I’m Chad. Former high school teacher, recovering principal, and part-time rocker in my very modestly named band—Hot as Hell. Truth is, I’m probably the least metal guy on this site, but don’t tell Eric. He’s been trying to fully convert me since high school (though I’ll admit, I do have a soft spot for Voivod). Fireside basically turned our friendship into a long-distance record store, letting us talk music no matter where we were living. I learned pretty quickly that if Eric gave something an 8.0, I needed to listen. If he called it a 10—well, that meant canceling my plans, calling in sick, and maybe writing a will before pressing play. As the least prolific non-metal writer around here, I don’t crank out many reviews. But when I do, you better believe it’s worth your time.
