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
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.
Disturbed’s David Draiman Says 95 Percent of His Songs Were Written While High
Disturbed's David Draiman has admitted his fondness for marijuana during the writing process for his music.
Disturbed Tease New Music, Release 6th Installment of ‘The Making of Immortalized’ Video
Fans will soon hear some new music from Disturbed's album 'Immortalized.'
Fans Can Attend Sebastian Bach’s Wedding Reception For $300
Rocker Sebastian Bach is getting married to Suzanne Le in August, and you can attend the nuptials for $300.
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.
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."
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.
Glenn Danzig Reveals Covers For ‘Skeletons’ Disc, Teases New Original Album
Glenn Danzig has revealed some of the covers that will be featured on his 'Skeletons' disc and teased a new disc of original tracks.
Five Finger Death Punch Reveal Track Listing + Bundle Options for ‘Got Your Six’
Five Finger Death Punch unveiled the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" from their upcoming album 'Got Your Six,' and now have revealed the disc's track listing.
Mayhem Festival Organizer Tried To Book Pantera Reunion, Says No Uproar Festival This Year
With announcements of festivals coming seemingly every day, you may not have noticed that there has not been any word of the lineup for a new edition of the Uproar Festival.
Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan: ‘I’m In the Greatest Band In The World. Period’
Slipknot are touring again and Shawn Crahan reveals some of the tweaks to their stage show that will make their summer run a must-see.
Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Gets Remixed With Rap by Late Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
DJ Cummerbund has mashed up Drowning Pool's "Bodies" with late wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage's rap 'Hit the Floor.'
2015 Aftershock Festival: Slipknot, Deftones, Faith No More, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson + More
The lineup has just been announced for the fourth annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival.
Nickelback Top Popular Rock Acts in Lyrics Intelligence Analysis
Lyrics to most songs aren't exactly Shakespearean, but a new study scientifically examining lyrics says they are barely grade school level.
Metallica’s ‘Battery’ Gets Blazing Banjo Cover By Rob Scallon [Video]
Rob Scallon's 'May-tallica' fun continues with a blistering banjo cover of 'Battery.'
Chino Moreno Reveals Release Date for New Deftones Album
Deftones have been working on a new album, and now more details are being revealed about when it will likely be released.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine On Kiko Loureiro: ‘Definitely The Best Guitarist We’ve Ever Had’
Dave Mustaine offers high praise to Megadeth's new guitarist Kiko Loureiro.
Corey Taylor Ranks Slipknot’s Albums From Least Favorite to Favorite
For artists, ranking albums can be as difficult as ranking children. For Slipknot, that feat is especially challenging.
Dave Grohl: ‘I Will Be A Diehard Metallica Fan Until The Day I Die’
As Record Store Day ambassador, Dave Grohl professes his love for Metallica.