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
Alice Cooper Says Axl Rose’s Voice Is ‘Absolutely Perfect’ for AC/DC
Alice Cooper is among those that thinks the pairing of Axl Rose and AC/DC is a good one.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: ‘I Developed My Own Musical Path While Being in Record Stores’
The Metallica guitarist says he developed his musical aesthetic by his trips to record stores as a youth.
Metallica Unveil ‘Frantic’ From Record Store Day Live Album + Demo of ‘Fight Fire With Fire’
Metallica continue their massive roll out, revealing a live version of 'Frantic' from their Record Store Day album, and a demo of 'Fight Fire With Fire.'
Fear Factory Unveil Futuristic ‘Expiration Date’ Video
Fear Factory are back with a futuristic looking new video for their 'Genexus' album closer, 'Expiration Date.'
Katatonia Unveil Lyric Video For ‘Old Heart Falls’
Katatonia have reveled the new song 'Old Heart Falls' from their 'The Fall of Hearts' album in the form of a lyric video.
Corey Taylor Says New Book ‘America 51′ Focuses on ‘How Bats–t Crazy My Country Is Right Now’
Corey Taylor has titled his new book 'America 51' and he says that it will 'piss off a lot of people.'
Accept Plan to Release New Album in 2017
During a recent interview, Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman revealed that the band is working on new music and that they are shooting for a 2017 album release.
Ghost Win Swedish Grammis Award For ‘Meliora,’ Perform ‘He Is’ At Ceremony
Ghost need to make more room for awards, as they just took home the Swedish Grammis for 'Meliora.' See footage and watch their performance of 'He Is' here.
Dope Launch Live Album Pre-Order, Hope To Fund Classic Reunion Tour
Dope have launched pre-orders for a new live album and are hoping to fund taking their classic lineup to stages around the world.
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Street Party Planned For March
Ronnie James Dio's Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will host a street party in Glendale, Calif.