Slash's Solo Album Off to a Great Start

It has been reported that Slash's solo album, Slash, has had strong pre-orders, as well as strong download sales, both in the UK and stateside. "Crucify the Dead," which was co-written by Kevin Churko with Ozzy Osbourne and Slash, features Ozzy on vocals. The album was released this week.

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.

Top Argentine Singer Endorses Austria

Nito Mestre, a very well-known singer in Argentina, from the band Sui Generis, gave Austria a ringing endorsement. In an article in one of Argentina's top newspapers, Pagina/12, Mestre listed Austria as one of the country's stand-out up and coming bands. Check out the link: http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/suplementos/espectaculos/3-17269-2010-03-17.html

"Bulletproof" to be Included in New Five Finger Death Punch Songbook

Kevin Churko's co-write of "Bulletproof" will be included in a Five Finger Death Punch songbook. No release date yet, but it should be coming soon. "Bulletproof" is on FFDP's current album, War Is The Answer.

Green Car Motel Album Release Delayed Again

The Green Car Motel album has once again been delayed, not because of problems, but because of great feedback from radio. The album, which has two co-writes by Cisco DeLuna, was surveyed at European radio and the feedback apparently was great. Based on raves at radio, the label, Suonix, decided to slot the album for a better release time and decided on spring of next year. No specific date of the release yet.

Kevin Churko Completes Writing and Recording with Ozzy

Kevin Churko just finished co-writing and co-producing Ozzy Osbourne's latest album. The release is tentatively set for the second quarter of next year.

Kevin Churko Co-Writes New Song with Slash

Kevin Churko co-wrote "Crucify the Dead" with Ozzy Osbourne and Slash for Slash's upcoming solo album, to be released next year. The album comes out on Roadrunner Europe.