BLACK LABEL SOCIETY’s bass-monster, John "JD" DeServio has issued the following update on his CYCLE OF PAIN project:

We just added a bunch of pictures, videos (BLS live, JD's Blockparty,etc..) to www.JohnJDDeservio.com, and there's two snippets of my new project, Cycle of Pain. This is for everybody until the COP website and MySpace are put together. We're getting close!!!

Hope ya'll dig it."

As previously reported, DeServio has signed with newly found label 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. CYPRES 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.

About Reform Records: the truth of their vision lives in their name. Based in New Jersey, Reform believes in and understands that artist development is an endless and subjective process. Fully embracing change and accepting the current revolution the music industry is undergoing, Reform aims to work with business minded artists who are committed to success.

Reform's roster includes former label executives from Interscope, A&M; and Elektra Records as well as Sirius Satellite Radio. While the label may be new, those running it come armed with a wealth of experience. This is a record company that avoids overblown budgets and unfair agreements, instead focusing on hard work and appropriate partnerships.

Cycle Of Pain will release late spring 2008. For more information click to www.myspace.com/johnjddeservio or www.myspace.com/cycleofpain.