John "JD" DeServio is an American musician who has been the bassist of heavy metal band Black Label Society since 2005.[1] He was also a member of Pride & Glory, a southern rock trio, for a short time in December 1994 (again as a replacement for Lomenzo), and was Black Label Society's original bassist, playing on the tour supporting their debut album, Sonic Brew. DeServio also performed on Michael Romeo's solo albums War of the Worlds, Pt. 1 (2018) and War of the Worlds, Pt. 2 (2022).

John "JD" DeServio
DeServio with Black Label Society at Wacken Open Air 2015
DeServio with Black Label Society at Wacken Open Air 2015
Background information
Birth nameJohn DeServio
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Bassist
Years active1989–present
Member ofBlack Label Society
Formerly ofPride & Glory
Websitejohnjddeservio.com

DeServio has his own band called Cycle of Pain whose debut album was released in April 2009 via Reform Records.[2] He endorses Schecter bass guitars and DR strings.[citation needed]

DeServio has been a resident of Keyport, New Jersey.[3]

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DeServio performing with Black Label Society at Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas, 2011
  1. ^ Rao, Debbie, Deb Rao Interviews Black Label Society Part 1: Bass Player John "JD" DeServio, retrieved June 3, 2009
  2. ^ Reform Records Archived June 20, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Condran, Ed. "Cycle of Pain headlines Brutal Bowl at Starland", Asbury Park Press, February 5, 2016. Accessed March 14, 2016. "'That's just the way it is and I'm more than fine with that,' DeServio said while calling from his Keyport home."

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