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
Black Stone Cherry’s Unveil Heavy ‘Fiesta Del Fuego’ Lyric Video
As anticipation builds for Black Stone Cherry's latest album 'Magic Mountain,' you can now listen to another new track from the album that's due to be released May 6. Watch the lyric video for 'Fiesta Del Fuego' above.
DragonForce Reveal ‘Maximum Overload’ Release Plans, Stream New Demo
DragonForce are ramping up to the August 19 release of their next studio album, 'Maximum Overload.' The band is getting the record together, but you can preview a demo of the track 'Defenders' via Revolver.
Gus G + Suicide Silence’s Mark Heylmun Talk Mitch Lucker + Guitars in ‘Metalhead to Head’ Episode
Guitarists Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) and Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) sat down for the latest episode of Fuse TV's 'Metalhead to Head' (watch part one above and part two below). There was a lot of shredding and funny stories about times their guitar kill switches accidentally engaged on stage.
Wolfmother Stream Surprise Album ‘New Crown,’ Unveil ‘Heavy Weight’ Video
If Beyonce can release a surprise album, why not Wolfmother? After splitting the band up last year to go solo, frontman Andrew Stockdale decided to go back to using the Wolfmother name and released their third album 'New Crown' via Bandcamp. You can stream the entire album below.
Sevendust Add Second Leg to ‘An Evening With’ Acoustic Trek
With the April 15 release of their crowdfunded acoustic album 'Time Travelers & Bonfires' just a few weeks away, Sevendust have added more dates to their previously announced acoustic 'An Evening With Sevendust' tour.
Korn, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and More to Play 2014 Rock USA Festival
You'll want to start booking travel for Wisconsin this summer. That's because the lineup for this year's Rock USA festival has been unveiled and it definitely rocks. The event, which will be held July 16-19 at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wis., features such big name acts as Korn, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and more.
Dio ‘Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993′ CD and DVD Coming in May
After the release last year of 'Finding the Sacred Heart: Live in Philly 1986,' Eagle Rock Entertainment is unleashing another classic Dio show. 'Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993' will be released May 13 (track listing below).
Metallica Join MusiCares MAP Fund Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Metallica already have a lot on their plate, but they aren't too busy to help out a worthy cause. They will be performing at the 10th annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert on May 12 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles where their pal Ozzy Osbourne is being saluted.
Metallica Reveal Full Details for Second Annual San Francisco Giants ‘Metallica Night’
Metallica have a busy summer planned, as they've lined up a number of shows and plan to work on material for a new album. Last year, they were asked by their hometown San Francisco Giants baseball team to participate in Metallica Night, and it was such a success they are doing it again.
Led Zeppelin To Release Box Set Editions of First Three Albums Remastered by Jimmy Page
Led Zeppelin, one of the most popular and influential rock bands in history, are issuing box sets of their first three albums. Deluxe editions of 'Led Zeppelin,' 'Led Zeppelin II' and 'Led Zeppelin III' will be available June 3 (see artwork above and below). It's the first installment of the planned reissues of all nine of their studio albums.
Korn’s Ray Luzier and Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Talk Drumming for ‘Metalhead to Head’
In the latest episode of Fuse's 'Metalhead to Head,' Korn's Ray Luzier and Anthrax's Charlie Benante sit down and chat with each other (watch Part 1 above). Two great drummers shoot the breeze about everything from how they got started drumming to developing their style to being fathers. There's a drum pad in between them, and throughout the interview they actually play various parts and demonst
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Says He’d Consider Playing Grammys Again
Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age recently sat down for a fan Q&A with Australia's Fasterlouder.com. Some of the questions he answered (watch above) included the Grammys, the Kyuss lawsuit, the possibility of another Desert Sessions album and his favorite ice cream flavor.