He is rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the metalcore band Shadows Fall, and the bassist for Act of Defiance.

He also played guitar and sang in a band called Empty, who released an 11-song CD, Before the Sunrise, through Wilderness Records in 1996.

The band's music is not heavy metal, and features Bachardt and Jeff Kukucka's harmonizing vocals together and playing acoustic guitars throughout.

[1] Bachand recently signed on as bass player for Act of Defiance, which also features former Megadeth members Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover and vocalist Henry Derek Bonner.

In 2018, Bachand provided guest vocals for the song "Take It To The Cross" on Stryper's album God Damn Evil.