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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Sock Puppets Tackle Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’
Want to see Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' as parodies by sock puppets? Here you go.
Metallica Join San Jose Sharks for Inaugural ‘Metallica Night’
Metallica were on hand for the inaugural 'Metallica Night' with the San Jose Sharks Wednesday night.
Metallica Offer Photo of Robert Trujillo From Recent Studio Sessions
Metallica are back in the studio working on their new album as a photo featuring Robert Trujillo surfaces online.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Credits ‘Some Kind of Monster’ With Preventing Band’s Collapse
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says the 'Some Kind of Monster' documentary likely saved the band from collapse.
Metallica Complete ‘Craig Ferguson’ Residency With ‘Sad But True’
Metallica finished off their weeklong residency on 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson' with 'Sad But True.'
Metallica Continue ‘Craig Ferguson’ Residency by Rocking ‘Fuel’
Metallica's 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson' residency continued Tuesday night with a blistering performance of 'Fuel.'
Metallica Rock ‘Concert for Valor’ With Military Veterans Onstage
Watch as Metallica unleash a blistering three-song set at The Concert for Valor with military vets and their families rocking with them onstage.
Metallica, Linkin Park and Deftones to Headline Las Vegas-Based Rock in Rio USA in 2015
Metallica will join Linkin Park and Deftones as part of the inaugural Rock in Rio USA festival in Las Vegas next May.
Revisit the Chaotic 1992 Guns N’ Roses + Metallica North American Tour
You think you know all there is to know about the chaotic 1992 Guns N' Roses/Metallica tour? Get more facts here.
Metallica Land Spot in ‘Guinness World Records 2015′ Edition
Congrats to Metallica, who will be part of the 2015 Guinness World Records book for playing shows on all seven continents.
Robin Williams Dead at 63 – Rockers React
A number of rockers have weighed in on the death of actor/comedian Robin Williams. See their thoughts here.
Joe Torre Name Checks Metallica During Baseball Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre name checked Metallica during his baseball Hall of Fame acceptance speech.