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
King’s X, Dokken + Korn Members to Release New KXM Album in March
KXM, the band featuring members of King's X, Dokken and Korn, will issue their second album 'Scatterbrain' in March.
Stone Sour Post Bonus Material From ‘Come What(ever) May’ Reissue
The 10th anniversary edition of Stone Sour's Come What(Ever) May was released, and it includes the original album along with bonus material.
Lars Ulrich: It ‘Remains To Be Seen’ Whether Metallica Can Perform Into Our 60s and 70s
Lars Ulrich ponders whether Metallica can keep going into their 70s and 80s.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Metallica’s ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ Album ‘Sounds Pretty Good to Me’
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is given the chance to critique Metallica's new 'Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct' album.
Stone Sour Unveil Video for ‘Come What(Ever) May’ Favorite ‘Zzyzx Rd.’
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Stone Sour's 'Come What(ever) May,' watch a new video for 'Zzyzx Rd.'
Black Sabbath Share Footage Of 1970 TV Performance of ‘Paranoid’
Want a glimpse of Black Sabbath in their early days? Watch this 1970 performance of 'Paranoid' from 'Top of the Pops.'
Metallica, ‘Hardwired…To Self Destruct’ – Album Review
Read our review of the highly anticipated new Metallica album 'Hardwired...To Self Destruct.'
Metallica Catalog To Be Available on Napster After 17 Years
After famously sparring in the early 2000s, Metallica and Napster have come to an agreement with the band's music being available via Napster's service.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Turning 55, New ‘A Tout Le Monde’ Beer + More
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has teamed up with brewmaster Jerry Vietz of Quebec’s Unibroue to develop and launch the new beer A Tout Le Monde.
Motley Crue, ‘The End: Live in Los Angeles’ – DVD/CD Review
Read our review of Motley Crue's DVD/CD release 'The End: Live in Los Angeles.'