guitarist Geor…