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
Guns N’ Roses’ DJ Ashba Says Band’s Punctuality Issues Are in the Past
Guns N' Roses have been known to start shows late, but guitarist DJ Ashba says the punctuality issues are now a thing of the past.
Judas Priest Reveal ‘Crossfire’ Song Clip From Upcoming Album
Judas Priest have been unveiling a steady stream of previews and full versions of songs from their upcoming album 'Redeemer of Souls,' which will be released July 8. In the clip above you can listen to a snippet of the song 'Crossfire' along with commentary from frontman Rob Halford...
Metallica Release Helsinki Show Footage, Including Live Debut of ‘The Frayed Ends of Sanity’
As Metallica have been playing their 'By Request' tour where fans pick the setlist, the shows have included their big hits like 'One,' 'Enter Sandman' and 'Nothing Else Matters,' but also some surprises.
The fans at Sonisphere Finland voted for 'The Frayed Ends of Sanity' from 1988's '...
Godsmack Tease New Single ‘1000hp’
Godsmack have finished up recording their latest album '1000hp,' and now we're getting a sneak preview of the title track and leadoff single.
Soundgarden Eyeing Deluxe ‘Badmotorfinger’ Reissue
Soundgarden are considering giving 'Badmotorfinger' a similar treatment to the new 'Superunknown' reissue.
Guns N’ Roses Live ‘Appetite for Democracy 3D’ To Be Released on Blu-Ray in July
Guns N' Roses first Las Vegas residency in 2012 has been captured for a Blu-ray and DVD release.
Ace Frehley Unleashes New Single ‘Gimme a Feelin”
Check out the first single off Ace Frehley's upcoming album 'Space Invader.'
Ted Nugent To Release New Album ‘SHUTUP&JAM!’ and Embark on Summer Tour
It has been seven years since the last Ted Nugent studio album, and the legendary guitarist is back with 'SHUTUP&JAM!,' set for a July 8 release.
Metallica’s James Hetfield To Narrate Upcoming History Channel Series ‘The Hunt’
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has a number of hobbies and pastimes, one of which is hunting. Hetfield has experience in bear hunting, which is the subject of the upcoming History series 'The Hunt,' and he'll be the narrator for the eight episode series that premieres Sunday, June 8 at 10PM ET.
Killswitch Engage to Headline Dirt Fest 2014
Most of the lineup has been announced for this year's annual Dirt Fest. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Mich., and Killswitch Engage will headline (watch Banana 101.5's announcement video above).
Slayer, Jane’s Addiction, Offspring + More to Play Classic Albums in Full at 2014 Riot Fests
On Wednesday, the lineups were announced for the annual Riot Fest events in Chicago and Denver. Today (May 14), it was revealed that 10 of the bands will be playing classic albums in their entirety at the festivals, including Slayer, Jane's Addiction and the Offspring.
Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell ‘Surprised’ Nirvana Were Inducted Into Rock Hall Before Pearl Jam
Earlier this year, Nirvana entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making them the first "grunge band" from the Seattle scene to be inducted. As Alice in Chains prepare to play a show in Cleveland next week, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located, guitarist Jerry Cantrell spoke with Cleveland.com about Nirvana's induction and more.