Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
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Motionless in White Map Out Fall 2017 North American Headline Tour
Motionless in White have revealed dates and details of their fall trek with The Amity Affliction and Miss May I.
Linkin Park Statement on Chester Bennington: ‘Your Absence Leaves a Void That Can Never Be Filled’
The members of Linkin Park have issued their heartfelt statement on the death of their bandmate, Chester Bennington.
Stone Sour Announce Fall 2017 U.S. Tour With Steel Panther + More
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Nine Inch Nails Envision Giving EP Songs a Different Narrative for Full Album
Nine Inch Nails may package their three EPs together as a full album, but re-conceptualizing the songs for the collective package.
Ozzy Osbourne Returns to the Stage With Zakk Wylde at 2017 Rock USA Festival
After Black Sabbath's memorable send-off earlier this year, Ozzy Osbourne resumed his solo career by hitting the stage at the Rock USA Festival Friday night.
Dave Mustaine Lists His Favorite Megadeth Guitar Players in Order
In a tweet earlier this year, Dave Mustaine listed Megadeth's guitar players beginning with his most favorite and working his way down the list.
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