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
Metallica, ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ – Album Review
Read our review of the highly anticipated new Metallica album 'Hardwired...To Self Destruct.'
Metallica Catalog To Be Available on Napster After 17 Years
After famously sparring in the early 2000s, Metallica and Napster have come to an agreement with the band's music being available via Napster's service.
Stitched Up Heart Unveil ‘Catch Me When I Fall’ Video
Stitched Up Heart have revealed their latest video for the song 'Catch Me When I Fall.'
Anthrax to Play ‘Among the Living’ In Full on 2017 U.K. Tour; Joey Belladonna Sings Bon Jovi Cover
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Anthrax's signature album Among the Living. To celebrate, the band will be playing the disc in its entirety on next year's UK tour.
The eight-show trek kicks off Feb. 9 in Birmingham. Opening will be The Raven Age, whose lineup includes guitarist George Harris, son of Iron Maiden's Steve Harris...
In Flames, ‘Battles’ – Album Review
Read our review of In Flames' new album 'Battles.'
Skillet Reach Milestone With Their First Chart-Topping Mainstream Rock Single ‘Feel Invincible’
Congrats to Skillet, as 'Feel Invincible' is their first single to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Turning 55, New ‘A Tout Le Monde’ Beer + More
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has teamed up with brewmaster Jerry Vietz of Quebec’s Unibroue to develop and launch the new beer A Tout Le Monde.
Motley Crue, ‘The End: Live in Los Angeles’ – DVD/CD Review
Read our review of Motley Crue's DVD/CD release 'The End: Live in Los Angeles.'
James Hetfield Delves Into New Metallica Songs, Admits ‘Hardwired’ Single Is ‘Not Shakespeare’
James Hetfield and his Metallica bandmates delve into the 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' singles and album creation.
Drowning Pool To Headline ‘Not-So-Silent-Night’ Tour, Release Lyric Video for ‘Hell To Pay’
Drowning Pool have revealed the dates for their 'Not-So-Silent-Night' tour and their' 'Hell to Pay' lyric video.
Alien Ant Farm Guitarist Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Audience Member in U.K.
Alien Ant Farm guitarist Terry Corso entered a guilty plea to charges of assaulting an audience member after a liquid was thrown on him at a show in the U.K.
Avenged Sevenfold, ‘The Stage’ – Album Review
Read our review of the new Avenged Sevenfold album 'The Stage.'