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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I saw Jake with Eddie last fall at a GnR show and Id be more worried about Jakes health and apperance than music right now. I dont care what youre selling , if doesnt look good youre screwd. Im a huge Jake fan , but I wouldnt get your hopes to high. Whatever happened between Jake and the Ozzy camp took a huge toll on him in more ways than one.
Is the search for a singer still on. Been hearing about this since October of last year. No new news?
hey me, are you deaf or just an idiot ! Ray was as important to Badlands as the rest of the members. and as far as live he was one of the few singers ive seen that was flawless live, ronnie james dio, phil moog also. best of luck to jake. ray was one in a million.
You are aware Ray is dead right?
Jake E. welcome back!!!! You left a huge hole in rock n roll when you left us and we have all been praying for you to get well and awaiting your return to music. We are all rooting for you and applaud your courage and talent. Hope you get out there in the guitar community and give some great interviews and signature gear! would love to buy a cool instructional DVD teaching us all how you play your great songs and riffs etc. Also, hope we see a really accurate Charvel Artist model repro of your famous white and black Charvel/Fender guitar with the that super cool 70’s fender bolt neck! One of the coolest looking guitars of all time! Go Jake E Lee!!!!!!
I have always thought it cool that Jake has enough self-confidence that money was never his single motivator, as I’d be first in-line to buy an OZZY/JAKE reunion ticket or download (does anyone buy CD’s anymore?) myself. He still gets maligned a bit in some forums, not sure why, but he don’t care, yet while I like all of Ozzy’s gutarist – yes even Joe Holmes and I am a huge Gillis fan – Jake had by and far the best stage presence in my opinion.