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
Sevendust Add Headlining Dates to Fall Tour
We already knew that Sevendust would be part of the 'From Death to Destiny' tour with Asking Alexandria, All that Remains, For Today and Emmure beginning in late October. Now, the band has announced more headlining dates between now and then.
Sepultura Unveil New Song ‘The Age of the Atheist,’ Announce Fall North American Tour
The title of the upcoming album (set to be released Oct. 29) from veteran Brazilian metal act Sepultura is a mouthful: 'The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart.' Now, the band has unleashed the first single from the album, 'The Age of the Atheist' (listen above) via Metal Hammer.
Black Sabbath, Green Day, 30 Seconds to Mars + More Nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards
In the United Stated, MTV has the annual VMAs. In Europe, the music channel has the EMAs, and this year's nominations have just been announced. Among the contenders are Black Sabbath, Green Day, Queens of the Stone Age, 30 Seconds to Mars and Linkin Park.
Stone Temple Pilots Unleash ‘Black Heart’ Off Upcoming ‘High Rise’ EP
'Black Heart,' a new song from Stone Temple Pilots' upcoming EP 'High Rise,' has been unveiled via iHeartRadio (listen below). Like the rest of the EP that's due to be released Oct. 8, the tune features vocals from the band's new singer, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington.
Green Day’s ‘¡Cuatro!’ Documentary To Be Released on DVD and iTunes
After screenings earlier this year at events including the Aspen X Games, South by Southwest and the Newport Film Festival, Green Day's documentary ‘¡Cuatro!’ will be released Sept. 24 on DVD and via iTunes. Watch the trailer above.
Slash on Pop Star Fergie Naming Her Baby Boy Axl: ‘I Think It’s Really Cool’
Last month, Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and her actor husband Josh Duhamel announced that they had named their son Axl. It's not a very common name, and Fergie has said she's a big Guns N’ Roses fan, meaning the kid was likely named after Axl Rose. This week, TMZ caught up with Slash and asked him his thoughts on the name (watch video above).
Metallica Unveil More Clips From ‘Through the Never’ 3D Movie
With the release date of Metallica's 3D concert film 'Through the Never' quickly approaching, fans can see both behind the scenes footage and clips from the actual movie in newly released videos.
Lita Ford Sets Release Date + Track List for Upcoming Disc ‘The B-tch Is Back…Live’
After her 2012 album 'Living Like a Runaway' was very well received, Lita Ford returns with the concert album 'The Bitch is Back...Live,' due to be released Oct. 22 in North America.
Perry Farrell Offers Latest on New Music From Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros
Jane's Addiction are currently co-headlining the 2013 Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival, and the Rock It Out! Blog caught up with frontman Perry Farrell at the Chicago stop for a wide-ranging discussion (watch above).
Black Label Society Unveil Video for ‘Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone’
Black Label Society have unveiled the video for 'Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone,' a cover of the classic Bill Withers song. It's from the live CD 'Unblackened,' due out on Sept. 24. A live DVD, also called 'Unblackened,' but with a slightly different track listing, comes out the same day.
Seether to Unleash Two-Disc Retrospective
Earlier this year, Seether revealed they were working on three new tracks that would be released in 2013. But instead of being part of a new album, those songs will be included on 'Seether 2002-2013,' a 27-song, two-disc career retrospective to be released Oct. 29.
Metallica Post Official Video Recap of ‘Secret’ Comic-Con Show
When Metallica were in San Diego last week to promote their upcoming 3D movie 'Metallica Through the Never,' they also played a 'secret' show at the Spreckels Theatre that night (July 19). They have now posted an official video recap of that gig (watch above).