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Red Dragon Cartel Submitted for Grammy Nomination

Red Dragon Cartel, the rock quartet led by guitarist Jake. E. Lee (ex-Ozzy Osbourne), has been submitted for Grammy nomination consideration. The categories for which the band has been submitted are Best Rock Performance for the album "Patina," Best Rock Song, “Havana” and Best Rock Album. Voting ends August 2. "Patina" was written and recorded at bassist Anthony Esposito's Obscenic Arts in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Patina was mixed by Max Norman (Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne, Bad Company). The album was released last November and followed up with tours in North America and Japan. "Patina" quickly gained great press both in the U.S. and abroad, as [...]

New Red Dragon Cartel Album Due Out Later this Year

After a four year wait, Red Dragon Cartel, will release its second album, November 9. The RDC album will include some band member changes. Led by master guitarist, Jake E. Lee, RDC's new album, Patina, also brings new members to the group, who include bassist Anthony Esposito (ex-Lynch Mob) and ex-Skid Row drummer, Phil Varone. The album was recorded at Esposito's Obscenic Arts Studio. Vocals include Darren James Smith. While track titles, which include "Speedbag" and "The Luxury of Breathing" have been announced, no previews of the music have been released yet.