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
Slipknot Top Billboard 200 Chart With New Album ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’
After a six year gap between studio albums, Slipknot have returned with a vengeance.
Otherwise Light Up The Night With ‘Darker Side Of The Moon’ Video [Watch’
Otherwise have just unveiled their brand new video for the current hit single, 'Darker Side of the Moon.'
Philip Anselmo: Superjoint Ritual Reunion ‘Is A One-Off, A Hundred Percent’
If you want to see Superjoint Ritual, you better get yourself to the Housecore Horror Film Festival.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Showcases Unique Collectibles In ‘As The Palaces Burn’ DVD Outtake
Lamb of God's Randy Blythe shows off some of his unique collectibles in a new DVD outtake from the 'As the Palaces Burn' documentary.
Clutch’s Neil Fallon: I ‘Treat Concerts the Way I Do A Dinner – Turn Your Phone Off’ [Video]
Clutch frontman Neil Fallon says those recording on phones at shows are missing the live experience.
Live Unveil ‘We Open the Door’ From ‘The Turn’ [Video]
Live are digging deeper into their 'The Turn' album, offering up the new song 'We Open the Door' in advance of the album release.
Chino Moreno-Led Team Sleep Offer Recording Update On New Album
Team Sleep have reactivated to record a new album and guitarist Todd Wilkinson has offered an update on the disc.
Nonpoint Unveil ‘Breaking Skin’ Video
Nonpoint have unveiled the video for the single 'Breaking Skin.' The powerful clip was directed by Justin Reich.
Ace Frehley To Embark On November 2014 U.S. Tour
Ace Frehley is ready to take 'Space Invader' on the road. He just revealed his new live band and November 2014 tour dates.
Slayer Inspired Scion To Be Unveiled At November Car Show
Slayer are taking things to the next level with a vehicle inspired by the band.
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Donates $100,000 to Houston Cancer Center
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has made a significant donation to the Houston Cancer Center.
Avenged Sevenfold Unveil New Trailer + Release Date for ‘Deathbat’ Video Game
Along with unveiling a new trailer, Avenged Sevenfold have announced Oct. 16 as the release date for their mobile video game 'Hail To the King: Deathbat.'
Live Unleash New Song ‘The Way Around Is Through’ From Upcoming ‘The Turn’ Album [Listen]
After the announcement a couple weeks ago that Live were returning with a new singer, the band has unveiled a new single, 'The Way Around is Through.'
Nonpoint Unleash Catchy New Track ‘Never Ending Hole’
Nonpoint have returned with a catchy new song called 'Never Ending Hole' from their 'The Return' album.
Buckcherry Unleash Raucous ‘Say F#ck It’ Video [Watch]
Buckcherry have revealed the rocking video for their new single, 'Say F#ck It.'
Watch Metallica Rock ‘Battery’ + ‘The Four Horsemen’ At 2014 Heavy Montreal Festival [Video]
Metallica have released video footage of their performances of 'Battery' and 'The Four Horsemen' from the 2014 Heavy Montreal Festival.
Wovenwar Unveil Hard Hitting ‘All Rise’ Video [Video]
Wovenwar, featuring the former members of As I Lay Dying, have unleashed a hard-hitting performance-based video of their new song 'All Rise.'
Dave Mustaine: I Probably Shouldn’t Have Punched James Hetfield In Ihe Mouth
In a new interview, Dave Mustaine lists a few of his regrets, including punching James Hetfield in the mouth.
Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes Reveals Ketamine Addiction + Rehab Stint [Video]
Monday night (July 21) was the inaugural Alternative Press Music Awards in Cleveland, Ohio. One of the most surprising moments of the evening was during Bring Me the Horizon vocalist Oli Sykes' Album of the Year acceptance speech for 'Sempiternal...
Metallica Post Official Footage From Glastonbury + Other Recent Shows [Video]
Metallica have posted their own official footage from the Glastonbury Festival, as well as concert video recaps from Italy and the Netherlands.