BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist To Appear At CHILLER THEATRE Expo

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio has been added to the list of artists who are scheduled to make guest appearances at the Chiller Theatre toy, model and film expo on October 24-26 at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The following musicians are slated to appear, among others:

Ace Frehley (KISS)
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5)
Eerie Von (DANZIG, SAMHAIN)
John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN)
Kip Winger (WINGER)
Lita Ford
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES)
Wednesday 13 (MURDERDOLLS)

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John "J.D." DeServio has scheduled the following Canadian clinics:

October 20 - Wentwoth Music - 7pm
106 - 1634 Harvey
Kelowna, BC
(250) 860-2251

October 21 - Axe Music - 6:30pm
4040 Blackfoot Trail, S.E.
Calgary, AB
(800) 293-0982

October 22 - Mike's Music - 7:30pm
9 Pine St. N.,
Thorold, ON
(905) 227-7941

October 23 - MSP Musique - 7:30pm
6-140 Route du Pont
St. Nicolas, QC
(418) 831-9010

John "J.D." DeServio revealed during an interview with Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" (web site) that BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will embark on an extensive headlining tour of North America in March 2009 with SEVENDUST as support. No further details are currently available.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will embark on a 10-city European tour in November/December, culminating in a headlining appearance at this year's Hard Rock Hell II festival, set to take place December 5-7, 2008 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, UK.

CYCLE OF PAIN had its song "5" used on the FX drama "Sons Of Anarchy". The episode featuring the track aired on September 17.

Audio samples of CYCLE OF PAIN's music can be found on DeServio's web site (scroll down to the bottom of page for the audio player).

As previously reported, DeServio has signed with Reform Records for CYCLE OF PAIN.

Accompanying DeServio in CYCLE OF PAIN is vocalist/rhythm guitarist Gregg Locascio, lead guitarist Joe Taylor (who plays with Doro Pesch) and drummer Rich Monica. In fact, DeServio, Locascio and Taylor were in a band together when they were only 15 years old. "We grew up together," says DeServio. "It's family, just like BLS."

The reason behind CYCLE OF PAIN is simple, "The tunes were written to create some awesome music," explains DeServio. "This record is very diverse. Our influences range from BLACK SABBATH to JOHN COLTRANE, there's even a piano ballad with string arrangements on here. Zakk Wylde is going to do a guitar solo or two and Brian Tichy will be on a few songs as well. CYPRESS HILL is also doing a track with us."

Endorsed by Schecter Guitars and an alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, DeServio's rock 'n' roll resume includes playing bass for LITA FORD when she opened for MÖTLEY CRÜE on the "Dr. Feelgood" tour. DeServio then joined UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore's band for their opening stint in front of RUSH on the "Roll the Bones" tour. Aligning himself with Zakk Wylde in PRIDE & GLORY, DeServio got to open for AEROSMITH. In addition to working with Richie Kotzen and Derek Sherinian amongst others, DeServio often holds bass clinics and teaches.