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
Jim Breuer Album, Featuring Guest Appearance by Brian Johnson, Set for May Release
Comedian Jim Breuer has announced the release details for 'Songs From the Garage,' his rock album with special guest Brian Johnson from AC/DC.
Steven Tyler Says Aerosmith ‘Probably Doing a Farewell Tour’ in 2017
What does the future hold for Aerosmith? If Steven Tyler is to be believed, a farewell tour could be coming in 2017.
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.
38 Years Ago: Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Testified at the 1985 PMRC Senate Hearing
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, who was invited to testify in the 1985 Senate hearing regarding the content of songs, reflects on the experience.
Metallica Post Footage + Audio From Russian Concert, Offer ‘Ktulu’ Illustrations
Metallica fans can watch a recap and get audio from the band's recent show in St. Petersburg, Russia.
James Hetfield + M. Shadows Audition To Be Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3′
As part of a contest to be a zombie in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game, a clip has been released that you can watch above that features celebrities "auditioning" to be zombies.
AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Used By Ashley Madison Hackers
How does an AC/DC classic tie into the Ashley Madison hacking scandal? Find out here.
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.
Does Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ Sound Similar to Song From Obscure ’60s Michigan Band?
The website Dangerous Minds has unearthed an obscure American garage band's song from the same era that has a similar riff as Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid.'
AC/DC’s ‘What Do You Do for Money Honey’ Used in Trailer for Upcoming Movie ‘Masterminds’
AC/DC's track "What Do You Do for Money Honey" from their 1980 album Back in Black is being used in the trailer for the upcoming movie Masterminds.