After a long absence, it seems that former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee is poised to return to making new music. According to Michael Toney, author of the book “TALES FROM THE STAGE VOL 1,” Jake is currently in the studio recording new music for an album that should hopefully come out later this year.
Jake’s new project will be called JAKE E. LEE’S RED DRAGON CARTEL and will feature Ronnie Mancuso (Beggars and Thieves) on bass and Jonas Fairley (Black Betty) on drums. While a permanent vocalist is yet to be announced, the album will include appearances by several guest vocalists, including Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Sass Jordan (S.U.N), and possibly original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul DiAnno.
Jake gave Michael Toney a sneak preview of what’s to come. According to Toney: “The two new tracks that I have heard are very impressive, and are incredibly fresh sounding – but not really in the same family as [Jake’s] work with Badlands or Ozzy. It’s still hard rock, but perhaps a bit more melodic.”
We’ll certainly keep an eye on this here at eddietrunk.com and will give you updates as we get more information. We’ll look to get the low-down from Jake himself in the coming months!
Michael Toney’s book TALES FROM THE STAGE VOLUME 1 features exclusive interviews with several artists and music industry insiders, including Tim “Ripper” Owens, Bruce Kulick, Brian Tichy, and our own Eddie Trunk. Check it out HERE!
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Sounds like Eddie has been giving them some creative advice so it should be awesome. You have to remember Jake E was originally in Ratt and his work with Ozzy was really good. There has to be a real learning curve as far as technology and the whole business end from the 90’s to now. I was a guitar nut back in the day and I am amazed at some of the new stuff out there. If he has been laying low all these years I am sure he has a lot of catching up to do, of course if he’s been keeping up the chops is all that will matter.
I’m listening to some stuff and helping where I can but I am not a direct part of the production team or working for them at all. Just giving my 2 cents when they ask and making suggestions
Jake is Great! Badlands music is fantastic! I just wish there was a different singer! RG sucked in my opinion and struggled through all those simple notes. And live , forget about it! I believe RG destroyed the albums and held back the rest off the band. And so gay by the way. I hope the new vocalist is nothing like that guy! Go Jake!
Hell Yeah, It’s about time, always have been a huge Jake fan, One of the most under rated guitarists of the 80’s. Started playing Jackson Charvel guitars because of him. Can’t wait to hear this.
Where the hell is the long, long, LONG awaited Jake and Warren DeMartini collaboration album???
CAN’T WAIT ‘TILL JAKE’S BACK WITH THE NEW ALBUM!!