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 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.

Five Finger Death Punch Back in the Studio Recording New Album

Five Finger Death Punch are at The Hideout with Kevin Churko recording their new album.  The band was quoted as saying that they need to keep the 'creative muscle' alive and true to their word, they're working on Album #4 with writer/producer, Kevin Churko.  Churko co-wrote and produced the last two albums American Capitalist and War Is The Answer.  Both albums have sold-through Gold (500,000 in the U.S.).  For more details on FFDP's take on staying creative in the business of rock, check out Blabbermouth

Gemini Syndrome's New Album Co-Written and Produced by Kevin Churko

Metal-ers, Gemini Syndrome, are getting ready to release their debut album, co-written and produced by Kevin Churko.  Recorded at Churko's The Hideout, songs include the lead track and video, Pleasure and Pain, along with Left of Me, Babylon and Take This, among others.  Pain is reacting very well with fans and the band has taken its act on the road with Mushroomhead, in the States.  You can check out Gemini Syndrome's tour schedule, here.

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.

New ITM Album, "Blood," Due Out August 14

The new In This Moment album is due out August 14.  Kevin Churko teams up with the band again for  "Blood," which is also the first single, out now.  Churko co-wrote and produced the upcoming release at his Hideout studio.  Kane Churko (Kevin's son) writes on four of the songs, as well.