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
Battlecross to Honor Veterans on Annual ‘Winter Warriors’ Tour
Battlecross are set to headline the 'Winter Warriors' tour and they have a special deal for military vets.
Watch Serpentine Dominion’s Adam Dutkiewicz Play Through ‘On the Brink of Devastation’
Serpentine Dominion guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz plays through the new song 'On the Brink of Devastation.'
Watch One of Lemmy Kilmister’s Final Video Interviews
Just a few months before his death, Lemmy Kilmister took part in this video interview at the Rainbow Bar and Grill.
Listen to Metallica’s ‘Hardwired’ Played in Guitar Styles of Pantera, Megadeth, Slayer + Anthrax
Get a listen to Metallica's 'Hardwired' as played by a fan with the guitar styles of Pantera, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime Unveil New Song ‘Miles Away’
Get a listen to the new song 'Miles Away' from the Geoff Tate-led Operation: Mindcrime.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich: ‘I Hope We Go On Making Records Until the Day We Fall Over’
Metallica's Lars Ulrich speaks about the future and his hope that the band continues to make albums 'until the day they fall over.'
Sabaton Undergo Lineup Change Ahead of Fall Tour With Trivium + Huntress
Sabaton are hitting the road this fall with Trivium and Huntress and they'll have a new guitarist in the group.
Broken Hope’s ‘Mutilated & Assimilated’ Album to Feature Band Members Playing Jeff Hanneman’s Guitars
After purchasing six of Jeff Hanneman's guitars last year, Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner has made good on plans to use them while recording their next album.
Geoff Tate, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens + Blaze Bayley Team Up For November ‘Trinity’ Tour
Geoff Tate, Tim 'Ripper Owens and Blaze Bayley are set to unite for the 'Trinity' tour in November.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announce ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ 2016 Winter Tour
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring back 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' for their 20th anniversary winter tour.