Red Dragon Cartel...The return of Jake E Lee

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3222 Age : 60

I think it sounds good - esp. as Autumn comes on - school starting
has a colorful cool falir to it - I wonder what he looks like now - aged -
Never listened to Badlands - but his Ozzy riffs were fantastic in the day

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

The singer they have full time isn't very good. Jake still kills though!!

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

JAKE E. LEE Reunites With Former BADLANDS Bassist GREG CHAISSON In RED DRAGON CARTEL

Bassist Ron Mancuso has decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, in order to return to his production career. He will be replaced by none other than Lee's former BADLANDS bandmate Greg Chaisson.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

MetalGuy71 wrote:: JAKE E. LEE Reunites With Former BADLANDS Bassist GREG CHAISSON In RED DRAGON CARTEL

Bassist Ron Mancuso has decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, in order to return to his production career. He will be replaced by none other than Lee's former BADLANDS bandmate Greg Chaisson.

Now Jake needs to replace the singer!

side note, I do like the album quite a bit...... I thought the vocalist was the weak link (same thing when I saw them live)

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

thejokeriv wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:: JAKE E. LEE Reunites With Former BADLANDS Bassist GREG CHAISSON In RED DRAGON CARTEL

Bassist Ron Mancuso has decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, in order to return to his production career. He will be replaced by none other than Lee's former BADLANDS bandmate Greg Chaisson.

Now Jake needs to replace the singer!

side note, I do like the album quite a bit...... I thought the vocalist was the weak link (same thing when I saw them live)

Looks like you got your wish Razz

Quote :: RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has parted ways with singer Darren James Smith and has replaced him with Michael Beck.

Smith will shortly hit the road with the veteran Canadian rock outfit HAREM SCAREM, in which he plays drums and sings.

Michael Beck is the owner, engineer, and producer at SoundVision Recording Studio in Mesa, Arizona. He has worked with such acts as SOILWORK, MARILYN MANSON, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and DAATH.

Commented Smith: "It is true I left RED DRAGON CARTEL. [It's] kinda complicated, but I think it was the right thing to do. One day I'll comment more. For now, 'that's all, folks!!!'"

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I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

MetalGuy71 wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:: JAKE E. LEE Reunites With Former BADLANDS Bassist GREG CHAISSON In RED DRAGON CARTEL

Bassist Ron Mancuso has decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, in order to return to his production career. He will be replaced by none other than Lee's former BADLANDS bandmate Greg Chaisson.

Now Jake needs to replace the singer!

side note, I do like the album quite a bit...... I thought the vocalist was the weak link (same thing when I saw them live)

Looks like you got your wish Razz

Quote :: RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has parted ways with singer Darren James Smith and has replaced him with Michael Beck.

Smith will shortly hit the road with the veteran Canadian rock outfit HAREM SCAREM, in which he plays drums and sings.

Michael Beck is the owner, engineer, and producer at SoundVision Recording Studio in Mesa, Arizona. He has worked with such acts as SOILWORK, MARILYN MANSON, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and DAATH.

Commented Smith: "It is true I left RED DRAGON CARTEL. [It's] kinda complicated, but I think it was the right thing to do. One day I'll comment more. For now, 'that's all, folks!!!'"

Nice.... He was the weak link - looking forward to the next album!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2960 Age : 36

They are coming to Chicago in June. I'll definitely check out the new lineup. I have to imagine the replacement is more capable of handling the Badlands/Ozzy tunes. Looking forward to a new record.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Chaisson is gone now too...

Quote :: Bassist Greg Chaisson has announced his departure from RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee. Greg says: "I'm afraid to say real life just jumped right up and got in the way of my good time. I can no longer take any more time away from my regular job. I want to thank everyone in the RED DRAGON CARTEL organization, and most of all, my best friend Jake E. Lee. And a very special thanks to all of you who have treated me so great! They will continue on without me and it will be fantastic as always."

Chaisson's replacement in RED DRAGON CARTEL is Anthony Esposito, who has previously played with Ace Frehley.

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Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

Kinda weird how the bassist left shortly after the singer. He claims his day job won't give him anymore time off.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Jake can't catch a break with singers...

Quote :: Video footage of RED DRAGON CARTEL kicking off the Miami concert with a rendition of OZZY OSBOURNE's "The Ultimate Sin" — with the band's new vocalist, Michael Beck, inexplicably singing the lyrics to OSBOURNE's "Now You See It (Now You Don't)" over most of it

I'd post the cell phone video, but the audio is so terrible, it's not worth watching. The dude could've been singing 'Mary Had A Little Lamb' and you wouldn't know it. It's a garbled mess.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 40887 Age : 56

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Jake can't catch a break with singers...

Quote :: Video footage of RED DRAGON CARTEL kicking off the Miami concert with a rendition of OZZY OSBOURNE's "The Ultimate Sin" — with the band's new vocalist, Michael Beck, inexplicably singing the lyrics to OSBOURNE's "Now You See It (Now You Don't)" over most of it

I'd post the cell phone video, but the audio is so terrible, it's not worth watching. The dude could've been singing 'Mary Had A Little Lamb' and you wouldn't know it. It's a garbled mess.

That's hilarious !

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Wow, kind of sad and terrible. You'd think Jake could get better then that.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 7640 Age : 56

Ridiculous! Poor Jake - the entire Red Dragon Cartel experience has been a disaster.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Witchfinder wrote:: Ridiculous! Poor Jake - the entire Red Dragon Cartel experience has been a disaster.

As much as I want to laugh about it (and I do), I also feel sorry for him. This was supposed to be his big comeback and it's been nothing but a series of Spinal Tap-ish catastrophes.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

This new guy is still better than the previous singer.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Got your scorecards ready? Another line-up change for the Red Dragon Cartel...

Quote :: RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has tapped singer Chas West (Jason Bonham, LYNCH MOB, 3 LEGGED DOGG) to front the group for its next round of tour dates, which kicks off this Friday, May 1 in Portland, Oregon.

RED DRAGON CARTEL's most recent vocalist, Michael Beck, played his last show with the band on April 26 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Oy vey!! Another new singer...

Quote :: RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has recruited Canadian singer Paul D'Eath (CITIZENS UNITE, MUSHROOM TRAIL) to front the group for its upcoming shows.

RED DRAGON CARTEL's last singer, Chas West (Jason Bonham, LYNCH MOB, 3 LEGGED DOGG), made his live debut with the band in Portland, Oregon on May 1 — only days after Michael Beck played his last show with the band on April 26 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jake-e-lees-red-dragon-cartel-recruits-canadian-singer-paul-death/#KdRwBbHxlVc3U0gG.99

No reason was given for Chas West's departure. Dunno what happened there. $don\'t know$ Probably wised-up after playing a few dive bars for beer money. Cool

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37953 Age : 54

Jake needs to change the name of this band to Revolving Door Carousel.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6719 Age : 53

If I am not mistaken, I seem to recall something about utilizing different vocalists along this tour cycle. I don't know if it's a way of live-auditioning or just logistics, but for some reason I am definitely thinking I heard that.

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: If I am not mistaken, I seem to recall something about utilizing different vocalists along this tour cycle. I don't know if it's a way of live-auditioning or just logistics, but for some reason I am definitely thinking I heard that.

Hit up Mr. Lee on Facebook and tell him you're available for any Carolina dates Razz

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MetalGuy71 wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: If I am not mistaken, I seem to recall something about utilizing different vocalists along this tour cycle. I don't know if it's a way of live-auditioning or just logistics, but for some reason I am definitely thinking I heard that.

Hit up Mr. Lee on Facebook and tell him you're available for any Carolina dates Razz

They already played Raleigh with the guy before Chas.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

Kindof makes sense to audition vocalists before you settle on a permanent one for the next album.

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Temple of Blood wrote:: Kindof makes sense to audition vocalists before you settle on a permanent one for the next album.

There is that...

I think he needs to get John Corabi and be done with it. Or Roy Cathey.

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:: Kindof makes sense to audition vocalists before you settle on a permanent one for the next album.

There is that...

I think he needs to get John Corabi and be done with it. Or Roy Cathey.

If he is doing that, he should probably make it known so it doesn't look like he's just burning through singers for no apparent reason. Shawn "thinks he might have maybe read that somewhere". One quick post on Facebook or whatever from Jake could clear-up any misconceptions.

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Metal master Number of posts : 689 Age : 104

Maybe this tread should be named "Red Dragon Cartel...The End of Jake E Lee " If he is having such a problem with singers, Then Go get Chris Logan... I thought he was awesome on retraced, In fact he was awesome on Retraced..

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