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
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.
Dillinger Escape Plan Guitarist Ben Weinman Set to Return for Summer Slaughter Tour
After guitarist Ben Weinman suffered a wrist injury, the Dillinger Escape Plan were forced to cancel their European tour. He said he'd be back in time for the Summer Slaughter tour, and it looks like he'll live up to that promise.
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).
Danzig to Embark on North American Summer 2013 Tour With Scar the Martyr + Huntress
Danzig will be taking Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison's new band Scar the Martyr and the up-and-coming metal act Huntress for a North American summer tour. The trek kicks off Aug. 9 in Toronto (see dates below).
Frontman Max Cavalera Taps Son Zyon to Play Drums on Upcoming Soulfy Album
It may be hard to believe, but Max Cavalera has been in Soulfly longer than he was in Sepultura. Soulfly are hard at work on their ninth studio album, and have released a video documenting its progress. (watch above). It shows the band in the studio and features brief snippets of new music.
Alice in Chains Joined Onstage by Layne Staley’s Father During Gig in Canada
Earlier this week Alice in Chains played Canada's Fox Fest in Burnaby, British Columbia, and invited a very special guest onstage. They were joined by Phil Staley, the father of the band's late vocalist Layne Staley. A video of his appearance can be seen above, while the band also posted a photo on their Instagram (see below).
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...
Lemmy Kilmister Suffers Hematoma, Motorhead Cancel Concerts
Motorhead were forced to cancel Saturday's (June 22) concert at Austria's See-Rock Festival and have scrubbed their June 25 show in Milan as well. The reason? According to a Facebook post by the Italian promoter, frontman Lemmy Kilmister suffered a hematoma and was unable to go onstage.
Hatebreed Announce Fall 2013 Tour Dates With Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain + Battlecross
Just before they head to Europe for a series of shows and festivals across the pond, Hatebreed have announced a North American tour with Shadows Fall, the Acacia Strain and Battlecross that launches in September. The first batch of dates are below, with more to be announced.
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).
Dream Theater’s James LaBrie Unveils First Song + Track List From ‘Impermanent Resonance’
It was announced earlier this month that Dream Theater singer James LaBrie will be releasing his third solo album 'Impermanent Resonance' on Aug. 6. Now the track listing has been unveiled along with the opening track 'Agony' (listen above).