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
Slipknot’s Knotfest To Return to San Bernardino in October 2015
Not many details are available yet, but we do know that there will be a 2015 edition of Knotfest.
Mike Bordin on Re-Recording Drums on Classic Ozzy Osbourne Albums: It Was ‘F–ked Up’
Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin was part of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band from 1996 to 2010, and as such, he was also part of the infamous 2002 re-recordings of the drum and bass parts on Ozzy's classic 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' albums.
Nickelback Top Popular Rock Acts in Lyrics Intelligence Analysis
Lyrics to most songs aren't exactly Shakespearean, but a new study scientifically examining lyrics says they are barely grade school level.
Metallica’s ‘Anesthesia’ Gets Upright Bass Cover From Rob Scallon
Viral virtuoso Rob Scallon breaks out his upright bass to cover Metallica's 'Anesthesia.'
Metallica Talk Baseball in Behind the Scenes Video From San Francisco Giants’ Metallica Day
The San Francisco Giants recently hosted the third annual Metallica Day at AT&T Park.
New Slash Video ‘Beneath the Savage Sun’ Brings Attention To Plight of Elephants
New video brings attention to the plight of elephants in Africa.
Chino Moreno Reveals Release Date for New Deftones Album
Deftones have been working on a new album, and now more details are being revealed about when it will likely be released.
Faith No More to Reissue ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Angel Dust’ Albums
'The Real Thing' and 'Angel Dust' will be returning to record racks with bonus material.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine on Kiko Loureiro: ‘Definitely the Best Guitarist We’ve Ever Had’
Dave Mustaine offers high praise to Megadeth's new guitarist Kiko Loureiro.
Corey Taylor Ranks Slipknot’s Albums From Least Favorite to Favorite
For artists, ranking albums can be as difficult as ranking children. For Slipknot, that feat is especially challenging.
Dave Grohl: ‘I Will Be a Diehard Metallica Fan Until the Day I Die’
As Record Store Day ambassador, Dave Grohl professes his love for Metallica.
Stone Sour Preview Black Sabbath Cover ‘Children of the Grave’
With Record Store Day on Saturday, Stone Sour have unveiled a snippet of another track from their Meanwhile in Burbank covers EP.