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
Five Finger Death Punch Reveal Track Listing + Bundle Options for ‘Got Your Six’
Five Finger Death Punch unveiled the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" from their upcoming album 'Got Your Six,' and now have revealed the disc's track listing.
Slayer Unveil ‘Repentless’ Album Artwork
Slayer have unveiled the cover artwork for their upcoming album, 'Repentless,' which is set for a Sept. 11 release.
Five Finger Death Punch Unveil New Song ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
Five Finger Death Punch will release their new album 'Got Your Six' on Aug. 28, and the band has premiered the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" via MonsterEnergy.com.
Slayer Reveal Details on ‘Repentless’ Metal Eagle Edition
In addition to the standard version of Slayer's upcoming 'Repentless' album, a massive Metal Eagle edition will also be available.
Slayer: We’ve Already Recorded Another Six Songs Beyond Our Upcoming Album ‘Repentless’
The mighty Slayer will be unleashing their latest album Repentless in September, but they've already got enough material for half of another album beyond that.
Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan: ‘I’m in the Greatest Band in the World. Period’
Slipknot are touring again and Shawn Crahan reveals some of the tweaks to their stage show that will make their summer run a must-see.
Evergreen Terrace Vocalist Andrew Carey Exits Band
Evergreen Terrace's longest tenured member is leaving the band.
Epica + Eluveitie Team Up for 2015 North American Tour
Dutch symphonic metal band Epica and Swiss folk metallers Eluveitie will be joining forces for a 2015 co-headlining tour.
Slipknot’s Knotfest To Return to San Bernardino in October 2015
Not many details are available yet, but we do know that there will be a 2015 edition of Knotfest.
2015 Aftershock Festival: Slipknot, Deftones, Faith No More, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson + More
The lineup has just been announced for the fourth annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival.