Cadium Music signs "The Fighter" co-writer, Nikka Bling; Churkos Back in Studio with FFDP

Cadium Music Publishing has signed Nikka Bling.

Bling (real name if Nick Helbling), who brought his song, "The Fighter," to In This Moment during the recording of their Black Widow album, has been an integral part of the success at Kevin Churko's studio, The Hideout.  Bling has credits as a Programmer and Editor on the aforementioned ITM album, as well as the most recent Five Finger Death Punch album, The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell.

Bling also co-wrote "Be Right There" for teen artist, MattyB.

"The Fighter," which is the most commercial song on ITM's new album, will most likely be released as a single, later this year.

In other news, a new Five Finger Death Punch album is in the works.  Kevin and Kane Churko have been recording new material with the band and it is projected that the new album will be released by this Summer.

Cadium Music Publishing's Year-End Highlights

2014 was a continuation of 2013 with more notable moments for Cadium Music...

- In This Moment's, Blood, continued to sell, and with the guidance of Kevin and Kane Churko in the studio, the band landed a new record deal with Atlantic.

ITM's new album, Black Widow, has been out less than five weeks, but the group (and the label) is in full support of the record.  

Prediction: ITM's, "The Fighter," is the sleeper track on the album (think crossover radio), but won't get much attention until early next year.

- Cisco DeLuna's collaboration with Nashville's Annie Bosko is producing results.  While not written by Cisco, Bosko's "Crooked Halo" is gaining traction at Sirius radio.

- Southbound 75, a new project from Mark Lorenzo, was recorded this year and after testing some of the tracks, rock, as well as country listeners, like what they hear.  Expect Southbound 75 to release its debut in the first quarter of 2015.

- Five Finger Death Punch - the band that keeps dishing it out - had great success with both volumes of its The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell that were released in 2013, selling 750,000 collectively.  The title track just reached number one on the rock radio charts.

The guys have already recorded much of their new album with the Churkos and the first single is expected in March with an album launch in May.

- Papa Roach recorded their latest with each Churko writing and producing part of the album.  The lead single, "Face Everything and Rise," has already been licensed and the album is due out, 1/27/15.

- Currently, three Cadium songs are in the rock radio top ten: The aforementioned, "Wrong Side," as well as Hellyeah's "Moth" and the aforementioned "F.E.A.R."  (ITM's "Sick Like Me" is #11.)

Lastly, if the industry can get a handle on the streaming situation, maybe 2015 will be a better year for all of us.

Video for In This Moment's "Sick Like Me" Released

In This Moment's first single to their upcoming album Black Widow, "Sick Like Me," was released earlier this month.  The band have just released the official video to the song.  Black Widow comes out November 18 and was co-written by Kevin and Kane Churko, and produced by Kevin Churko.

Churkos to Have a Productive First Half of '14 at The Hideout

The Hideout, the Las Vegas recording studio owned by writer/producer Kevin Churko, is no secret.

Churko and his son, Kane, kicked off the year recording the new Hellyeah album, due out in April on Eleven Seven.  With the seats still warm, Papa Roach began work with the Churkos this month and will be making their new record into March.

March and April will see the return of In This Moment.  ITM just concluded their touring schedule that completes the cycle for their successful album, Blood.  ITM's next album comes out on Atlantic.

Also, look for a Kane and Kevin Churko co-write, "Under Your Halo," on the next Chiodos album, due out in April on Razor & Tie.

Cadium Music Publishing Signs Kane Churko

Cadium Music Publishing proudly signs writer/producer/mixer/engineer and Juno award-winner, Kane Churko.

Kane, the son of writer/producer Kevin Churko, has built quite a catalog, writing songs with Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment and Eyes Set To Kill, among others.  Churko's contributions as a writer have resulted in FFDP's biggest selling song on 2011's American Capitalist  with "Remember Everything" and the biggest selling song in Century Media's history, the title song to ITM's 2012 release, "Blood."

Growing up in a musical family, Kane learned the Pro Tools ropes through his father and is currently the engineer of the elder Churko's studio, The Hideout, in Las Vegas.

Still, with all the activity coming out of The Hideout, Churko has proven himself to be able to successfully work on projects independently of his father and one who can add value to writing projects, such as co-writes on the just-released Eyes Set To Kill album, Masks, writing with Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne) for his solo project, Red Dragon, September Mourning (Virgin) and Speaking The Kings (Nuclear Blast).

While his ever-growing catalog of songs appears to be focused on hard rock and metal, Churko has a very pop background, as demonstrated by his recordings with his band, Modern Science.  The youngest person ever to win a Juno for Engineer of the Year for his work on the aforementioned Capitalist and Blood albums, Churko is looking to maintain a balance amongst various genres of music, by pulling from his personal musical experiences and a variety of artists he's worked with over the years (Shania Twain, Bob Dylan, Hinder and The Corrs, among others). 

Look for the bevy of activity from Kane Churko to continue for the duration of the year and well into 2014.

Kevin Churko Wins Fourth Juno! Kane Churko Wins, Too!

CARAS has once again recognized the great work of Kevin Churko.  Last night, Churko won his fourth Juno at the 39th Juno Awards.  Churko won for Engineer of the Year, for his work on In This Moment's song, "Blood," and for Five Finger Death Punch's, "Coming Down."  What made the award extra special was that Kevin's son, Kane, also shared the award as co-engineer on the two tracks.  Both In This Moment's, "Blood," from the album of the same name and Five Finger Death Punch's "Coming Down," from American Capitalist, were recorded at Churko's The Hideout.

Two More Juno Nominations for Kevin Churko

This year's Juno nominations were announced and Kevin Churko has two of them.  Churko, and his son, Kane, are nominated for their production work on In This Moment's Blood album, and engineering on Five Finger Death Punch's American Capitalist.

Kevin is a multi-Juno nominee, having won Junos for his engineering work on Ozzy Osbourne's Black Rain and Simon Collins' U-Catastrophe.

The Juno awards take place April 21 at The Brandt Centre, in Regina.

For a little insight on Team Churko, check out this piece in the MJ Times.

In This Moment and Five Finger Death Punch Get Some Nods from the Press, Retail

As In This Moment continue to face-off against other rock bands at radio, it apparently has not gone unnoticed by Amazon.  The global retailer has anointed ITM as one of the Rising Stars of 2013.  The "Blood" album is elevating the band to the next level and opening the door even wider for female hard rock lead vocalists.

Also in the arena of hard rock, Five Finger Death Punch have been chosen by Artist Direct as having one of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2013.  The current release, "American Capitalist," continues to give its core fans the veracity it looks for in metal, while steadily growing it's audience.

Writer/producer, Kevin Churko, works with both bands and Churko is currently working with FFDP on their next album, due out later this year.

In This Moment's "Blood" Debuts at #15

In This Moment scores its first top 20 album with "Blood."  ITM opens at number 15 on the Billboard top album charts.  Kevin Churko co-wrote and produced the new release.  Key touring (including with Five Finger Death Punch) certainly helped fuel sales of the band's new album.

Positive Reviews Coming In for In This Moment

In This Moment received a 4 1/2 out of five star review in the August issue of Alternative Press. Other reviews for A Star-Crossed Wasteland have been very good, as well.

Kevin Churko Goes for Third Juno Award

Kevin Churko has been nominated by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) twice for Producer of the Year. One is for his work on "The Dream" by In This Moment and the other for "Look Where You're Walking" by Las Vegas' Modern Science. The Junos will be held Sunday April 18 in St John's, Newfoundland.

Churko's previous Junos were for his engineering work on Ozzy Osbourne's Black Rain and Simon Collins' U-Catastrophe.