Chad Bowar

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.

Stone Sour Preview Black Sabbath Cover ‘Children of the Grave’

With Record Store Day on Saturday, Stone Sour have unveiled a snippet of another track from their Meanwhile in Burbank covers EP.

Aerosmith ‘Blue Army Tour’ Coming to Vancouver, WA

Legendary rockers Aerosmith will be back on the road this summer for the "Blue Army" tour.

More Cast Members Announced for Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Directed Film ‘Officer Downe’

Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has signed on to direct Officer Downe, an indie film adaptation of a graphic novel of the same name, and now several cast members have been revealed.

Pop Evil Begin Recording New Album With Producer Adam Kasper

Pop Evil are back at it, with producer Adam Kasper joining them in the studio for their next album.

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.

All That Remains Unleash New Song ‘No Knock’

Listen to the new All That Remains track 'No Knocks' above accompanied by some adorable dog footage.

Former Flyleaf Singer Lacey Sturm to Release Autobiography ‘The Reason’

Sturm dedicates the book "to the one like my teenage self, who is a breath away from finding the beauty of a life worth living."

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...

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.

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.

Rob Zombie Working on New Album

Rob Zombie released his latest solo album 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor' only a year ago, but that hasn't stopped him from already working on a follow-up.

Wolfmother Stream Surprise Album ‘New Crown,’ Unveil ‘Heavy Weight’ Video

After splitting the band up last year to go solo, Wolfmother frontman Andrew Stockdale decided to go back to using the Wolfmother name and released their third album 'New Crown' via Bandcamp. You can stream the entire album below.