DevilDriver, have signed a Co-Publishing Agreement with The Royalty Network. The deal covers their latest album, ‘The Last Kind Words’ (Roadrunner), which peaked in the Top 50 of the Billboard 200 chart. The band, made up of Dez Fafara, Jeff Kendrick, Mike Spreitzer, Jon Miller, and John Boecklin, are a more extreme band than Dez’ previous group, Coal Chamber. The band has toured relentlessly across the U.S. and Europe behind all three of their Roadrunner releases. Since they formed in 2002, DevilDriver have enjoyed a slow, steady career build. With their new album, The Last Kind Words, DevilDriver has taken a quantum leap up the evolutionary metal scale, crafting an album that’s simultaneously brutal, melodic, technically complex yet instantly accessible. The Last Kind Words is the kind of album that grips you by the throat, and doesn’t let go for nearly an hour. It’s punishing and uncompromising, distilling the creative vision of the band members into songs that pummel like victims of violent crime seeking revenge on their assailants. DevilDriver started working on the new songs in 2005, soon after the release of Fury of Our Maker’s Hand. The band members wrote riffs on the bus, backstage in clubs and in hotels, and Fafara scribbled down lyrics whenever and wherever felt inspired. In mid-November 2006, DevilDriver entered the studio with producer Jason Suecof (Trivium, Chimaira) and recorded the entire album in less than a month. They were originally planning to spend more time on it, but Suecof decided they were so prepared they didn’t need to do pre-production, and he worked so quickly that, before they knew it, they were finished. The lyrics on The Last Kind Words demonstrate just as much development as the music. Instead of screaming with blind rage, Fafara expresses his knowledge and experiences, and reveals there’s much more to his character than dark mysticism and misanthropy. With The Last Kind Words, DevilDriver have not just raised the bar, they have perfected their high-jump. Instead of just striving for the top they have outreached even their own expectations and delivered an album that puts them in an entirely different sonic realm. Without sacrificing heaviness, DevilDriver have become more melodic, without sacrificing accessibility – adding poignant complexity to their ever-evolving sound. After years of touring and releasing records, DevilDriver have honed in the essence of their songwriting potential, with what has been described by the band as “…by far the best DevilDriver record we have made.”

Dawnette Nevers (pka ‘Crissy D’) has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network, Inc. Crissy’s been a popular Artist and co-writer in Jamaica, having written with Red Rat, Lady G, General Degree, and Beenie Man, and she’s worked with producers like Sly & Robbie, and Steely & Clevie. She had a big garage hit, “Girls Like Us” with Lady G.

Troy McLean has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network, Inc., covering his First Name Music label. Troy has produced and co-written with numerous Reggae hitmakers, including, Jr. Kelly, Lady Saw (including her current single), Bushman, Wayne Wonder (including his current single), Jah Cure, Voicemail, and many, many, more.

Bridgett Roache (pka ‘Bridgez’), www.myspace.com/bridgezmusic, a Jacap writer, has signed a Worldwide Administration Agreement with The Royalty Network, Inc. Bridgez is currently working the hot single, “So Fine” with Jah Snowcone. Introduced to the business by Jack Scorpio, Bridgez, is fast becoming a quality writer and Artist. Her first breakthrough single, also with Jah Snowcone, was ‘Best Friend”, which had heavy rotation domestically and abroad. She also recently collaborated with Tanto Metro and Devonte, on their single “How You Like It”. Bridgez continues to write and record, and most definitely you’ll be hearing lots more from this great young talent.

Shawn Carroll (Big Keys 79 – Ascap) has signed a Worldwide Administration agreement with The Royalty Network. Shawn’s latest work is the title track on the new Keyshia Cole album ‘Just Like You’. Shawn’s a hard beat maker, so be sure to check him out at www.myspace.com/darkkeysproductions

Vernal Newman (Real Lyfe) recently signed an Administration Agreement with The Royalty Network. Vernal has produced for the who’s who of Reggae, including Gyptian, Turbulence, Natural Black, and more. His label, Real Lyfe Records, is fast becoming a label to watch on the cutting edge of what’s happening. We’re looking forward to long term hits from the Real Lyfe label.

Lemar Bennett has renewed his Agreement with The Royalty Network. Lemar’s catalog, It Hurtz Music (BMI) is the home to his hit songs by Will Smith, “Switch”, “Black Suits Coming (Nod Ya Head)”, and several others. We’re pleased to continue our relationship, and look forward to working closely with LeMar.

Dave “M.G.” Burke signed a Co-Publishing Agreement covering his catalog, including the Chamillionaire song “You Must Be Crazy” off the latest album ‘Ultimate Victory’. Dave’s ready to make big things happen, and his proven songwriting /production ability will certainly lead to lots more. We’re happy to have Dave, who’s a BMI writer, aboard.