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
Former Guns N’ Roses Bandmates Duff McKagan + Izzy Stradlin Record New Song
Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin recently recorded a new song.
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.
Metallica + Megadeth Combined in New Mashup ‘Fight Fire With Lungs of Hell’
YouTube mashup-meister The Taskmaster has returned to the thrash metal well for another combination of Metallica and Megadeth.
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’s Lars Ulrich on New Album: ‘Creative Elements Are Getting Close to Being Done’
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals in a new interview that the creative process for their new album is close to being complete.
New Albums Will Be Released Globally on Fridays Beginning Summer 2015
Starting this summer, the music industry will begin releasing new music globally on Fridays.
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Slash + More To Rock 2015 Beale Street Music Festival
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against and Slash are just a few of the rockers leading the way at the 2015 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.
In This Moment Map Out Spring U.S. Tour With Butcher Babies, Upon a Burning Body + More
In This Moment have just announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour this spring in support of their latest album Black Widow.
Metallica Unveil Video From Recent Corporate Gig
The employees of Salesforce.com were fortunate enough to have Metallica play the company's private party in San Francisco on Feb. 9.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe To Hold NYC Photography Exhibition Beginning in May
Lamb of God's Randy Blythe is ready to display his photography for New York City audiences to enjoy.
Stephen Pearcy Says There Will Probably Not Be Another Ratt Record
Former Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy says that tensions have only increased since he left the band.
Video Tour of Dimebag Darrell’s Home and Studio Revealed
Guitar World magazine offers video tour of Dimebag's home and studio in Texas.