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
Chad Childers
James Hetfield: Metallica Are ‘Recording an Album’ Right Now
During an interview about his guitars, Metallica's James Hetfield reveals that the band is 'recording right now.'
Watch a Drumming Dog Play Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’
This drummer has plenty of bark ... and bite!
Robert Trujillo’s Jaco Pastorius Documentary Gets November Release
The Metallica bassist's film about the influential musician Jaco Pastorius will arrive on Nov. 27.
Metallica Branded Beer Available in Honor of Quebec Shows
Cans of Metallica-branded beer are being made available in Quebec City in honor of the band's shows there.
Buckcherry, ‘Tight Pants’ – Video Premiere
Check out the booty-ful new video for Buckcherry's single 'Tight Pants.'
‘Mission to Lars’ Documentary Film to Hit Select Theaters and Video On Demand
'Mission to Lars,' a film about a family's attempt to connect a huge Metallica fan with Lars Ulrich, will screen in North America next month.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: ‘We’re Wondering Where New Album Is Gonna Take Us’
Kirk Hammett reveals that their studio time on a new album has kept them sharp and able to transition to play one-off shows with ease.
Metallica Offer Onstage + Backstage Look at Lollapalooza Gig
Watch as Metallica take viewers onstage and behind the scenes at their Lollapalooza performance in Chicago.
Metallica Rock 2015 Lollapalooza With Blistering Performance
Metallica did not disappoint with a hits-filled electrifying performance at Lollapalooza 2015 in Chicago.
Metallica Deliver National Anthem at 2015 X Games Austin
Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett performed the National Anthem to open the day at the 2015 X Games in Austin, Texas.
Metallica Offer Official Audio of Rare Live Performance of ‘The Unforgiven II’
Metallica performed 'The Unforgiven II' over the weekend and now audio of the rarely played live track is available online.
James Hetfield Performs With Daughter Cali at ‘Acoustic-4-a-Cure’ Benefit
Metallica's James Hetfield had a near-and-dear collaborator -- his daughter -- during a performance at the Acoustic-4-a-Cure benefit.