Drew Fulk (born May 1, 1987), also known as WZRD BLD, is an American producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked with artists such as

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, Disturbed,

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, Motionless In White,

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, and

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and has over twenty #1 Billboard Rock Songs to his name. He also runs his own publishing company, In the Cut Publishing, through APG.

Career

Early years

Fulk was born in

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and moved to Los Angeles in December of 2014 where he started to work under the moniker "WZRD BLD" (pronounced "Wizard Blood") working with artists such as

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, Moon Taxi and

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. In 2018, he had his first No. 1 rock song with

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's lead single "Waking Lions".

2019–present

In mid-2019, Fulk started his own publishing company, In the Cut Publishing, through BMG, aimed at signing rock-focused writers and producers. In late 2021, he left BMG and signed a publishing deal with

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's publishing company, APG to which In The Cut was moved to as well. In October 2022, he had his tenth #1 Billboard US Mainstream Rock Radio song with Motionless in White's single "Masterpiece". He has been working with artists such as Disturbed,

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and

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. He frequently collaborates with engineer and mixer Jeff Dunne on his projects.

Awards and certifications

Grammy Awards

In November 2023, Fulk was nominated for a Grammy as the producer and co-writer of Disturbed's single, "Bad Man", for Best Metal Performance of the year. In November 2024, Fulk was nominated for a Grammy as the producer of

's single "Suffocate" featuring

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, for Best Metal Performance of the year. https://www.kerrang.com/spiritbox-knocked-loose-green-day-pearl-jam-and-more-nominated-for-grammys

Selected discography

References

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