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
Watch Axl Rose Rock With AC/DC in Seville, Spain
AC/DC shows always draw a lot of attention, but their current tour is even more under the microscope as Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose fills in on vocals.
Babymetal to Appear in ‘Super Mario Maker’ Video Game
How would you like to play as Babymetal in a 'Super Mario' game? That will soon happen with a Babymetal character in 'Super Mario Maker.'
Alice Cooper Says Axl Rose’s Voice Is ‘Absolutely Perfect’ for AC/DC
Alice Cooper is among those that thinks the pairing of Axl Rose and AC/DC is a good one.
Metallica Unveil ‘Frantic’ From Record Store Day Live Album + Demo of ‘Fight Fire With Fire’
Metallica continue their massive roll out, revealing a live version of 'Frantic' from their Record Store Day album, and a demo of 'Fight Fire With Fire.'
Steven Tyler Says Aerosmith ‘Probably Doing a Farewell Tour’ in 2017
What does the future hold for Aerosmith? If Steven Tyler is to be believed, a farewell tour could be coming in 2017.
Corey Taylor Says New Book ‘America 51′ Focuses on ‘How Bats–t Crazy My Country Is Right Now’
Corey Taylor has titled his new book 'America 51' and he says that it will 'piss off a lot of people.'
Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford Apologizes For Inspiring Limp Bizkit
Aware of the band's influence, Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford apologized for inspiring Limp Bizkit and other rap-rock acts that followed.
Kurt Cobain’s ‘Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings’ Album to See November Release
'Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings,' a collection of Kurt Cobain solo material, is available to order in a variety of options ahead of its November release.
Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Be Honored at Bass Player Live! 2015
Congrats to Lemmy Kilmister, who will be one of the honorees at the 2015 Bass Player Live! event taking place in Los Angeles.
The Harp Twins Cover Metallica’s ‘One’
The Harp Twins are back with another Metallica cover. This time around twin sisters Camille and Kennerly Kitt give "One" the ethereal harp treatment.
James Hetfield + M. Shadows Audition To Be Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3′
As part of a contest to be a zombie in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game, a clip has been released that you can watch above that features celebrities "auditioning" to be zombies.
In This Moment Songs Receive Lullaby Treatment on New Album
Tracks like "Whore" and "Sex Metal Barbie" aren't exactly baby friendly, at least not in their original forms, but now there are lullaby versions of those tunes.