According to Blabbermouth, Drummer Darren Smith of the Canadian band Warmachine has been named the singer for Jake E. Lee’s (Badlands, Ozzy Osbourne) Red Dragon Cartel.
The band, which is a reference the guitarist’s Japanese roots, also features Ronnie Mancuso (Beggars & Thieves) on bass and Jonas Fairley (Black Betty) on drums.
Recorded at Las Vegas’ The Hideout Studios-Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel’s debut album will feature many special guests including: Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Paul Di’Anno (former Iron Maiden), Maria Brink (In This Moment), among others.
source: blabbermouth.ne
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I had no idea George Lynch was briefly chosen to play for Ozzy. That was a great story. I think the jury is still out on how Gus will fit in the the long line of great guitarists to work with Ozzy.
I agree with you, Matt. It was great seeing Jake E. Lee, but he looked uncomfortable and guarded during the entire show.
it was great seeing him on TMS; such a humble and subdued guy with such talent
Why do you think he was inactive for many years…..go back and have met him in ’92 and now look at him…..he couldn’t get work anywhere, gee, can you guess why.
I saw the show. He was very guarded and not at all comfortable with being there. His absence from the music scene is very telling. You could attribute a couple of years to the change in music trends but beyond that the absence is troubling.