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
GWAR to Unleash New Album ‘Battle Maximus’ in September
Bestial overlords GWAR return with their latest slab of devastation, 'Battle Maximus.' Set to be released Sept. 17 via Metal Blade Records, it's the band's first album since the 2011 death of guitarist Cory Smoot, a/k/a Flattus Maximus. You can listen to the song 'Madness at the Core of Time' below.
Former Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward to Debut Fine Art Creations
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward is a legendary musician, but fans might not know he's also an artist. 'Absence of Corners,' his first foray into the fine art world, will be released Aug. 1 at billwarddrumart.com.
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Resurfaces With New Music
Mike D of Beastie Boys has emerged with some new music, the first released since the death of his bandmate Adam Yauch (MCA) last year. He was commissioned by the fashion company Kenzo to compose a piece for their Spring/Summer 2014 show. The result is 'Humberto Vs the New Reactionaries (Christine and the Queens Remix).' Listen to the 10 minute track below.
Queensryche Unveil Video for ‘Fallout’
After their self-titled album landed in the top 25 of the Billboard 200 last week, the Todd La Torre-fronted version of Queensryche have just unleashed the video for the single 'Fallout' (watch above).
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne Not Attached To the Term ‘Heavy Metal’
Black Sabbath are considered the founders of heavy metal, but singer Ozzy Osbourne tells CNN in a new interview (watch above) that he doesn't particularly connect with that label.
"I have never ever ever been able to attach myself to the word 'heavy metal' — it has no musical connotations," says Osbourne...
Watch Ex-Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Jamming With Sepultura’s Eloy Casagrande
Last week, it was revealed that former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo would guest on Sepultura's upcoming album. Now, the latest installment of Sepultura's studio diary features a brief video of Lombardo jamming with Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande (watch above).
Dave Mustaine To Perform Metallica Song With Jason Newsted on Gigantour
With former Metallica members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted both on Gigantour this summer, there has been rampant speculation the two would jam an old-school Metallica song from the band's Mustaine era.
Protesters Blast AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’ To Condemn Proposed Utah Freeway
Music and protests have always gone hand in hand. Cranking up a good protest song helps draw attention to the cause and can become a rallying cry. AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' isn't your typical protest song, but it was just used by protestors in Utah who oppose a proposed freeway...
Slayer Play First Concert Since Death of Guitarist Jeff Hanneman
For the first time since the passing of guitarist Jeff Hanneman last month, Slayer have played a live show. After an emotional memorial celebration a couple of weeks ago in honor of their fallen bandmate, Slayer returned to the road, playing at the Impact Festival last night (June 4) in Warsaw, Poland.
Nine Inch Nails Set to Unleash Brand-New Single ‘Came Back Haunted’
After last week's huge news from Trent Reznor that Nine Inch Nails were returning with a new album later this year, more big news today. The band will be releasing a new single 'Came Back Haunted' to radio on Thursday (June 6).