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
Motley Crue, ‘The End: Live in Los Angeles’ – DVD/CD Review
Read our review of Motley Crue's DVD/CD release 'The End: Live in Los Angeles.'
James Hetfield Delves Into New Metallica Songs, Admits ‘Hardwired’ Single Is ‘Not Shakespeare’
James Hetfield and his Metallica bandmates delve into the 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' singles and album creation.
Drowning Pool To Headline ‘Not-So-Silent-Night’ Tour, Release Lyric Video for ‘Hell To Pay’
Drowning Pool have revealed the dates for their 'Not-So-Silent-Night' tour and their' 'Hell to Pay' lyric video.
Alien Ant Farm Guitarist Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Audience Member in U.K.
Alien Ant Farm guitarist Terry Corso entered a guilty plea to charges of assaulting an audience member after a liquid was thrown on him at a show in the U.K.
Avenged Sevenfold, ‘The Stage’ – Album Review
Read our review of the new Avenged Sevenfold album 'The Stage.'
Testament, ‘Brotherhood of the Snake’ – Album Review
Read our review of Testament's new album, 'Brotherhood of the Snake.'
Korn Unveil ‘Take Me’ Video
Korn have released the video for 'Take Me' off their new album 'The Serenity of Suffering.'
Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris Says Pay-To-Play Is ‘Just Wrong’
Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris says bands should never have to pay to be on a tour bill.
The Pretty Reckless, ‘Who You Selling For’ – Album Review
Should you pick up The Pretty Reckless' 'Who You Selling For' album? Read our review.
Jane’s Addiction, Bad Brains + MC5 Members React to Rock Hall Nominations
Members of Jane's Addiction, Bad Brains and MC5 have offered statements on being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Original Alice Cooper Band Members Ready Black Friday Release; Bassist Preps Beasto Blanco Album
Alice Cooper and members of his original band will release 'Live From the Astroturf' on Black Friday, and bassist Chuck Garric has a new Beasto Blanco album.
Metallica Rock ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ in Recap of New York Webster Hall Show
Go inside Metallica's recent Webster Hall show in New York City with a focus on the performance of 'For Whom the Bell Tolls.'