Originally Posted by
binnie
I think your problem with BLS may be that you don't really care for the heavier end of metal, which is where Wylde was heading with the project. I'd be the first to say that it all lacks subtelty (most metal does), and that he's put some dross out under that name. But I think there are at least 4 very, very good albums. But they may not be for you.
As for Red Dragon Cartel, 'frustrating' is being polite. I was really disappointed. Albums with multiple vocalists are always a mish-mash and rarely gell, but this one really suffered because there's no unifying style. He should have hired Sass Jordan for the whole thing, in my opinion. But to me - as I said in the review - the really odd thing is the ABSENCE of Jake's guitar. Normally guitar-player goes solo = wank-fest; this was too far the other way......
I'll be seeing 'em at Donnington next month. Not sure how they'll fare on the mainstage, or how many people under 40 will know that Jake played with Ozzy, will have heard of Badlands, or know anything other than 'Bark At the Moon', but I'm hopeful I'll enjoy it. 'High Wire' is one of many favourite songs/riffs - not the same without Ray Gillan, but you can't ask for the impossible....