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
Arch Enemy Unleash ‘No More Regrets’ Video
Along with this week's release of their 'War Eternal' album, Arch Enemy have unveiled the video for 'No More Regrets.'
Royal Blood Announce U.S. Headlining Tour + Support Dates for the Pixies
Royal Blood have announced a summer headlining tour as well as fall shows opening for The Pixies.
High on Fire Begin Work on New Album
High on Fire have begun work on the follow-up to 2012's 'De Vermis Mysteriis.' The as-yet-untitled album is expected to see a winter 2015 release date via eOne Music.
Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I’m Up for Another Black Sabbath Album and Tour’
As Black Sabbath wrap up the touring cycle for '13' in July, there has been a lot of speculation about the band's future.
Royal Blood Rock ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Get Visit From Led Zeppelin Legend Jimmy Page
It has been a big week for the British duo Royal Blood. They made their U.S. television debut and one of their concerts was attended by rock royalty.
Metallica’s James Hetfield To Narrate Upcoming History Channel Series ‘The Hunt’
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has a number of hobbies and pastimes, one of which is hunting. Hetfield has experience in bear hunting, which is the subject of the upcoming History series 'The Hunt,' and he'll be the narrator for the eight episode series that premieres Sunday, June 8 at 10PM ET.
Korn Postpone Kiev Show Due To Current Unrest in Ukraine
Korn recently embarked on a Russian tour, with the next stop set for Moscow tomorrow (May 15). However, the band has postponed their May 16 show in Kiev due to the current unrest in the area.
Philip Anselmo Discusses New Down EP, Housecore Horror Film Festival + More
Down are back with the second installment of a series of four EPs. ‘Down IV Part I: the Purple EP’ was released in 2012, and the follow up, ‘Down IV - Part II,’ is out today (May 13). The band is also currently on tour with Black Label Society...
Five Finger Death Punch Plan To Release New Album in 2015
The prolific Five Finger Death Punch released two new studio albums in 2013. 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1‘ was unleashed in July, followed by 'Volume 2‘ in November. Now, it has been revealed that they already have plans to unleash a new album in 2015.
Philip Anselmo Mourns Death of Young Fan
Last July, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals jammed the Pantera classic 'Walk' with cancer stricken fan Peyton Arens at their first-ever show in Tulsa, Okla. Sadly, Arens has passed away after battling a rare form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma.
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.
Lars Ulrich: Metallica Are in ‘Fourth Inning’ of New Album Process
He was born in Denmark and grew up with a tennis background, but Metallica's Lars Ulrich made a baseball reference when talking about the progress of a new studio album. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ulrich says, "Right now, we're in the fourth inning."