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
Marty Friedman Says He’d ‘Rather Chew Glass’ Than Listen to Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix is considered by many to be the best guitarist of all time, and is undoubtedly on the short list of great axemen. Not everybody is a fan, apparently.
Fans Can Attend Sebastian Bach’s Wedding Reception for $300
Rocker Sebastian Bach is getting married to Suzanne Le in August, and you can attend the nuptials for $300.
Dave Grohl Covers Neil Young With Pearl Jam + Blind Melon Members
On July 4, Dave Grohl played a motorcycle rally with a few musical friends and covered songs from Neil Young and Rolling Stones.
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.
New Slash Video ‘Beneath the Savage Sun’ Brings Attention To Plight of Elephants
New video brings attention to the plight of elephants in Africa.
The Winery Dogs, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai + More Host Musician Camps This Summer
Summer means camps for the kids, but adults can also enjoy some fun and music with musician camps.
Tom Keifer Unveils Video for ‘It’s Not Enough’ + New Tour Dates
Tom Keifer offers a look at his live show with the 'It's Not Enough' video and reveals more tour dates.
Classic Guns N’ Roses Live Shows To See Album Release
Live Radio Broadcasts will be released April 27 via Bandana Records, though the band's involvement in the double album hasn't been confirmed.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Visits Girl Recovering From Microtia Surgery
Four-year-old Arabella Carter from Canada traveled to Los Angeles last week for the surgery, and Paul Stanley visited her and her family following the operation.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on New Album: ‘Creative Elements Are Getting Close to Being Done’
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals in a new interview that the creative process for their new album is close to being complete.
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Slash + More To Rock 2015 Beale Street Music Festival
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against and Slash are just a few of the rockers leading the way at the 2015 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.
Associate of Bon Scott Shares Letters as New Details on Documentary and Biopic Emerge
Legendary AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott died in 1980, and now a documentary and a movie about the late singer are in the works.