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
Sepultura, ‘Machine Messiah’ – Album Review
Read our review of the new Sepultura album, 'Machine Messiah.'
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.
Halestorm, ‘ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP’ Review
Read our review of the new Halestorm release, 'ReAniMate 3.0: The Covers EP.'
‘Underground Inc.’ Documentary to Feature Members of White Zombie, Clutch, Stone Sour + More
A number of members of the punk, metal and rock communities will appear in the upcoming documentary, 'Underground Inc.'
King’s X, Dokken + Korn Members to Release New KXM Album in March
KXM, the band featuring members of King's X, Dokken and Korn, will issue their second album 'Scatterbrain' in March.
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds Says He Doesn’t Hate All Metal, Appears in Metal McDonald Video
Mastodon's Brent Hinds reveals that a past comments about him hating metal were taken out of context. Plus, he appears in a new Metal McDonald video.
Stone Sour Post Bonus Material From ‘Come What(ever) May’ Reissue
The 10th anniversary edition of Stone Sour's Come What(Ever) May was released, and it includes the original album along with bonus material.
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.
2017 Psycho Las Vegas Lineup Includes Carcass, Abbath, Melvins, Neurosis + More
One of the underground's favorite festivals, Psycho Las Vegas, has revealed numerous bands that will be part of the 2017 festivities.
Anthrax / Fall Out Boy / Volbeat / ETID Supergroup The Damned Things Record New Songs for EP
The supergroup The Damned Things featuring members of Anthrax, Volbeat, Every Time I Die and Fall Out Boy have reportedly recorded songs for an EP.
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.
At The Drive-In Unleash ‘Governed by Contagions,’ First New Song in 16 Years
Hear At the Drive-In's first new song in 16 years, "Governed by Contagions."