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
Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Be Honored at Bass Player Live! 2015
Congrats to Lemmy Kilmister, who will be one of the honorees at the 2015 Bass Player Live! event taking place in Los Angeles.
38 Years Ago: Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Testified at the 1985 PMRC Senate Hearing
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, who was invited to testify in the 1985 Senate hearing regarding the content of songs, reflects on the experience.
The Harp Twins Cover Metallica’s ‘One’
The Harp Twins are back with another Metallica cover. This time around twin sisters Camille and Kennerly Kitt give "One" the ethereal harp treatment.
Van Halen’s David Lee Roth Hilariously Berates Fan Who Threw Beer Onstage
With the high price of beer at concerts, it seems like a waste of money to want to toss one onstage.
AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Used By Ashley Madison Hackers
How does an AC/DC classic tie into the Ashley Madison hacking scandal? Find out here.
In This Moment Songs Receive Lullaby Treatment on New Album
Tracks like "Whore" and "Sex Metal Barbie" aren't exactly baby friendly, at least not in their original forms, but now there are lullaby versions of those tunes.
James Hetfield + M. Shadows Audition To Be Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3′
As part of a contest to be a zombie in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game, a clip has been released that you can watch above that features celebrities "auditioning" to be zombies.
The Sword Unveil Late 2015 North American Tour, ‘The Dreamthieves’ Lyric Video
The Sword will see plenty of highway and concert stages in 2015's final months as they've just announced two legs of touring.
Trivium Unleash ‘Blind Leading the Blind’ Video
The clip features a middle-aged bar band playing the song to a varied audience that includes everyone from young adults clad in Trivium shirts to senior citizens.
Vinnie Paul Talks Eddie Van Halen Friendship + Upcoming Hellyeah Album
Van Halen and Pantera are both known for having guitar and drum playing brothers in their bands.
Chris Cornell Unveils Track From Upcoming ‘Higher Truth’ Solo Album, Plans Acoustic Tour
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will be releasing a new solo album Higher Truth on Sept. 18 via Universal Music.
Marty Friedman Says He’d ‘Rather Chew Glass’ Than Listen to Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is considered by many to be the best guitarist of all time, and is undoubtedly on the short list of great axemen. Not everybody is a fan, apparently.