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
Stone Sour Unveil Cover of Metallica’s ‘Creeping Death’
Stone Sour are set to unleash their covers EP Meanwhile in Burbank in time for Record Store Day on Saturday (April 18).
Classic Guns N’ Roses Live Shows To See Album Release
Live Radio Broadcasts will be released April 27 via Bandana Records, though the band's involvement in the double album hasn't been confirmed.
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’ [Video]
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 [Pic]
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.
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds + Tool’s Danny Carey Involved In Legend Of The Seagullmen Project
Legend of the Seagullmen are a long-running Florida collective that fuse music, performance art, 3-D film and more into their shows.
Down Unveil Potent New Live Video For ‘We Knew Him Well’ [Video]
Down have delivered a blistering new performance-based clip for their single 'We Knew Him Well.'
Anthrax, White Zombie And Fates Warning Members Team Up To Form Motor Sister [Video]
Mother Superior were a band that disbanded a few years ago. Anthrax's Scott Ian was a big fan of the band, and he's formed Motor Sister to pay tribute to them.
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Was Careful Not To Cross Zakk Wylde + Other Bandmates [Video]
Metallica's Robert Trujillo reveals in a new interview his key for dealing with bandmates and says he was careful not to cross Zakk Wylde and others.
Slipknot’s Mick Thomson: ‘We Hope To Do Our Next Record Sooner’
Slipknot hope to follow up their latest album in a quicker time than it has taken in the past.
Anthrax Unveil Own Brand Of Bourbon
Anthrax can now toast their accomplishments with their own brand of bourbon called 'Indians.'
Kid Rock Asks Fans To Help Provide Care Packages For Operation Troop Aid
Kid Rock is doubling his efforts to send care packages to military personnel this holiday season.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor: ‘I Don’t Know’ If Former Drummer Joey Jordison Will Ever Rejoin Band [Video]
Corey Taylor says he doesn't know if Joey Jordison will ever rejoin Slipknot, but he doesn't rule out the possibility.
Corey Taylor: Slipknot Could Go Without Masks, ‘But I Don’t Think We’d Want To’
Corey Taylor reveals that Slipknot could eventually tour without masks, but explains why he feels that that won't happen.
Kid Rock Receives ‘Patriot Award’ From Operation Troop Aid
Kid Rock was honored for his continued support of the military with the Patriot Award by Operation Troop Aid.
All That Remains Unleash New Song ‘No Knock’
Listen to the new All That Remains track 'No Knocks' above accompanied by some adorable dog footage.
Mark Tremonti: We Haven’t Spoken To Scott Stapp Since The Last Creed Tour
Mark Tremonti has been keeping busy with Alter Bridge and his solo band, and in a new interview he says Creed isn't currently on his radar screen.
Slash TV Concert Special To Debut On DirecTV [Video]
Back in September, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators played three shows at iconic Sunset Strip venues the Troubadour, the Roxy and the Whiskey-a-Go-Go
Slayer’s Kerry King Gives Tour Of His Snake Warehouse [Video]
Slayer guitarist Kerry King gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his Psychotic Exotics’ reptile house and herpetology nursery.