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
Scorpions To Release New Album ‘Return To Forever’ in February
After announcing their retirement a few years ago, German legends Scorpions had a change of heart and will keep touring and making new music as they approach their 50th anniversary.
Slash To Receive Prestigious Les Paul Award
Slash, who has received numerous accolades over his long career, will need to make room in his trophy case for another award.
Slash TV Concert Special To Debut on DirecTV
Back in September, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators played three shows at iconic Sunset Strip venues the Troubadour, the Roxy and the Whiskey-a-Go-Go
Metallica Named ‘Artists in Residence’ at Mill Valley Film Festival
Each band member will be hosting a film that they have selected. This year's festival runs from Oct. 2 through Oct. 12.
Webisodes Precede KISS Reality Show ‘4th and Loud’
KISS icons Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are part owners of the L.A. Kiss arena football team, and a new reality show '4th and Loud' will chronicle the team's inaugural season.
Slash Playing Iconic Los Angeles Venues for Guitar Center’s 50th Anniversary
With anticipation building for Slash's new album 'World on Fire,' his band's takeover of Los Angeles' most iconic venues has been announced.
In celebration of Guitar Center's 50th anniversary, Slash and company will play three shows over the span of a week...
Guns N’ Roses’ DJ Ashba Says Band’s Punctuality Issues Are in the Past
Guns N' Roses have been known to start shows late, but guitarist DJ Ashba says the punctuality issues are now a thing of the past.
Judas Priest Reveal ‘Crossfire’ Song Clip From Upcoming Album
Judas Priest have been unveiling a steady stream of previews and full versions of songs from their upcoming album 'Redeemer of Souls,' which will be released July 8. In the clip above you can listen to a snippet of the song 'Crossfire' along with commentary from frontman Rob Halford...
Royal Blood Rock ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Get Visit From Led Zeppelin Legend Jimmy Page
It has been a big week for the British duo Royal Blood. They made their U.S. television debut and one of their concerts was attended by rock royalty.
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.
Killswitch Engage to Headline Dirt Fest 2014
Most of the lineup has been announced for this year's annual Dirt Fest. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, Mich., and Killswitch Engage will headline (watch Banana 101.5's announcement video above).
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.