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
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
Slayer Offer Tickets To Fan Who Spoofed Matthew McConaughey Car Commercial
A Slayer fan's video that spoofs a Matthew McConaughey Lincoln car commercial landed him tickets to one of the band's upcoming shows.
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Prepared for New Role by Jamming Megadeth Song
Actor Daniel Radcliffe reveals that Megadeth played a part in his preparation for his new role.
Slayer’s Kerry King Gives Tour of His Snake Warehouse
Slayer guitarist Kerry King gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his Psychotic Exotics’ reptile house and herpetology nursery.
GWAR Cover ’80s Songs, Pay Tribute To Oderus + More Fallen Metal Heroes
With new Scumdogs Blothar and Vulvatron, GWAR crush the Pet Shop Boys track 'West End Girls,' then follow it up with their own version of Jim Carroll's 'People Who Died.'
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Fulfills Promise He Made To Fan More Than 20 Years Ago
Back in 1992, Pearl Jam fan Joe Wolfe ran into Eddie Vedder and the band at a Cincinnati, Ohio, movie theater.
Foo Fighters to Play Week-Long ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ Residency
Foo Fighters will be spending the week with 'The Late Show With David Letterman' beginning Oct. 13, welcoming special guests each night.
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Donates $100,000 to Houston Cancer Center
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has made a significant donation to the Houston Cancer Center.
Slayer Inspired Scion To Be Unveiled at November Car Show
Slayer are taking things to the next level with a vehicle inspired by the band.
Dave Mustaine: I Probably Shouldn’t Have Punched James Hetfield in the Mouth
In a new interview, Dave Mustaine lists a few of his regrets, including punching James Hetfield in the mouth.
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.
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Makes Cameo in World Cup Budweiser Ad
Check out Axl Rose in this new World Cup Budweiser commercial.