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
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.'
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Going to North Dakota to Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
The planned Dakota Access Pipeline would transport almost 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day across four states from northwest North Dakota to Illinois.
Metallica, ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ – Album Review
Read our review of the highly anticipated new Metallica album 'Hardwired...To Self Destruct.'
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.
Overkill to Release New Album ‘The Grinding Wheel’ in February 2017
Overkill have revealed the release details for their next studio album, 'The Grinding Wheel.'
Anthrax to Play ‘Among the Living’ In Full on 2017 U.K. Tour; Joey Belladonna Sings Bon Jovi Cover
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Anthrax's signature album Among the Living. To celebrate, the band will be playing the disc in its entirety on next year's UK tour.
The eight-show trek kicks off Feb. 9 in Birmingham. Opening will be The Raven Age, whose lineup includes guitarist George Harris, son of Iron Maiden's Steve Harris...
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.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Turning 55, New ‘A Tout Le Monde’ Beer + More
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has teamed up with brewmaster Jerry Vietz of Quebec’s Unibroue to develop and launch the new beer A Tout Le Monde.
James Hetfield Delves Into New Metallica Songs, Admits ‘Hardwired’ Single Is ‘Not Shakespeare’
James Hetfield and his Metallica bandmates delve into the 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' singles and album creation.
Alien Ant Farm Guitarist Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Audience Member in U.K.
Alien Ant Farm guitarist Terry Corso entered a guilty plea to charges of assaulting an audience member after a liquid was thrown on him at a show in the U.K.
Korn Unveil ‘Take Me’ Video
Korn have released the video for 'Take Me' off their new album 'The Serenity of Suffering.'
The Pretty Reckless, ‘Who You Selling For’ – Album Review
Should you pick up The Pretty Reckless' 'Who You Selling For' album? Read our review.