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
2015 Aftershock Festival: Slipknot, Deftones, Faith No More, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson + More
The lineup has just been announced for the fourth annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival.
Mike Bordin on Re-Recording Drums on Classic Ozzy Osbourne Albums: It Was ‘F–ked Up’
Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin was part of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band from 1996 to 2010, and as such, he was also part of the infamous 2002 re-recordings of the drum and bass parts on Ozzy's classic 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' albums.
Marilyn Manson and Billy Corgan: We Wanted To Form a Band With Flavor Flav and Jenna Jameson
Marilyn Manson and Billy Corgan held a press conference in Chicago to talk about their joint tour, and things got a bit strange.
Bobaflex To Unleash New Album ‘Anything That Moves’ in July
Bobaflex have set a July release for their next album, 'Anything That Moves.'
Down, Coal Chamber + More To Rock 2015 Dirt Fest
You'll want to head to Flint, Mich. in early August to catch Down and Coal Chamber leading the Dirt Fest lineup.
Devil You Know Reveal Plans for Recording Their Sophomore Set
The Howard Jones-led Devil You Know are preparing to record their sophomore set.
Metallica’s ‘Battery’ Gets Blazing Banjo Cover by Rob Scallon
Rob Scallon's 'May-tallica' fun continues with a blistering banjo cover of 'Battery.'
Chino Moreno Reveals Release Date for New Deftones Album
Deftones have been working on a new album, and now more details are being revealed about when it will likely be released.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling as Senior Producer
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will continue his passion for wrestling serving as TNA Wrestling's senior producer.
Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts Reveal New Guitarist
Scott Weiland and the Wildabout welcome Nick Maybury as new guitarist following tragic death of Jeremy Brown.
Faith No More to Reissue ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Angel Dust’ Albums
'The Real Thing' and 'Angel Dust' will be returning to record racks with bonus material.
Supergroup Art of Anarchy Unveil ”Til the Dust Is Gone’ Video
Art of Anarchy, a supergroup with several well-known members, will release their self-titled debut album June 2.