![]() Did you know about Darren’s music prior to him joining RED DRAGON CARTEL? MM : Darren Smith is also known to the Japanese fans as a member of HAREM SCAREM. Todd was brought in through his association with Brent in Slash’s band. Scott we got ahold of through mutual friends. Rex, I had run into during the taping of the Metal Show. Brent told her he was recording some songs with me and I was 100 feet away. Sass happened to be eating in the restaurant next door with Brent and talking about how she had recently become a huge Badlands fan. JL : Maria and Chris were recording next door with Kevin, as was Jeremy, and heard some of our stuff and asked to participate. MM : Please tell us about the guest musicians, and how they ended up playing on the album. To me it is what it is, and for me it’s art. I don’t like to get to caught up in how it’s going to be received or mastermind some overall gameplan. Just to try to write some memorable music and develop it best as we could. JL : I really didn’t have a preconceived concept in mind. What was your concept you had in mind for this particular album? MM : Your guitars bring a very energetic feel to the album, as well as the remarkable melodies and a dynamic band sound creating a magnificent album. Eventually you just have to abandon it and let it go. Being in the studio is fun for a while, then it becomes tedious. Some of this music has been brewing for quite some time. JL : I’m relieved the album is finally out. How do you feel now that the long awaited album has been released? Nor does doing an instructional DVD sound like much fun, but who knows? It was fun but I doubt I would do another. #Red dragon cartel shout it out how to#JL : I had no idea how to present a clinic before this, and I am afraid I still don’t! Warren and I just winged it. MM : Do you have any plans to do more clinics or even an instructional DVD in the future? I’m sure the fans would love it. I couldn’t believe anyone would even remember me, let alone get the heartwarming reception I received. The opportunity to come back to Japan after 20 years and to hang with my old friend Warren was amazing. Muse On Muse : How was your recent guitar clinic in Japan with Warren Demartini? It must have been awhile since you visited Japan the last time. Translation Louis Sesto (EAGLETAIL MUSIC) Jake E Lee took time to talk to MUSE ON MUSE about his new band and its debut album. RED DRAGON CARTEL’s debut album features a collection of fascinating tunes along with a variety of guests including Robin Zander of CHEAP TRICK and ex-IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di’Anno. Featuring HAREM SCAREM drummer Darren Smith as the lead singer of the band, Jake successfully delivers some magnificent performances showing his continuous talent as a guitar hero. Jake E Lee’s long awaited comeback has finally become a reality with his new band RED DRAGON CARTEL. ![]()
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