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
Metallica’s ‘One’ Collaboration With Lang Lang Now Available on iTunes
At the Grammy awards last month, Metallica performed their song 'One' with classical pianist Lang Lang, and now a recording of the rehearsal performance is available as a digital download.
Tool Add More Dates to March 2014 Tour
Last month, Tool announced a handful of West Coast tour dates, but they have now added several more concerts to the trek (all dates below). The tour still launches March 4 in Spokane, Wash., and will now go through March 27, wrapping up in Phoenix, Ariz.
Black Sabbath ‘Far Too Busy’ To Think About Another Album
Most people in their mid-60s are thinking about retirement, but Black Sabbath are riding a wave of popularity and nonstop activity thanks to the success of last year's album '13.' The disc was so well received that fans want to know if and when the band will record another album.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Releases Shirt To Raise Money for Aunt’s Cancer Treatment
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach's aunt is battling bile duct cancer, and the singer has teamed up with his bandmates to help raise money for her treatments.
In This Moment Ready To Work on New Album After Inking Major-Label Deal
In This Moment advanced to the proverbial next level with 2012's 'Blood,' and now they are ready to continue their ascent. The band wrapped up the 'Blood' tour cycle last night (Feb. 4), and guitarist Chris Howorth reveals in a new interview that the band is ready to hit the studio later this month to start work on the follow-up.
Seether Unveil Dates for Spring 2014 Headlining U.S. Tour With Black Stone Cherry + Skindred
After revealing the lineup for this year's Rise Above Fest last week, Seether have unveiled more tour dates. Their Spring North American tour launches April 18 in Huntington, N.Y. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7 at this location.
Folk Rocker Writes Song About Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine
Back in the '90s, Robert Rolfe Feddersen was the singer of a band called Loudmouth. These days, he's a folk rock singer who will be releasing the album 'American Loser' on Feb. 25. One of the songs on the album is 'Dave's Lament,' a track Feddersen wrote about Dave Mustaine.
Alice in Chains Announce Spring 2014 U.S. Tour
Alice in Chains have announced dates for a U.S. tour that launches April 25 in Tulsa, Okla (dates below). Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29 at AliceinChains.com. The public on-sale date is Friday, Jan. 31.
Black Label Society To Headline 2014 Revolver Golden Gods Tour
Black Label Society have just announced via their Facebook page that they will be headlining the Revolver Golden Gods Tour.
Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ Featured in Trailer for ‘300: Rise of an Empire’
You may have seen a TV ad (watch above) for the upcoming movie '300: Rise of an Empire' and heard a familiar song. It's Black Sabbath's classic tune 'War Pigs.' The track gets even more exposure starting at the 1:10 mark in the theatrical trailer for the film (watch below).
Sevendust Announce ‘Time Travelers & Bonfires’ Acoustic Album and Tour
Last year, Sevendust embarked on a crowdfunding campaign to record an acoustic album. According to their PledgeMusic page, more than 2700 people have contributed, and they have exceeded their goal by more than 60 percent with more than two months remaining. Now, more details have been revealed about the project.
Upcoming Slash Album Described as ‘Sleazier, Tougher and More Dangerous’
Recently, Slash revealed that a lot of progress was being made on his next album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Now bassist Todd Kerns is revealing more details about the forthcoming effort.