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
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Slash + More To Rock 2015 Beale Street Music Festival
Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against and Slash are just a few of the rockers leading the way at the 2015 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.
In This Moment Map Out Spring U.S. Tour With Butcher Babies, Upon a Burning Body + More
In This Moment have just announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour this spring in support of their latest album Black Widow.
System of a Down, Deftones, Linkin Park + More To Play 2015 Amnesia Rockfest
Canada's largest rock festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a lineup that includes over 100 bands.
Linkin Park, Godsmack + Slayer Lead 2015 Rocklahoma Lineup
Linkin Park, Godsmack and Slayer lead the lineup for the 2015 Rocklahoma Festival, taking place May 22-24 in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Slipknot’s Mick Thomson: ‘We Hope To Do Our Next Record Sooner’
Slipknot hope to follow up their latest album in a quicker time than it has taken in the past.
Five Finger Death Punch, Pretty Reckless + Avenged Sevenfold Top Billboard’s 2014 Rock Charts
Billboard has unveiled its year-end charts for 2014, and the publication's hard rock and mainstream rock tallies are led by the Pretty Reckless, Five Finger Death Punch and Avenged Sevenfold.
System of a Down Add U.S. Date to ‘Wake Up the Souls’ Tour
System of a Down have added the first U.S. date to their 2015 schedule.
Kid Rock Asks Fans to Help Provide Care Packages for Operation Troop Aid
Kid Rock is doubling his efforts to send care packages to military personnel this holiday season.
Ministry Announce 2015 North American Tour
Ministry are set to kick off a 2015 tour May 3 in Dallas.
Corey Taylor: Slipknot Could Go Without Masks, ‘But I Don’t Think We’d Want To’
Corey Taylor reveals that Slipknot could eventually tour without masks, but explains why he feels that that won't happen.
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.
Mark Tremonti: We Haven’t Spoken to Scott Stapp Since the Last Creed Tour
Mark Tremonti has been keeping busy with Alter Bridge and his solo band, and in a new interview he says Creed isn't currently on his radar screen.