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.

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 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.

Lorenzo to Play Two Shows with Fuel

While Lorenzo figures out what their live schedule will be for 2013 in support of their new album, Ignition, the band play two dates next week with Fuel.  Fuel, who have hits including "Shimmer," continue to tour extensively and the Lorenzo/Fuel dates make a great billing.  Leading up to the shows, Lorenzo meet this weekend in Cincinnati for rehearsals for Fuel, and possibly a few more dates before the end of the year.

Lorenzo/Fuel

Date                       City                                      Venue                      
November 24       Ft. Lauderdale, FL          The Culture Room
November 25       St. Petersburg, FL           The State Theatre

Lorenzo's "Ignition" Out Now and Draws Sparks at Radio

Lorenzo's long-awaited new album, "Ignition," is out, and as expected, gaining traction at radio.

It's very early in the game for "Ignition," but fans and radio alike are reacting enthusiastically to the new disc.  Spearheaded by the group's first single and video, "Not Ready to Say I'm Sorry Yet," Lorenzo has picked up airplay heavily in the midwest and east, including Canada.  Spins have been steadily increasing and there is no reason why the momentum won't continue into the western region.

Led by singer/guitarist, Marko, the band has been redefined over the last year with the likes of Stuart McConnell (guitar), Aaron Farrier (drums) and Heathen mainstay, Jason Viebrooks.

As the story at radio builds, the band has its eyes set on a healthy tour beginning by early next year.

To be continued...

Five Finger Death Punch Grabs Gold Again with 'American Capitalist'

Five Finger Death Punch's latest album, American Capitalist, has been certified Gold in the United States.  ('Capitalist' was certified Gold in Canada, earlier this year.)  American Capitalist is 5FDP's third Gold album in as many releases and should cross the 500,000 in sales in the U.S. very soon, if it hasn't all ready.  Coupling strong support at radio with songs such as 'Under and Over It' and 'Coming Down,' and successful touring, the album hit the half-million mark in the shortest period of time of all the group's releases.  The album was co-written and produced by Kevin Churko.