Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
Chad Childers
Rock Stars in Their Pre-Fame Bands
Who remembers Bad Radio or Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty? That's okay, at least you know their singers and you can see their pre-fame footage.
As Everything Unfolds Address Future After Drummer’s Death
The band issue a statement on their plans to continue following the late August death of their drummer.
Carla Harvey’s Post Butcher Babies Job Is Still Pretty Metal
The former Butcher Babies singer is pursuing another passion outside of music on top of her next rocking venture.
Nine New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2024)
Kerry King, Josey Scott and Geoff Tate are among the musicians announcing new tours this past week. Will you be getting tickets?
Six Times Bands Reunited With a Classic Member + Didn’t Kick Anyone Out
Change doesn't have to result in heartbreak. These bands proved that different era members of a band can co-exist together.
Coal Chamber Bow Out of Aftershock Festival, Issue Statement
The band relay that they won't be able to play Aftershock this year and explain why.
Over 35 Great Rock + Metal Record Store Day Black Friday Releases
Pearl Jam, Motley Crue and Lamb of God lead the 2024 Record Store Day Black Friday offerings. See what else you can pick up.
What Metalcore Albums Would You Take to a Deserted Island? – Reddit Users Discuss
Reddit users were tasked with taking only three metalcore albums to listen to for their existence on a deserted island. See what choices popped up the most.
Over 10 Extreme Bands Make Forbes’ Top 38 Metal Bands List
There's a surprising amount of extreme metal acts that are getting some mainstream love for being amongst the best metal bands in a Forbes' feature.
Kreator’s Mille Petrozza Explains Why He Doesn’t Think Grunge Killed ’90s Metal (and What Did)
The Kreator leader pushes back on the notion that grunge's rise was responsible for the downfall of metal in the early '90s.