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
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.'
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to Do Signings at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Metallica's Kirk Hammett will be selling his KVH Toys and doing signings at the 2015 Comic-Con in San Diego.
Bullet For My Valentine Unveil Powerful ‘You Want a Battle? (Here’s a War)’ Video
Bullet for My Valentine now have visual representation for their 'You Want a Battle? (Here's a War)' single.
Saint Asonia Unleash New Single ‘Blow Me Wide Open’
Check out the new lyric video for Saint Asonia's 'Blow Me Wide Open.'
Pierce the Veil Unveil New Single ‘The Divine Zero,’ Name Fill-In For Injured Guitarist
Pierce the Veil have named their fill-in for injured guitarist Tony Perry and released a new song called 'The Divine Zero.'
Glenn Danzig Reveals Covers for ‘Skeletons’ Disc, Teases New Original Album
Glenn Danzig has revealed some of the covers that will be featured on his 'Skeletons' disc and teased a new disc of original tracks.
Billy Corgan + Tom Morello Joining Roger Waters at 2015 Music Heals Benefit Concert
Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan and guitar great Tom Morello will join Roger Waters at the 2015 Music Heals benefit concert.
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."