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.

KISS’ Gene Simmons Brings African Foster Son to U.S. For Surgery

KISS' Gene Simmons has invited foster son Zinnah Sambolah from Africa to the U.S. while he undergoes surgery on his leg.

Tommy Lee: Motley Crue Bandmates ‘Never Even Said Goodbye’ After Final Show

Tommy Lee reveals in a new interview that after Motley Crue's final performance, his bandmates never said their goodbyes to one another.

Metallica Albums Ranked

See how we ranked Metallica's albums from weakest to strongest.

Watch Axl Rose Rock With AC/DC in Seville, Spain

AC/DC shows always draw a lot of attention, but their current tour is even more under the microscope as Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose fills in on vocals.

KISS’ Gene Simmons Reflects on Van Halen Demos, Work on ‘Christine Sixteen’

They're two of the legendary bands in rock, but KISS' Gene Simmons gives more detail on his history with Van Halen and the brothers' role on a classic KISS cut.

Accept Plan to Release New Album in 2017

During a recent interview, Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman revealed that the band is working on new music and that they are shooting for a 2017 album release.

Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett’s Company To Release ‘Ghoul Screamer’ Guitar Pedal

Kirk Hammett's company KHDK Electronics is the Ghoul Screamer guitar pedal, which will be available beginning Oct. 31.

Metallica Post Footage + Audio From Russian Concert, Offer ‘Ktulu’ Illustrations

Metallica fans can watch a recap and get audio from the band's recent show in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The Harp Twins Cover Metallica’s ‘One’

The Harp Twins are back with another Metallica cover. This time around twin sisters Camille and Kennerly Kitt give "One" the ethereal harp treatment.

James Hetfield + M. Shadows Audition To Be Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3′

As part of a contest to be a zombie in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game, a clip has been released that you can watch above that features celebrities "auditioning" to be zombies.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett to Do Signings at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con

Metallica's Kirk Hammett will be selling his KVH Toys and doing signings at the 2015 Comic-Con in San Diego.

Metallica’s ‘Anesthesia’ Gets Upright Bass Cover From Rob Scallon

Viral virtuoso Rob Scallon breaks out his upright bass to cover Metallica's 'Anesthesia.'