"Chad's father introduced him to drums first sitting him down behind his vintage 1970s Roger's kit at age 12. He was immediately hooked. In 1995, he formed Runaway Cab which toured up and down the southeast landing an original song 'Money Bags' on The WB Network's show One Tree Hill. After college, he relocated to Los Angeles where he played in many tribute bands and actually made it to the finals for an opportunity w/ Virgin Records artist Sick Puppies. In 2015, he moved back to NC and reconnected w/ long childhood friend Aaron Monk forming Shun The Raven.

Shun the Raven has built an ever-growing legion of fans since its inception, and is consistently and reliably producing new music to the delight of their fan base. They have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such National Acts as Tremonti, COLD, Warrant, Smile Empty Soul, and Powerman 5000. Likewise, STR has become a staple of the metal and heavy rock festival circuit, delivering knockout performances at the 2019 Blue Ridge Rock Festival alongside names like Drowning Pool, P.O.D., Everlast, Saving Abel, Tantric, Sick Puppies and Scott Stapp consistently earning accolades and more devoted fans along the way. STR looks forward to returning to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in 2021 where they will be performing on the Rising Artist Main Stage. Also later in August, they were honored to earn the title of the 2019 Rock Band of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards.

It is a huge honor to be a part of the Scorpion family!"