Chad Childers has been a music lover since his parents dragged him along to an Aerosmith/Bachman Turner Overdrive show as an infant. His love of music turned into a career in the mid-90s when he left a job in the Midwest as a librarian and moved to California to intern for Westwood One Radio. That led to work researching for Casey Kasem's countdown shows, writing and producing the alternative and active rock-related prep services SpinFax, The Fax, and Rip, Read and Rock, producing and writing for Westwood One's concert series as well as doing interviews across all music and entertainment formats. Since joining Loudwire in 2012, he's served as senior editor and is one of the writers for the site, while also interviewing bands and covering and photographing music festivals and concerts. He's also written for Ultimate Classic Rock, Pop Crush, Screen Crush and The FW. Twitter: @ChadChilLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.childers
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Papa Roach Unveil ‘Before I Die’ Video
Papa Roach are ending 2012 with a little video extravaganza. Earlier this month, fans got the 'Where Did the Angels Go' clip and now, getting in just under the 2012 deadline, there's a new video for 'Before I Die.'
Queens of the Stone Age Welcome Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears for Upcoming Album
Queens of the Stone Age continue to add to the impressive guest list for their forthcoming album, with Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears being the latest to reveal his involvement in recording sessions.
Lars Ulrich Ponders Future of Metallica
Metallica just keep rocking along, year after year, becoming one of metal's most enduring acts. But with that longevity comes the possibility of complacency, which is something that drummer Lars Ulrich says he doesn't think will ever happen.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Offers Update on ‘Energetic’ New Album Sessions
Metallica are just starting in on their follow-up to the 2008 album 'Death Magnetic' and drummer Lars Ulrich says that the early sessions are revealing a "heavy, energetic" vibe for the forthcoming release.
In This Moment, ‘Blood’ (Sluggo Remix) – Exclusive Song Premiere
It's been a breakout year for In This Moment, thanks in large part to the single 'Blood,' the Top 10 hit from their 2012 album of the same name. As the year winds down, In This Moment are giving fans an extra treat as they're offering a double-disc version of the album 'Blood' with several remixes exclusively via Hot Topic outlets. Loudwire is happy to team up with the band to premiere the Sluggo
The Twylight Zones, ‘Ride on Baby’ – Song Premiere
The new '60s music explosion-inspired film 'Not Fade Away' opens in select theaters this coming Friday (Dec. 21). Ultimate Classic Rock is pleased to bring you an exclusive premiere of the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards-penned song 'Ride on Baby' as performed by the Twylight Zones, the fictional band featured in the movie.
Slash Confirms Participation in Upcoming ‘Band Fuse: Rock Legends’ Video Game
Slash has been keeping busy of late while focusing his energies on another offshoot of his music career. The guitar great confirmed his participation in the upcoming 'Band Fuse: Rock Legends' video game in a new Twitter posting.
Dave Grohl Reveals ‘Sound City’ Documentary Cast + Soundtrack Details
For the better part of the last year, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has been building the buzz while compiling and editing footage for his 'Sound City' documentary about the famous Los Angeles music studio and the Neve console where many of rock's great albums have been made. Now fans can really get excited as the full cast for the film and details of what songs were recorded for the movie's soun
Marilyn Manson Requires 24 Stitches on His Ear Following Fight in Switzerland
Marilyn Manson is not afraid to stand up for himself, but in doing so recently in Switzerland the rocker came out a little worse for wear. In fact, the musician needed 24 stitches to sew up part of his air after a brawl.
Watch Mick Jagger Deliver ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ Top 10 List
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger has played the Ed Sullivan Theater many times before, but this time the vocalist returned for a bit of comedy rather than music. Jagger, who has been in the New York area for the Rolling Stones 50th anniversary performances, dropped by 'The Late Show With David Letterman' Tuesday night (Dec. 11) to provide a Top 10 list.
All That Remains’ Phil Labonte Says Homophobic Slur Is ‘Just a Word’
Late last year, All That Remains singer Phil Labonte raised a few eyebrows when using the word "f--got" while talking about a song competition between his band and Black Veil Brides. At the time, he was referencing a photo split that featured himself and the glammed out singer of Black Veil Brides, Andy Biersack. The vocalist later clarified his comments and with some distance now betwee
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea to Reveal 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Class
It's been a big year for Red Hot Chili Peppers that included their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a new member, Flea will take advantage of his freshly minted status in order to get the first look at the new class of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the bassist extraordinaire will be on hand this Tuesday (Dec. 11) to reveal which acts will join
Jason Newsted Finishing First Record With New Self-Titled Band
Jason Newsted recently re-announced his presence online with a new website and followed that with the revelation that he was fronting a new band that also shared his name. Now the former Metallica bassist has checked in online to let fans know that things are moving along quickly and that his band is close to finishing a new record.
Rob Zombie’s ‘The Lords of Salem’ Film To Hit Theaters in Spring of 2013
Rob Zombie has spent 2012 juggling both his music and movie careers and he's finally put the finishing touches on the highly anticipated 'The Lords of Salem' film. The movie now has a release date of April 26 in North America.
The Black Keys + Jack White Lead 2013 Rock Grammy Nominations
Congrats are in order for the Black Keys, and in particular the band's singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach, who had his name mentioned six times when the 2013 Grammy nominations were revealed Wednesday night (Dec. 5). He tied with fun., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean and Kanye West for the most nominations of the evening.
Metallica Unveil ‘Quebec Magnetic’ Footage of ‘Master of Puppets’ Performance
Metallica fans are a devoted bunch and you get to see their passion for the band in full effect in the newly posted video of 'Master of Puppets' that's part of the upcoming 'Quebec Magnetic' DVD.
Frances Bean Cobain ‘Creeped Out’ by Tattoo of Her Face
Who could blame Frances Bean Cobain for being a little weirded out after one of her Twitter followers alerted her to the fact that someone had gotten a tattoo of one of her recent photo spread pictures? But the offspring of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole vocalist Courtney Love also had some kind words to say about the tattoo artist who created the fresh ink as well.
Avenged Sevenfold Help Main Characters ‘Carry On’ in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’
Avenged Sevenfold are huge video game fans, so it was a no-brainer for the band when they were approached to do something special for the newly-released 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' game. Not only did they contribute the song 'Carry On' to the soundtrack, the band -- in their animated form -- turn up at the end to perform the track with 'Black Ops'' two main characters.
Metallica Support Virginia Tech ‘Enter Sandman’ Shirts for Morgan Harrington Scholarship Fund
Metallica are one of the most stringent bands when it comes to usage of their trademark, which makes the new Virginia Tech 'Enter Sandman' shirts something truly special. The group gave the school permission to print the shirts with the idea that the money raised would go to the Morgan Harrington Scholarship Fund.
Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath’s New Album: ‘What It Boils Down to Now Is the Music’
The members of Black Sabbath may not be the rock miscreants they were in their 20s, but Ozzy Osbourne is fine with that, as it's brought the group back to what initially mattered to them in the first place -- the music. Osbourne spoke with the New Zealand Herald about the differences between the Sabbath of old and what's happening now and how age has brought some perspective.