Chad Bowar

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.

Iggy Pop’s ‘Live in Basel 2015′ Concert Film to Receive June Theatrical Screenings

A concert film taken from Iggy Pop's performance at the Basel Session Festival in Switzerland in 2015 will screen in theaters in June.

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth Hilariously Berates Fan Who Threw Beer Onstage

With the high price of beer at concerts, it seems like a waste of money to want to toss one onstage.

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.

Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts Reveal New Guitarist

Scott Weiland and the Wildabout welcome Nick Maybury as new guitarist following tragic death of Jeremy Brown.

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.

New Albums Will Be Released Globally on Fridays Beginning Summer 2015

Starting this summer, the music industry will begin releasing new music globally on Fridays.

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Next Album Being Recorded ‘In a Way That No One’s Done Before’

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.

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.

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.