Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Jd, Thanks for your time... I totally understand how busy you are and I appreciate it.
Jd BLS:No problem bro!
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Tell us what is going on with Black Label Society for 2008?
Jd BLS:right now, we're going to south america with ozzy and korn in the end of march. im not sure after that yet.
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: I was on the Rail for BLS at Vegas HOB, and you handed me the first drink from the stage, do you remember that?
Jd BLS: sorry bro!! that was like my 1000th drink i'd givin out!!
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Will I see you at namm 08?
Jd BLS:yeah i'm performing and signing every day.
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Zakk is man, what is the funniest prank you have seen him pull-off recently? (You can change the names to protect the innocent)
Jd BLS:every day is an adventure, ill put it that way!!
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Here is a standard Question I ask most Bands: If you could send one cd/album up in the space shuttle to be left on another planet, to be
found by other life what cd/album would you send to represent American Metal?
Jd BLS:it would either be iron maiden killers, ozzy diary of a madman or sabbath masters of reality, but they're English now arent they!?
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: What are you currently listening to on your ipod/cd player?
Jd BLS:My mixes of my band Cycle of Pain
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Biggest Crowd you have played to?
Jd BLS:65,000 dynamo festival
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Most passionate Metal fans are located in what County?
Jd BLS:Ireland
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: When you were growing up what music did you listen to?
Jd BLS:Maiden, Priest, sabbath, ozzy
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Should there Be a Heavy Metal Hall of Fame, and If so who would you nominate as Best Metal Band of 2007?
Jd BLS:System of a down
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Who is the one musician who has had the biggest influence on your playing style? Who is the one individual who has had the biggest influence on your life?
Jd BLS:every musician whos inspired me. My Mom.
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Any big plans for BLS after the Holidays?
Jd BLS:south america in march
Downshifter-Metal Monthly: Are you currently involved in any other projects?
Jd BLS: yes I have a band called Cycle of Pain and we have a record coming out in May I believe. Its some great shit that me and buddy's of mine from 15 years of age are the band!!! definitly in the BLS, sabbath, zeppelin zip code!!!
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: With all The Bands that are reuniting Like Led Zeppelin, is there any band you would like to see reunite, and play some shows? (I would love to see Faith No More)
Jd BLS:i would love to see the scorpions do a whole set of the Uli jon Roth era. they have done some things in the last couple of years.
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Favorite Christmas song or band?
Jd BLS:Christmas time is here. vince garaldi version.
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Jd I dont know if you have seen or played guitar hero, but there is a character (who plays the bass) That is a dead ringer for you man... Everytime I play that game and see that guy, I think of you.
Jd BLS:no way!!! its probably Blasko!!!
Downshifter- Metal Monthly: Thanks Jd for your time, I truly appreciate it. Tell Zakk I said YO Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to You BLS and Your Families !
