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
Listen to Metallica’s ‘Hardwired’ Played in Guitar Styles of Pantera, Megadeth, Slayer + Anthrax
Get a listen to Metallica's 'Hardwired' as played by a fan with the guitar styles of Pantera, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime Unveil New Song ‘Miles Away’
Get a listen to the new song 'Miles Away' from the Geoff Tate-led Operation: Mindcrime.
Of Mice & Men Get Real With Fans in New ‘Real’ Video
Watch the new video for Of Mice & Men's 'Real' in which the band lets their fans share what makes them feel real.
Wakrat Announce November Release Date for Self-Titled Album; Reveal ‘Sober Addiction’ Song
The Tim Commerford-led Wakrat have revealed details of their self-titled debut album and unleashed the new song 'Sober Addiction.'
Allegaeon to Unleash New Album ‘Proponent for Sentience’ in September
Allegaeon have revealed the album title and release details for their next effort, 'Proponent for Sentience.'
Anthrax to Perform on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’
Mark your calendars! Anthrax will perform their song 'Monster at the End' during an appearance on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' on Aug. 24.
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime Unveil New Song ‘The Fight’
Get a listen to the somber and melodic new Operation: Mindcrime song 'The Fight.'
Ozzy Osbourne Being Sued by Bob Daisley for Unpaid Royalties [Update]
Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley is once again taking legal action against Osbourne, this time over unpaid song royalties.
Bill Ward Issues Statement That He Won’t Be Playing on Black Sabbath ‘The End’ UK Tour
Bill Ward has issued a statement that he won't be playing on any of the shows on Black Sabbath's 'The End' tour.
Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Slayer + More To Play Knotfest Mexico 2016
The lineup for this year's Knotfest Mexico is stacked, with Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Slayer and more.
Legendary Producer + Music Manager Sandy Pearlman Dies at 72
Sandy Pearlman, who managed Blue Oyster Cult and Black Sabbath and also enjoyed a career as a music producer, has died at the age of 72.
‘Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour’ Unveils Another Trailer
Before 'Ozzy & Jack's World Detour' arrives on History Channel, get a look at another trailer for the series.