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
Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones to Release Autobiography ‘Lonely Boy’
Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones will share his life story in a new memoir titled 'Lonely Boy.'
Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Be Honored at Bass Player Live! 2015
Congrats to Lemmy Kilmister, who will be one of the honorees at the 2015 Bass Player Live! event taking place in Los Angeles.
YouTube Sensation Rob Scallon Plays 31 Songs in One Minute
When it comes to entertaining and virtuoso metal YouTube videos, the multitalented Rob Scallon has become the go-to guy.
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.
David Draiman Says It Was Disturbed’s Plan To ‘Come Out of Nowhere’ With New Album
The announcement a few weeks ago that Disturbed are returning from a hiatus with a new album Immortalized in August caught most people by surprise.
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.
Rob Zombie Pinball Machine on the Way
He's a rocker, movie director and now a pinball wizard. Rob Zombie is launching his own pinball machine.
Billy Corgan + Tom Morello Joining Roger Waters at 2015 Music Heals Benefit Concert
Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan and guitar great Tom Morello will join Roger Waters at the 2015 Music Heals benefit concert.
Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Gets Remixed With Rap by Late Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
DJ Cummerbund has mashed up Drowning Pool's "Bodies" with late wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage's rap 'Hit the Floor.'
Guns N’ Roses Guitarist DJ Ashba Reportedly Gets in Scuffle Over E-Cigarette
Guns N’ Roses / Sixx: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba apparently got into some trouble at a recent concert he was attending due to an e-cigarette.
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.
Marilyn Manson and Billy Corgan: We Wanted To Form a Band With Flavor Flav and Jenna Jameson
Marilyn Manson and Billy Corgan held a press conference in Chicago to talk about their joint tour, and things got a bit strange.