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.
Nickelback Top Popular Rock Acts in Lyrics Intelligence Analysis
Lyrics to most songs aren't exactly Shakespearean, but a new study scientifically examining lyrics says they are barely grade school level.
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.
Metallica’s ‘Anesthesia’ Gets Upright Bass Cover From Rob Scallon
Viral virtuoso Rob Scallon breaks out his upright bass to cover Metallica's 'Anesthesia.'
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.
Metallica Talk Baseball in Behind the Scenes Video From San Francisco Giants’ Metallica Day
The San Francisco Giants recently hosted the third annual Metallica Day at AT&T Park.
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.'