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.
With former Metallica members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted both on Gigantour this summer, there has been rampant speculation the two would jam an old-school Metallica song from the band's Mustaine era.
In addition to being a musician, Thrice drummer Riley Breckenridge is a baseball fan. He's not just a casual observer, but a hardcore fanatic who even has a baseball related blog called Productive Outs. Breckenridge has now combined his two loves by forming a baseball-themed grindcore band.
Georgia metalcore band Norma Jean have announced details on the release of their sixth album. 'Wrongdoers' will be unleashed Aug. 6 via Razor & Tie. Pre-orders are available here.
Even though As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis is facing murder-for-hire charges, his Austrian Death Machine project still plans to release its third album 'Triple Brutal.'
Corey Taylor of Stone Sour and Slipknot is featured in the latest 'Beacon Moment' video (watch above). The series asks musicians to relate an experience or series of events that changes the course of a person's life—toward a life devoted to music.
Music and protests have always gone hand in hand. Cranking up a good protest song helps draw attention to the cause and can become a rallying cry. AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' isn't your typical protest song, but it was just used by protestors in Utah who oppose a proposed freeway.
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, emoti
The Dillinger Escape Plan have been forced to cancel their upcoming European tour due to an injury sustained by guitarist Ben Weinman on his right hand and wrist. He will spend June recovering, and plans to be back in time to play Summer Slaughter, which starts July 19.
Blessthefall have unveiled the cover art and track listing for their upcoming new album 'Hollow Bodies.' It will be released Aug. 20 via Fearless Records.
After the announcement a couple weeks ago that DevilDriver's upcoming album 'Winter Kills' would be released Aug. 27, the band has now revealed the track listing and more details for the disc.
