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
Metallica Catalog To Be Available on Napster After 17 Years
After famously sparring in the early 2000s, Metallica and Napster have come to an agreement with the band's music being available via Napster's service.
Skillet Reach Milestone With Their First Chart-Topping Mainstream Rock Single ‘Feel Invincible’
Congrats to Skillet, as 'Feel Invincible' is their first single to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Korn Unveil ‘Take Me’ Video
Korn have released the video for 'Take Me' off their new album 'The Serenity of Suffering.'
Jane’s Addiction, Bad Brains + MC5 Members React to Rock Hall Nominations
Members of Jane's Addiction, Bad Brains and MC5 have offered statements on being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Maynard James Keenan Book Tour Moderators Include Kim Thayil, Billy Howerdel + More
Maynard James Keenan will be joined by friends like Kim Thayil, Billy Howerdel and more as moderators for his upcoming book tour.
Evanescence to Release ‘The Ultimate Collection’ Vinyl Box Set in December
Evanescence have detailed what will be part of 'The Ultimate Collection' vinyl box set, which is due in December.
Slipknot Guitarist Jim Root Recovering From Back Surgery
Slipknot's guitarist Jim Root is the latest to go under the knife, undergoing back surgery.
Ramones To Have Street Named After Them in Queens, New York
Legendary punk band the Ramones will have a street in their hometown of Queens named after them.
Sharon Osbourne Says She and Ozzy Have ‘Worked Out’ Marital Issues
While appearing on 'Conan,' Sharon Osbourne revealed that she and Ozzy Osbourne have worked out their marital issues and also joked about the situation.
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.'
Ozzy Osbourne Being Sued by Bob Daisley for Unpaid Royalties [Update]
Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley is once again taking legal action against Osbourne, this time over unpaid song royalties.
Faith No More Share Live 1986 ‘The Jungle’ Footage in Advance of ‘We Care a Lot’ Reissue
Faith No More's debut album 'We Care a Lot' was released in 1985, and the long out of print release will get the deluxe reissue treatment on Aug. 19.