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
Crew Member Dies in Tragic Accident Following Avenged Sevenfold / Disturbed Concert in Germany [Update]
A tragic accident occurred as the crew were breaking down the stage after Avenged Sevenfold's show in Germany.
Foo Fighters Guitarist Chris Shiflett to Release Solo Album ‘West Coast Town’ in April
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has taken advantage of a break in the schedule to record his third solo album, 'West Coast Town.'
Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Puts L.A. Home on the Market for $4.75 Million
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has decided to sell his Los Angeles home for an asking price of $4.75 million.
Korn’s Jonathan Davis Launches T-Shirt Campaign to Benefit Suicide Prevention + Anti-Bullying Organizations
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is using his platform as a rocker to help launch a t-shirt campaign helping out suicide prevention and anti-bullying organizations.
September Mourning Unveil Comic-Like Video for ’20 Below’
Watch the eye-catching, comic-like never video for September Mourning's '20 Below.'
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Says He Got Over Metallica Using His Songs a Long Time Ago
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine says in a new feature reflecting on his career that he got over Metallica using his songs a long time ago.
Stone Sour Post Bonus Material From ‘Come What(ever) May’ Reissue
The 10th anniversary edition of Stone Sour's Come What(Ever) May was released, and it includes the original album along with bonus material.
Bring Me the Horizon Frontman Oli Sykes’ Clothing Company Creates ‘Star Wars’ Inspired Jackets
Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes' clothing company Drop Dead has unveiled a pair of jackets inspired by the film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Lars Ulrich: It ‘Remains To Be Seen’ Whether Metallica Can Perform Into Our 60s and 70s
Lars Ulrich ponders whether Metallica can keep going into their 70s and 80s.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Metallica’s ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ Album ‘Sounds Pretty Good to Me’
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is given the chance to critique Metallica's new 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' album.
Stone Sour Unveil Video for ‘Come What(Ever) May’ Favorite ‘Zzyzx Rd.’
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Stone Sour's 'Come What(ever) May,' watch a new video for 'Zzyzx Rd.'
Black Sabbath Share Footage Of 1970 TV Performance of ‘Paranoid’
Want a glimpse of Black Sabbath in their early days? Watch this 1970 performance of 'Paranoid' from 'Top of the Pops.'