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
Metallica’s Rock AM Ring Gig To Stream Live
This weekend is the annual Rock AM Ring Festival in Nurburgring, Germany, with Metallica headlining on Saturday, June 2. They'll will be performing their 1991 self-titled album, known as ‘The Black Album,’ in its entirety, and you'll be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home, thanks to a free live stream.
Megadeth’s David Ellefson: Metallica / Megadeth Supergroup ‘Would Be a Blast’
In a new interview with MetalSerbia.com, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson offers his thoughts on a possible Metallica/Megadeth supergroup.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Calls Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine a ‘Big Mouth’
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has never been afraid to speak his mind, which has has gotten him in hot water quite a bit over the years, and several times recently. For years he feuded with his ex-bandmates in Metallica, but they recently patched things up.
New Documentary Depicts Fan’s Quest to Meet Metallica’s Lars Ulrich
A new documentary titled 'Mission to Lars' centers on Tom Spicer, a learning disabled man who goes on a quest to meet his hero, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. Spicer has Fragile X Syndrome, which is a sort of autism, and is helped on his journey by his brother and sister.
Lars Ulrich Doesn’t Recall Offering Hulk Hogan a Spot in Metallica
A few months ago, wrestler Hulk Hogan claimed that he and Lars Ulrich from Metallica were friends back in the day, and Ulrich offered the Hulkster the opportunity to play bass for Metallica.
Lou Reed & Metallica, ‘Lulu’ – Album Overview
In their 40 years together, Metallica have generated plenty of controversy and criticism.
Metallica, ‘S&M’ – Album Overview
By 1999, Metallica were the biggest metal band in the world, but they continued to push musical and artistic boundaries.
Metallica, ‘Garage Inc.’ – Album Overview
Metallica released 'The $5.98 EP' in 1987. Almost a decade later, the band had added several more cover songs to their repertoire and released a double album.
Metallica, ‘Reload’ – Album Overview
After waiting more than five years between ‘Metallica’ and ‘Load,’ fans of Metallica only had to wait 18 months for ‘ReLoad.’
Metallica, ‘Load’ – Album Overview
When a band has a successful album, the usual plan is to release another one with a reasonably similar sound a couple years later to capitalize on the previous record’s success and keep the momentum going. Metallica has never done it that way. They work on their own timetable, and generally piss off a portion of their fan base with every new release, but garner legions of new fans in the process.