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, ‘Live Shit: Binge & Purge’ – Album Overview
In 1993, Metallica released the box set ‘Live Shit: Binge & Purge,’ which consisted of three CDs and three VHS tapes (kids, ask your parents what those are).
Metallica, ‘Metallica’ (The Black Album) – Album Overview
Metallica went from being one of the most popular and successful metal bands to being one of the most popular and successful bands, period.
Metallica, ‘… And Justice for All’ – Album Overview
After the death of Cliff Burton, Metallica were at a crossroads.
Metallica, ‘The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited’ – Album Overview
Some bands dislike recording cover songs, but Metallica have always embraced them.
Metallica, ‘Master of Puppets’ – Album Overview
Two albums into their career Metallica had built a solid fan base and helped establish and popularize the thrash genre.
Metallica, ‘Ride the Lightning’ – Album Overview
Metallica’s debut album Kill ‘Em All was a thrash masterpiece, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with.
Metallica, ‘Kill ‘Em All’ – Album Overview
They are fully engrained in mainstream music today, but in the early ‘80s Metallica were a young band helping pioneer speed/thrash metal.