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
Ted Nugent To Release New Album ‘SHUTUP&JAM!’ and Embark on Summer Tour
It has been seven years since the last Ted Nugent studio album, and the legendary guitarist is back with 'SHUTUP&JAM!,' set for a July 8 release.
Metallica’s James Hetfield To Narrate Upcoming History Channel Series ‘The Hunt’
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has a number of hobbies and pastimes, one of which is hunting. Hetfield has experience in bear hunting, which is the subject of the upcoming History series 'The Hunt,' and he'll be the narrator for the eight episode series that premieres Sunday, June 8 at 10PM ET.
Slayer, Jane’s Addiction, Offspring + More to Play Classic Albums in Full at 2014 Riot Fests
On Wednesday, the lineups were announced for the annual Riot Fest events in Chicago and Denver. Today (May 14), it was revealed that 10 of the bands will be playing classic albums in their entirety at the festivals, including Slayer, Jane's Addiction and the Offspring.
Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell ‘Surprised’ Nirvana Were Inducted Into Rock Hall Before Pearl Jam
Earlier this year, Nirvana entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making them the first "grunge band" from the Seattle scene to be inducted. As Alice in Chains prepare to play a show in Cleveland next week, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located, guitarist Jerry Cantrell spoke with Cleveland.com about Nirvana's induction and more.
Could Black Sabbath’s July 4 Hyde Park Gig Be Their Last Show?
Black Sabbath have been on a huge roll the last couple of years. Their comeback album '13' is a Grammy-winning smash hit and they've been playing sold-out shows all across the world. But could the legendary metal band's touring career be coming to a close?
Metallica To Headline 2014 Glastonbury Festival
Metallica have played nearly everywhere in the world. Last year they played on all seven continents, including Antarctica. But one place they haven't played is the legendary Glastonbury Festival in England. That will change next month.
Lars Ulrich: Metallica Are in ‘Fourth Inning’ of New Album Process
He was born in Denmark and grew up with a tennis background, but Metallica's Lars Ulrich made a baseball reference when talking about the progress of a new studio album. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ulrich says, "Right now, we're in the fourth inning."
Metallica Offer 1986 Concert for Free Download, Post ‘Death Magnetic’ Era Video Footage
It's not throwback Thursday yet, but Metallica are digging into the vault to release a vintage concert and some video from the 'Death Magnetic'/'Beyond Magnetic' sessions.
Soundgarden To Play ‘Superunknown’ Album in Its Entirety at iTunes Festival
Twenty years after the release of 'Superunknown,' Soundgarden plan to play the album live from front to back for the first time ever. They'll do it at the iTunes Festival during South By Southwest in Austin, Texas, on March 13. The show will be streamed live via iTunes.
Winger To Unleash New Album ‘Better Days Comin” in April
When hair metal ruled the radio airwaves and MTV back in the '80s and early '90s, Winger were one of the genre's successes. Their first two albums went platinum, and they had a string of memorable singles such as 'Seventeen,' 'Miles Away' and 'Madelaine.' Now, the band is coming back with their latest album, 'Better Days Comin',' which will be released April 22.