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
Chris Cornell Unveils Track From Upcoming ‘Higher Truth’ Solo Album, Plans Acoustic Tour
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will be releasing a new solo album Higher Truth on Sept. 18 via Universal Music.
Marty Friedman Says He’d ‘Rather Chew Glass’ Than Listen to Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is considered by many to be the best guitarist of all time, and is undoubtedly on the short list of great axemen. Not everybody is a fan, apparently.
Children of Bodom Unveil ‘I Worship Chaos’ Lyric Video
Children of Bodom give you another taste of their new album with the 'I Worship Chaos' lyric video.
Hollywood Undead Book Fall 2015 North American Tour With Crown the Empire + I Prevail
L.A. rap-rockers Hollywood Undead are embarking on a headlining tour in support of their latest album, Day of the Dead.
Rise Against, Killswitch Engage + letlive Add November Leg to 2015 Tour
Get ready for Leg 2! Rise Against, Killswitch Engage and letlive will continue touring together this fall.
Disturbed’s David Draiman Says 95 Percent of His Songs Were Written While High
Disturbed's David Draiman has admitted his fondness for marijuana during the writing process for his music.
Bring Me the Horizon Unveil ‘Throne’ Video, Reveal ‘That’s the Spirit’ Track Listing
Bring Me the Horizon have released the video for the track "Throne" (watch above) and have unveiled the track listing for 'That's the Spirit.'
Disturbed Tease New Music, Release 6th Installment of ‘The Making of Immortalized’ Video
Fans will soon hear some new music from Disturbed's album 'Immortalized.'
Corey Taylor Hints at ‘More Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Stone Sour Album + Ponders Solo Acoustic Disc
Corey Taylor has offered an update on his other band Stone Sour's upcoming releases along with a possible solo project.
Does Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ Sound Similar to Song From Obscure ’60s Michigan Band?
The website Dangerous Minds has unearthed an obscure American garage band's song from the same era that has a similar riff as Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid.'
Taproot Turmoil Plays Out Over Social Media
Current and former members of Taproot have been bickering with each other via social media over the status of the band.
David Draiman Says It Was Disturbed’s Plan To ‘Come Out of Nowhere’ With New Album
The announcement a few weeks ago that Disturbed are returning from a hiatus with a new album Immortalized in August caught most people by surprise.