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
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.'
Thirty Seconds to Mars Preview 2017’s ‘Camp Mars’ Summer Retreat
Are you ready for Camp Mars? Thirty Seconds to Mars have released a trailer as they prep for year three of their annual summer getaway.
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.
Life of Agony Set to Unleash New Album ‘A Place Where There’s No More Pain’ in April
Life of Agony have revealed release details for their next album, 'A Place Where There's No More Pain.'
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.
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Reveals Throat Cancer Scare From Early In His Career
In a new video clip, Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach reflects on a throat cancer scare that he had early in his musical career.
Skillet Announce Second Leg of ‘Unleashed’ Tour With Sick Puppies + Devour the Day
Skillet will be hitting the road again next year in support of their latest album, 'Unleashed.'
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.'
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.