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
Hellyeah Sing Along to Snippet of New Song From Upcoming Album
It was revealed last week that Hellyeahare putting the finishing touches on their still untitled fourth album, with a tentative late April release. Now we're getting a preview of some of that new music.
Alice In Chains Raise Money for Philippines Typhoon Victims
In November of last year, Typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines, killing more than 6,000 people and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage throughout Southeast Asia. Now, Alice In Chains are helping raise money for the typhoon victims.
In This Moment to Release Special Edition of ‘Blood’ With Bonus Live DVD
In This Moment's 2012 album 'Blood' has been their most successful to-date, spawning the hit singles 'Blood,' 'Adrenalize' and 'Whore.' Now, the band has announced that a special 2-disc edition of 'Blood' will be released Jan. 21 that also includes their version of the Nine Inch Nails song 'Closer' and the live DVD 'Blood at the Orpheum' (watch the DVD trailer above).
Grohl: Foonique CD!
Dave Grohl has been busy working with other artists including Ghost (Ghost B.C.) and country superstars the Zac Brown Band. Now he's turning his attention back to Foo Fighters, and has just made an interesting statement about their next album.
Deftones’ Chino rolls out new vid with his side project †††
The self-titled debut album of ††† (Crosses) will be released Feb. 11, and the band has just unleashed the video for the single 'Bitches Brew' (watch above via Rolling Stone). The group is made up of Chino Moreno (Deftones), Shaun Lopez (Far) and Chuck Doom.
Ex-Faith No More Guitarist Jim Martin Breaks Decade-Long Silence to Answer Fan Questions
Guitarist Jim Martin left Faith No More back in 1993 after the band's 'Angel Dust' album. After a decade of silence, Martin agreed to answer 15 questions submitted by readers of a UK fan site.