Author: Chad Bowar
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of November 18, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from Dark Sarah, Devilment, Disturbed, Freedom Call, Furia, Lamb Of God, Phil Campbell and the …
Freedom Call Interview
The veteran German power metal band Freedom Call return with their ninth studio album, Master Of Light. Vocalist Chris Bay …
Raging Speedhorn Interview
After reuniting in 2014, Raging Speedhorn decided to record a new album. Lost Ritual, released in July, was their first …
Meet The Band: Hammer King
Each week we bring you Meet The Band, spotlighting a new or up-and-coming artist. This week’s featured group is Hammer …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of November 11, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from Arkona, Downfall Of Gaia, Enslaved, Graham Bonnet Band, Old Chapel, Setentia and Sirenia. The …
Sirenia Interview
Sirenia’s latest album Dim Days Of Dolor is their first with new vocalist Emmunelle Zoldan, who replaced Ailyn. We caught …
Meet The Band: King Hiss
This week we’re featuring the Belgian group King Hiss in Meet The Band, your chance to get to know a new …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of November 4, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from Arkona, Civil War, Dark Tranquillity, Glenn Hughes, Junior Bruce, Upon A Burning Body and …
October 2016 Best Heavy Metal Albums
As 2016 gets closer to the end, it’s becoming more evident it has been a really good year for heavy …
Meet The Band: Death Valley High
This week, Death Valley High are the featured Meet The Band artist. The California band’s latest album is Cvlt (As …
Top 6 Underrated Metallica Songs
Metallica have released some of metal’s most iconic songs during their long and successful career. From early tracks like “Whiplash” …
The Answer Interview
The latest album from Northern Ireland hard rockers The Answer is Solas. We caught up with bassist Micky Waters, who …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of October 28, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from Dehumanized, Dope, Fair Warning, Helmet, Memphis May Fire, Scorpions and Serpentine Dominion. The ratings …
Memphis May Fire Interview
Texas metalcore mavens Memphis May Fire are back with their latest album This Light I Hold. The band’s fifth studio …
Heavy Metal Africa: Interview with Author Edward Banchs
Edward Banchs, who contributes to this site and who I worked with for several years at another site, has been …
Meet The Band: Darkrypt
Every Saturday we introduce you to a new or up-and-coming artist in Meet The Band. This week, we’re spotlighting the …
Amaranthe Interview
Amaranthe, featuring a triple-pronged vocal attack, are back with their latest album Maximalism. One of those vocalists is Jake E, …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of October 21, 2016
This week’s new reviews include releases from 40 Watt Sun, Auroch, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Destrage, Icethurs, Kix and …
Meet The Band: Northern Crown
Northern Crown are in the spotlight this week’s Meet The Band. The Florida doomsters just released their latest album The …
Red Fang Interview
The profile of Portland, Oregon’s Red Fang has been steadily increasing over the past few years. Their latest album is …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of October 14, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from The Dillinger Escape Plan, Eden’s Curse, Hardline, Meshuggah, Red Fang, Seeker, Theatres Des Vampires …
Fit For A King Interview
The latest album from the Texas Christian metalcore band Fit For A King is Deathgrip. I caught up with frontman …
Chad’s Heavy Music Reviews: Week of October 7, 2016
This week’s reviews include releases from Candiria, The Devil Wears Prada, Kyng, Oathbreaker, The Reticent, Saxon and Take Over And …