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
Black Sabbath Announce 2014 North American Tour Dates
Black Sabbath have traveled the globe in 2013, touring in support of their comeback album '13.' The shows will continue into 2014, with the band a new run of North American dates beginning in March.
Godsmack Working on New Album
It has been a while since the last Godsmack studio album. 'The Oracle' was released in May of 2010, although the live album 'Live & Inspired' came out last year. Now comes word that the band is working on their next album.
Ex-Killswitch Engage Vocalist Howard Jones Resurfaces in Devil You Know
Howard Jones departed Killswitch Engage at the beginning of 2012 and was replaced by the band's original singer Jesse Leach. Now, after rumblings earlier this year of his involvement in a new band, an official announcement has now been made regarding Jones' new outfit.The vocalist has teamed up with All Shall Perish guitarist Francesco Artusato and Devolved drummer John Sankey to form Devil You Kn
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Teams Up With Norah Jones on ‘Foreverly’ Album
Billie Joe Armstrong has been expanding his artistic horizons recently. He landed a role in the movie 'Like Sunday, Like Rain,' and now the Green Day frontman has recorded an album with singer/songwriter Norah Jones.
Lars Ulrich Wants Metallica to Tour With U2 and Green Day
Metallica, U2 and Green Day are three of the biggest bands in the world in different genres. Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals in a new interview that he'd like the three titans to team up for a tour, and apparently the other bands could be up for it, as well.
Korn Set To Rock ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
The day before their latest album 'The Paradigm Shift' is released, Korn will perform tonight (Oct. 7) on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' They are slated to play a mini-concert, which will include their current hit single 'Never Never.'
Metallica Share Video Recap of Apollo Theater Gig
Metallica recently played a once-in-a-lifetime gig at New York's legendary Apollo Theater, and the band is now sharing the experience with all of their fans via a new recap video featuring a performance of 'Master of Puppets' (watch above).
Mastodon to Enter Studio in November
Mastodon's last studio album was 'The Hunter,' released in 2011. Now it looks like a new album will be on the way sometime next year.
Watch Avenged Sevenfold’s Full Rock in Rio Set
This year's Rock in Rio ended with a bang Sunday (Sept. 22) with rocking final day performances from Iron Maiden, Slayer and Avenged Sevenfold. You can watch A7X's full set above.
Stone Temple Pilots Unleash ‘Black Heart’ Off Upcoming ‘High Rise’ EP
'Black Heart,' a new song from Stone Temple Pilots' upcoming EP 'High Rise,' has been unveiled via iHeartRadio (listen below). Like the rest of the EP that's due to be released Oct. 8, the tune features vocals from the band's new singer, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington.
Green Day’s ‘¡Cuatro!’ Documentary To Be Released on DVD and iTunes
After screenings earlier this year at events including the Aspen X Games, South by Southwest and the Newport Film Festival, Green Day's documentary ‘¡Cuatro!’ will be released Sept. 24 on DVD and via iTunes. Watch the trailer above.
Black Label Society Unveil Video for ‘Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone’
Black Label Society have unveiled the video for 'Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone,' a cover of the classic Bill Withers song. It's from the live CD 'Unblackened,' due out on Sept. 24. A live DVD, also called 'Unblackened,' but with a slightly different track listing, comes out the same day.