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
Judas Priest Score Highest Chart Debut Ever With ‘Redeemer of Souls’
Judas Priest's latest album 'Redeemer of Souls' has received a lot of accolades, and those positive reviews are translating into sales.
Former Megadeth Members Nick Menza + James LoMenzo Form New Project
Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza and ex-Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo have been jamming together, working on a new project.
Sevendust Plug Back In for Tour With Gemini Syndrome
After playing 'An Evening With Sevendust' unplugged shows for the past few months in support of their acoustic album ‘Time Travelers & Bonfires,‘ Sevendust are cranking back up in electric mode for a summer tour with Gemini Syndrome.
Metallica Post Official Footage From Glastonbury + Other Recent Shows
Metallica have posted their own official footage from the Glastonbury Festival, as well as concert video recaps from Italy and the Netherlands.
Mastodon Announce New Leg of 2014 U.S. Tour With Gojira + Kvelertak
Mastodon will hit the road this fall with some familiar faces, as Gojira and Kvelertak will carry over as openers from Mastodon's spring trek.
Avenged Sevenfold Announce ‘Waking the Fallen’ Album Reissue Plans
Avenged Sevenfold have announced plans for their 'Waking the Fallen' reissue.
DragonForce Unleash Video for ‘The Game’
The new DragonForce album 'Maximum Overload' will be released on Aug. 19, and the band has just unveiled the video for the new single 'The Game.'
Megadeth in the Studio Working on New Material
David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine are busy writing new riffs for the next Megadeth album.
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Makes Cameo in World Cup Budweiser Ad
Check out Axl Rose in this new World Cup Budweiser commercial.
Soundgarden Members Start New Side Project With QOTSA + Off! Musicians
Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd and drummer Matt Cameron (also a member of Pearl Jam) are teaming up with Off! guitarist Dimitri Coats and multi-instrumentalist Alain Johannes (ex-Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures) for an unnamed new project.
Royal Blood Announce U.S. Headlining Tour + Support Dates for the Pixies
Royal Blood have announced a summer headlining tour as well as fall shows opening for The Pixies.
Watch Entire Sets From Metallica, Iron Maiden + More at Rock Am Ring Festival
Germany's massive annual Rock Am Ring festival ended yesterday (June 8), wrapping up four days of music featuring some of the biggest names in metal and rock including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, Alter Bridge,. Mastodon, Opeth, Trivum, Nine Inch Nails, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Suicide Silence, the Offspring and many more...