RED DRAGON CARTEL / RISING UP!! Quattro Osaka 2015 (2CDR)

RED DRAGON CARTEL – RISING UP!!
(2CDR) SY1281
Live at Umeda Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan – September 17, 2015

Disc-1
1. Intro
2. The Ultimate Sin
3. Wasted (Incl. Band Intro)
4. High Wire
5. Shout It Out
6. Now You See It (Now You Don’t)
7. Sun Red Sun
8. War Machine

Disc-2
1. Shot in the Dark
2. In a Dream
3. Rumblin’ Train
4. Feeder
5. Dreams in the Dark
6. Bark at the Moon
7. Outro

JAKE E. LEE – Guitar
DARREN JAMES SMITH – Vocals
JONAS FAIRLEY – Drums
ANTHONY ESPOSITO – Bass

Guitar hero Jake E. Lee—renowned as the second guitarist for the Ozzy Osbourne band—returns to Japan with his own group, Red Dragon Cartel! This release features a complete recording of the September 17, 2015, Osaka show from their Japan tour—their first visit back in a year—captured in superb, ultra-high audio quality that delivers immense impact and a vivid sense of being there.

There are no annoying shouts or intrusive hand-clapping from the crowd! The sound is raw, incredibly realistic, and fantastic, with a flawless mix. It perfectly recreates the atmosphere and the palpable sense of unity between the band and the audience. This is an absolute masterpiece! This tour marked the return of vocalist Darren James Smith (who had briefly left the band) and the addition of bassist Anthony Esposito (formerly of Lynch Mob). From Jake’s guitar work to the band’s overall performance, the show is nothing short of spectacular—a truly powerful live experience! This release features the addition of "Now You See It" and "Shot in the Dark" from the Ozzy era, as well as Badlands' "Dreams in the Dark" to the setlist! The guitar sound—which had some issues during the previous tour—is now spot-on; the hard-hitting phrases delivered with that signature tone are sure to give you goosebumps! Jake is in top form, though perhaps due to his frequent, aggressive use of neck-bending techniques, he retunes his guitar after every song.
The extended guitar solo on "Ramblin' Train"—featuring slide playing performed with a drumstick—is a real highlight! The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, with plenty of call-and-response exchanges between the band and the audience, and there’s even a moment where Jake shares his whiskey with the fans. From hard rock/heavy metal anthems like "Sin After Sin" and "Bark at the Moon" to the band's heavy, tight, and rock-solid ensemble playing—and above all, Jake's thrilling, unmissable guitar work—this is a definitive must-listen for any fan! You’ll be blown away by this magnificent performance, clocking in at over 90 minutes. Brought to you by the Sylph label with beautiful cover art and superb sound quality, this is the ultimate definitive edition of the Osaka show—a memorial item that every fan needs to own!