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
Philip Anselmo Performs Pantera Classics With Rex Brown, Addresses Reunion Talk Again
Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined forces to rock two Pantera classics at the 2014 Download festival, plus Anselmo once again addresses reunion talk.
Megadeth in the Studio Working on New Material
David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine are busy writing new riffs for the next Megadeth album.
Watch Entire Sets From Metallica, Iron Maiden + More at Rock Am Ring Festival
Germany's massive annual Rock Am Ring festival ended yesterday (June 8), wrapping up four days of music featuring some of the biggest names in metal and rock including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, Alter Bridge,. Mastodon, Opeth, Trivum, Nine Inch Nails, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Suicide Silence, the Offspring and many more...
System of a Down, Lamb of God + Fear Factory Members Lead Project Rogue
'Project Rogue - Titans' is a new crowd-funded collective that will feature Rogue Records America artists teaming up with 15 metal musicians, including some pretty big names. They will try to raise $70,000 for the project via an Indiegogo campaign that will kick off June 9...
Soundgarden Eyeing Deluxe ‘Badmotorfinger’ Reissue
Soundgarden are considering giving 'Badmotorfinger' a similar treatment to the new 'Superunknown' reissue.
Watch Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale in Lindsey Stirling’s ‘Shatter Me’ Video
Rock and metal fans might not be familiar with Lindsey Stirling, but the violinist currently has the No. 1 album on iTunes with 'Shatter Me.' The title track features Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, and you can watch the video above. There's also a behind the scenes video with Hale and Stirling below.
Rob Zombie Working on New Album
Rob Zombie released his latest solo album 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor' only a year ago, but that hasn't stopped him from already working on a follow-up.
Killswitch Engage, Converge + More Slated For 2014 ‘This Is Hardcore Fest’
Necks will be snapped and the pit will be packed for the annual 'This Is Hardcore Fest.' This year's four-day extravaganza will be held at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia from July 24-27.
Motorhead Unveil Lyric Video For ‘Crying Shame’
When Motörhead started, MTV didn't exist yet. These days, YouTube has become the place to watch all the latest clips. With that in mind, Motorhead have unleashed a lyric video for 'Crying Shame' from last year's 'Aftershock' album.
Korn, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and More to Play 2014 Rock USA Festival
You'll want to start booking travel for Wisconsin this summer. That's because the lineup for this year's Rock USA festival has been unveiled and it definitely rocks. The event, which will be held July 16-19 at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wis., features such big name acts as Korn, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and more.
Motorhead’s MotorBoat Cruise Launches Website + Cabin Sales
More details have been unveiled for Motorhead's inaugural 'MotorBoat Cruise' that also features Megadeth, Anthrax, Zakk Wylde, Danko Jones, Fireball Ministry, Wilson, comedian Jim Breuer and much, much more.
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Says He’d Consider Playing Grammys Again
Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age recently sat down for a fan Q&A with Australia's Fasterlouder.com. Some of the questions he answered (watch above) included the Grammys, the Kyuss lawsuit, the possibility of another Desert Sessions album and his favorite ice cream flavor.