Cadium Music Signs Ron Mancuso

Ron Mancuso, a former band member of Ozzy Osbourne and Red Dragon Cartel, has signed to Cadium.

Mancuso, who had a hand in the production of Ace Frehley's latest album, Space Invader, has co-writes with Bandlands and Beggars and Thieves.  In the past, Mancuso has gone beyond band collaborations, writing cues for Access Hollywood, Big Brother and several sports television
programs.

Based in Las Vegas, Ron plans to write and record for RDC's next album, with other writing projects in the works.

In This Moment Coming Out with New Album, Black Widow

In This Moment has completed its follow-up to Blood, with Black Widow.  The new set, recorded at The Hideout, is due out November 18 and was co-written with Kevin and Kane Churko, with Kevin, once again, behind the board.    Churko Sr. has co-written and produced the last three ITM records.


The first single, "Sick Like Me," was released digitally, September 9.  While ITM's new label, Atlantic Records, is gearing up for the release of Widow, the band is back on the road, beginning in October.

Lorenzo Hit the Road with Tantric

Lorenzo re-visit Kentucky and North Carolina with a string of dates with Tantric.

After making inroads into the east coast, Lorenzo hit some familiar territory, kicking off the shows at The Thompson House, in Newport, KY, just a stone's throw from Cincinnati.  The other dates are in North Carolina.

The band include drummer, Aaron Farrier, Anthony August (guitar) and Julian Simonelli (bass).  Simonelli has performed in the past with Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult), John Miceli (Blue Oyster Cult) and Keith Zebroski (Miranda Lambert).

While Lorenzo's set will focus on the band's current album, Ignition, the guy's will be trying out some new material, as well.

Show dates: 6/1-Newport, KY @ The Thompson House; 6/6-Kernersville, NC @ Bucked Up Super Saloon; 6/8-Charlotte, NC @Amos Southbend.

Five Finger Death Punch Wins Song of the Year at Golden Gods Awards

Five Finger Death Punch received a Golden Gods Award for Song of the Year for "Lift Me Up."  "Lift," co-written by Kevin Churko, was the first single from FFDP's The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Vol. 1.  The song includes guest performer, Rob Halford.  The GGA's were held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, April 23rd.

Lorenzo Adds New Shows for April

Rock band, Lorenzo, have added some dates for April.  One of the dates, in Alexandria, VA, is due to significantly high demand by some of its new fans - and the club itself, O'Shaughnessy's.

Along with the upcoming shows, Lorenzo bring a slightly new line-up to join lead singer and guitarist, Marko and drummer, Aaron Farrier.  The new members are Anthony August (guitars) and Julian Simonelli (bass).  Rehearsals begin soon, in Tampa, FL.

Leading up to the upcoming dates, Lorenzo picked up some airplay at 96 Rock in Cincinnati, the band's old stomping grounds.

DATE     VENUE                                 CITY

April 3    Diesel Concert Lounge     Detroit, MI
April 4    The Rusty Nail                   Philadelphia, PA
April 5    O'Shaughnessy's               Alexandria, VA
April 17  The Orpheum                     Tampa, FL

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.

Thanks to Cadium Music Publishing's talented writers, 2013 was a good year.

Some of the highlights include Kevin and Kane Churko each winning a Juno for their engineering work for Five Finger Death Punch's American Capitalist and In This Moment's Blood albums.  Kane is the youngest person in Juno history to win in the Engineering category.  "Battle Born," from FFDP's Volume 2 album topped the rock radio charts.

Lorenzo had a really good year on the road, finally playing in cities that have been waiting for the band to play, well, for a long time.

Cisco DeLuna played a significant role in Jim Carrey's audiobook, How Roland Rolls, as well as co-writing and producing two projects: Steve Reynolds and Rodrigo Navarro.  Both albums are due out next year.

Looking ahead, Lorenzo plans to continue to support its Ignition album, and Team Churko will be in the studio with Hell Yeah and welcome back In This Moment for their next album.

…and look for the Special Edition of ITM's Blood, due out at the top of 2014.