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
Candlebox Announce Lineup Changes + Tour Dates
It has been 20 years since Candlebox released their album Lucy, which went gold and spawned the radio hits "Understanding" and "Simple Lessons."
Dave Grohl Covers Neil Young With Pearl Jam + Blind Melon Members
On July 4, Dave Grohl played a motorcycle rally with a few musical friends and covered songs from Neil Young and Rolling Stones.
Breaking Benjamin to Headline 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise
Breaking Benjamin will be hitting the high seas as headliners of the 2016 Axes & Anchors Cruise.
Billy Corgan + Tom Morello Joining Roger Waters at 2015 Music Heals Benefit Concert
Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan and guitar great Tom Morello will join Roger Waters at the 2015 Music Heals benefit concert.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Revives Fort Minor Project, Unveils New Video ‘Welcome’
"Fort Minor is a solo project," Shinoda says. "It was born out of my earliest experience as a music and visual art fan."
Linkin Park Go Behind the Scenes of ‘A Line in the Sand’ Live Debut
Check out a behind-the-scenes video of Linkin Park performing 'A Line in the Sand' for the first time.
Nickelback Top Popular Rock Acts in Lyrics Intelligence Analysis
Lyrics to most songs aren't exactly Shakespearean, but a new study scientifically examining lyrics says they are barely grade school level.
Scott Weiland Responds To Filter’s Richard Patrick’s Comments About His Drug Use
Filter frontman Richard Patrick talked about Scott Weiland‘s past issues with drugs and tardiness. Now, Weiland has fired back with a response to Patrick's comments.
Atreyu Unleash ‘So Others May Live’ Performance Video
Atreyu are taking viewers up onstage for their new "So Others May Live" video.
Chester Bennington Glad to Be Working on New Album Under Official Stone Temple Pilots Name
Chester Bennington is thrilled to be working with Stone Temple Pilots without having the "with Chester Bennington" moniker.