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
Judas Priest Announce Additional ‘Redeemer of Souls’ U.S. Tour Dates
After unveiling a string of October and November North American tour dates a few weeks ago, Judas Priest have fleshed out the schedule with a number of newly added shows (see the dates below).
Judas Priest's latest album 'Redeemer of Souls' was released last week to positive accolades...
Metallica Post Official Footage From Glastonbury + Other Recent Shows
Metallica have posted their own official footage from the Glastonbury Festival, as well as concert video recaps from Italy and the Netherlands.
Guns N’ Roses Unveil ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ DVD Clip; Axl Rose Condemns Police Shooting of Dog
Guns N' Roses have unveiled the performance of 'Sweet Child O' Mine' from their new DVD, while Axl Rose has slammed Utah police for shooting a dog.
Slash Unveils Racy ‘World on Fire’ Lyric Video
Check out the lyric video for Slash's new single 'World on Fire.'
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...
Metallica Release Helsinki Show Footage, Including Live Debut of ‘The Frayed Ends of Sanity’
As Metallica have been playing their 'By Request' tour where fans pick the setlist, the shows have included their big hits like 'One,' 'Enter Sandman' and 'Nothing Else Matters,' but also some surprises.
The fans at Sonisphere Finland voted for 'The Frayed Ends of Sanity' from 1988's '...
Ace Frehley Unleashes New Single ‘Gimme a Feelin”
Check out the first single off Ace Frehley's upcoming album 'Space Invader.'
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.
Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I’m Up for Another Black Sabbath Album and Tour’
As Black Sabbath wrap up the touring cycle for '13' in July, there has been a lot of speculation about the band's future.
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.