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
Chevelle to Release Greatest Hits Compilation Album ‘Stray Arrows’ in December
Almost exactly a year after the release of their sixth studio album 'Hats Off to the Bull,' Chevelle will be unleashing a greatest hits collection. 'Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites' is slated for a Dec. 4 release via Epic Records.
Controversial Las Vegas Guns N’ Roses Posters Removed
Guns N’ Roses are currently in the midst of their 12-show 'Appetite for Democracy' residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, but posters promoting the shows have been at the center of controversy.
Soundgarden’s ‘King Animal’ Best Buy Edition Bolstered With Bonus Tracks
Fans have been anxiously awaiting a new album from Soundgarden for more than 15 years, and the Nov. 13 arrival of 'King Animal' is just a couple weeks away. A deluxe edition of the release will also be available at Best Buy that includes extra tracks.
P.O.D. Lyrical Controversy Leads California Festival to Switch Venues
P.O.D. was scheduled to perform in Ventura, Calif. Sunday (Oct. 28), but canceled the gig after some controversy erupted with the venue. Originally scheduled for the Ventura County Fairgrounds, the Hell's Coming festival was moved to a smaller venue after fairground officials objected to the lyrical content of the P.O.D. song, 'Youth of the Nation.'
Buckcherry to Release New Album ‘Confessions’ in Early 2013
After signing with a new record label, Century Media, Buckcherry have announced they will be releasing a new album. 'Confessions' is due in early 2013 via Century Media in the United States and Eleven Seven Music in the rest of the world.
3 Doors Down Offer Free Download of New Single ‘One Light’
After recently announcing they will be releasing a greatest hits album on Nov. 19, 3 Doors Down have made the single 'One Light' available for free download. It's one of three new songs in the collection.
Stone Sour’s ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1′ Streaming in Full
The first half of Stone Sour's two part concept album 'House of Gold & Bones Part 1' is out today (Oct. 22), and the album is available for streaming at AOL Music.
Stone Sour’s Josh Rand Talks Genesis of New Album ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1′
Stone Sour‘s album ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1' will be released next week, and the band's guitarist Josh Rand spoke with Roadrunner Records about it.
Black Sabbath Making Progress on New Album in Malibu Studio
It has been a while since we've heard anything about the progress of Black Sabbath's upcoming album, but Metal Injection has uncovered some details about the recordings, including a song title.
Three Days Grace + Papa Roach Score High Debuts on Billboard 200 Album Chart
Three Days Grace and Papa Roach make strong showings on the latest Billboard 200 album chart, as both bands' new discs debut in the Top 20.
Avenged Sevenfold Members Guest on Machine Gun Kelly Track
Rap/metal collaborations have been common since Anthrax and Public Enemy teamed up for 'Bring the Noise.' Now, Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows and guitarist Synyster Gates have lent their talents to a new song by hip-hop artist Machine Gun Kelly.
Corey Taylor Talks About His Near Involvement in Anthrax’s ‘Worship Music’
In a recent interview with Radio Metal, Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recalls the time he was asked to contribute vocals to Anthrax's critically acclaimed 2011 album 'Worship Music' prior to the thrash metal veterans' reunion with singer Joey Belladonna.