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
Rise Against, Killswitch Engage + letlive Add November Leg to 2015 Tour
Get ready for Leg 2! Rise Against, Killswitch Engage and letlive will continue touring together this fall.
Disturbed’s David Draiman Says 95 Percent of His Songs Were Written While High
Disturbed's David Draiman has admitted his fondness for marijuana during the writing process for his music.
Anthrax Plan ‘Spreading the Disease’ 30th Anniversary Edition, Eye 2016 for New Album
October will mark 30 years since Anthrax's second album Spreading the Disease was released.
Bring Me the Horizon Unveil ‘Throne’ Video, Reveal ‘That’s the Spirit’ Track Listing
Bring Me the Horizon have released the video for the track "Throne" (watch above) and have unveiled the track listing for 'That's the Spirit.'
Does Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ Sound Similar to Song From Obscure ’60s Michigan Band?
The website Dangerous Minds has unearthed an obscure American garage band's song from the same era that has a similar riff as Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid.'
Fear Factory Plan Headlining U.S. Tour With Once Human, Before the Mourning + The Bloodline
As Fear Factory prepare to hit the road on a tour with Coal Chamber that begins on Friday (July 24) the band has announced a follow-up to that trek.
Korn To Play Self-Titled Debut Album in Its Entirety During Fall 2015 U.S. Tour
Korn began commemorating the 20th anniversary of their 1994 self-titled album with shows in 2014.
Avatar Announce U.S. Tour With Huntress, Gemini Syndrome and First Decree
The Swedish band Avatar will be returning to the United States in August for another round of dates to promote their latest album 'Hail the Apocalypse.'
The Black Dahlia Murder to Headline Fall 2015 IndieMerch Tour
The Black Dahlia Murder will rock Canada and the U.S. this fall as headliners on the IndieMerch Tour.
Machine Head Announce Fall 2015 North American Tour Dates
After a successful run of 'An Evening With...' shows earlier this year, Machine Head have announced another leg in support of their Bloodstone and Diamonds album.