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
Candlebox Announce Lineup Changes + Tour Dates
It has been 20 years since Candlebox released their album Lucy, which went gold and spawned the radio hits "Understanding" and "Simple Lessons."
Dave Grohl Covers Neil Young With Pearl Jam + Blind Melon Members
On July 4, Dave Grohl played a motorcycle rally with a few musical friends and covered songs from Neil Young and Rolling Stones.
Breaking Benjamin to Headline 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise
Breaking Benjamin will be hitting the high seas as headliners of the 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise.
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Wants Band To Record Double Concept Album
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has some ambitious hopes for Slipknot's recording future.
Rob Zombie Pinball Machine on the Way
He's a rocker, movie director and now a pinball wizard. Rob Zombie is launching his own pinball machine.
Anthrax to Release ‘The Devil You Know’ Bourbon
Anthrax are getting back in the bourbon game with a new small batch offering called 'The Devil You Know.'
Soulfly Unveil ‘We Sold Our Souls to Metal’ Lyric Video
Soulfly are rocking with their brand new lyric video for 'We Sold Our Souls to Metal.'
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Revives Fort Minor Project, Unveils New Video ‘Welcome’
"Fort Minor is a solo project," Shinoda says. "It was born out of my earliest experience as a music and visual art fan."
Five Finger Death Punch Reveal Track Listing + Bundle Options for ‘Got Your Six’
Five Finger Death Punch unveiled the new song "Jekyll and Hyde" from their upcoming album 'Got Your Six,' and now have revealed the disc's track listing.
Mayhem Festival Organizer Tried To Book Pantera Reunion, Says No Uproar Festival This Year
With announcements of festivals coming seemingly every day, you may not have noticed that there has not been any word of the lineup for a new edition of the Uproar Festival.
Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan: ‘I’m in the Greatest Band in the World. Period’
Slipknot are touring again and Shawn Crahan reveals some of the tweaks to their stage show that will make their summer run a must-see.
Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Gets Remixed With Rap by Late Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
DJ Cummerbund has mashed up Drowning Pool's "Bodies" with late wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage's rap 'Hit the Floor.'