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
Organizers Reveal 2014 GWAR-B-Q and Dave Brockie Memorial Details
Following the death of GWAR frontman Dave Brockie in March, the 5th annual GWAR-B-Q will still go on, and will serve as a tribute to Brockie and the iconic Oderus Urungus character he created.
Slash Is ‘Super, Super Proud’ of Upcoming Album
Slash's new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is tentatively due in September, and the guitar god discussed the as-yet-untitled disc in a recent interview with Kerrang! (via Blabbermouth).
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.
Pantera’s ‘Far Beyond Bootleg: Live From Donington ’94’ To Be Issued on Vinyl
The recent release of the 20th anniversary edition of Pantera's 'Far Beyond Driven' included a second disc of 'Far Beyond Bootleg: Live From Donington '94.' Now, the concert will get its first vinyl release on June 3, almost 20 years to the day that the show was played.
Linkin Park Reveal ‘The Hunting Party’ Track List
Details about Linkin Park's upcoming album 'The Hunting Party' have been trickling out over the past several weeks. Now we have the complete track listing with guest musicians for the disc that's set to be released June 17.
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."
Motionless in White To Release New Album ‘Reincarnate’ in September
Pennsylvania's favorite gothic metalcore band Motionless in White have revealed details about their next album. Via a post on their Facebook page, they announced that their third full-length will be titled 'Reincarnate' and will drop Sept. 16.
Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha Appearing on New Run the Jewels Album?
Run the Jewels are a hip-hop duo consisting of El-P and Killer Mike. They released their self-titled debut last year, and are working on the follow-up. From the looks of some Instagram photos, it appears that Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine will be part of the new disc.
Alice in Chains Expand 2014 North American Tour With August Dates
With their previously announced spring tour ready to kick off Friday night (April 25) in Tulsa, Okla., Alice in Chains have added more North American dates to the schedule for later this summer (all date below).
Duff McKagan To Join Guns N’ Roses at Revolver Golden Gods, Suicide Silence Added to Bill
After playing with Guns N' Roses in South America, it has just been announced that bassist Duff McKagan will also be on stage with the band at this week's Revolver Golden Gods Awards taking place Wednesday, April 23, in Los Angeles. McKagan has been filling in with his former band while Tommy Stinson tours with The Replacements. Stinson is set to return to GN'R on May 13.
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.
Antemasque, Featuring Former Members of The Mars Volta, Reveal Album Details
The Mars Volta disbanded last year, and as was recently revealed, vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala, guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and onetime drummer Dave Elitch formed the new band Antemasque, with some help from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. They have announced their self-titled debut album will be unleashed July 15.