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+====== Tim Owens ======
+===== Birth and Hometown =====
+Tim Owens was born Timothy S. Owens on September 13, 1967, in Akron, Ohio, and attended Kenmore High School. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-he-was-confident-when-he-joined-judas-priest-i-knew-that-i-could-sing-really-good|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Winters Bane Debut =====
+Before joining Judas Priest, Owens gained prominence in the heavy metal underground as the lead vocalist for Ohio metal band Winters Bane, recording the 1993 album Heart of a Killer. [([[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tim-owens-mn0000501236|AllMusic]])]
+===== Origin of the Ripper Nickname =====
+Owens earned his nickname "Ripper" from his bandmates while singing Judas Priest's song "The Ripper" in his tribute band British Steel. [([[https://www.kerrang.com/10-musicians-who-became-world-famous-overnight|Kerrang!]])]
+===== Videotape Audition for Judas Priest =====
+Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis was handed a videotape of Owens performing with British Steel, which led to his invitation to fly to England and audition. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-he-was-confident-when-he-joined-judas-priest-i-knew-that-i-could-sing-really-good|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Landing the Job in One Line =====
+During his 1996 audition in England, Owens impressed the band so quickly that guitarist Glenn Tipton offered him the lead singer role after hearing him sing just one line of "Victim of Changes." [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/judas-priest-time-ripper-owens-recalls-audition|Louder]])]
+===== Sole Auditionee =====
+Owens was the only vocalist brought in by Judas Priest for a formal, in-person audition to replace Rob Halford. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/judas-priest-time-ripper-owens-recalls-audition|Louder]])]
+===== Jugulator Album Debut =====
+Owens made his studio debut with Judas Priest on their 1997 album Jugulator, which featured a heavier, groove-thrash metal direction. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ripper_owens_says_judas_priest_erased_his_era_claims_that_it_wasnt_grunge_that_killed_metal_but_that_it_became_pretty_and_clichd.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Grammy Nomination for Bullet Train =====
+The track "Bullet Train" from Jugulator, featuring Owens' vocal performance, earned Judas Priest a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance in 1999. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/ripper-owens-says-hes-been-erased-from-judas-priests-history-the-only-emails-i-ever-get-are-threats|Louder]])]
+===== Inspiration for Rock Star Film =====
+Owens' real-life fairytale transition from an obscure tribute band singer to fronting Judas Priest inspired the 2001 movie Rock Star starring Mark Wahlberg. [([[https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-star-movie/|Ultimate Classic Rock]])]
+===== Demolition Studio Release =====
+Owens recorded his second full-length studio album with Judas Priest, titled Demolition, which was released in 2001. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-judas_priest_singer_ripper_owens_reveals_tensions_between_glenn_tipton_and_kk_downing_were_brewing_during_demolition_sessions.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Live in London Album and DVD =====
+Owens fronted Judas Priest on the live album and concert DVD release Live in London, recorded at London's Brixton Academy in 2001. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/ripper-owens-says-hes-been-erased-from-judas-priests-history-the-only-emails-i-ever-get-are-threats|Louder]])]
+===== Amicable Departure via Fax =====
+Owens' tenure with Judas Priest ended via a formal fax in 2003 to facilitate Rob Halford's return, a business decision Owens fully understood. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/ripper-owens-says-hes-been-erased-from-judas-priests-history-the-only-emails-i-ever-get-are-threats|Louder]])]
+===== Joining Iced Earth =====
+Shortly after departing Judas Priest in 2003, Owens joined American power metal group Iced Earth as lead vocalist. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-his-split-with-iced-earth-was-handled-poorly|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== The Glorious Burden Vocal Debut =====
+Owens sang lead vocals on Iced Earth's 2004 historical concept album The Glorious Burden, including the epic "Gettysburg (1863)" trilogy. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-his-split-with-iced-earth-was-handled-poorly|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Framing Armageddon Release =====
+Owens fronted Iced Earth on their 2007 studio album Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1. [([[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tim-owens-mn0000501236|AllMusic]])]
+===== Departure from Iced Earth =====
+Owens parted ways with Iced Earth in late 2007 when founding guitarist Jon Schaffer brought back former singer Matt Barlow. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-his-split-with-iced-earth-was-handled-poorly|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Forming Beyond Fear =====
+In 2005, Owens launched his own heavy metal band project Beyond Fear, releasing their self-titled debut studio album in 2006. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-he-was-confident-when-he-joined-judas-priest-i-knew-that-i-could-sing-really-good|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Joining Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force =====
+In 2008, Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen recruited Owens to serve as the lead vocalist for his band Rising Force. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-i-dont-think-there-are-any-misconceptions-about-yngwie-malmsteen|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Perpetual Flame Studio Album =====
+Owens recorded lead vocals on Yngwie Malmsteen's 2008 studio album Perpetual Flame. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-i-dont-think-there-are-any-misconceptions-about-yngwie-malmsteen|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Relentless Studio Album =====
+Owens completed a second studio album with Yngwie Malmsteen, Relentless, released in 2010. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-i-dont-think-there-are-any-misconceptions-about-yngwie-malmsteen|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Quitting Malmsteen Due to Solo Schedule =====
+Owens stepped down from Malmsteen's group in 2015 due to scheduling conflicts between Malmsteen's shows and his own solo touring commitments. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ripper_owens_if_i_only_had_1_band_id_have_to_work_9-to-5_job_50_hours_a_week.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Solo Debut Play My Game =====
+Owens released his debut solo studio album, Play My Game, in 2009 through SPV/Steamhammer, featuring guest appearances from prominent rock guitarists. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ripper_owens_if_i_only_had_1_band_id_have_to_work_9-to-5_job_50_hours_a_week.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Dio Disciples Frontman =====
+Owens joined Dio Disciples in 2011 alongside members of Ronnie James Dio's band to celebrate the late singer's musical legacy on tour. [([[https://loudwire.com/that-metal-show-stephen-pearcy-tim-ripper-owens/|Loudwire]])]
+===== Performing with Dio Hologram =====
+Owens performed live on stage alongside a digital hologram of Ronnie James Dio during the international "Dio Returns" tour. [([[https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tim-ripper-owens-bohemian-rhapsody-dio-hologram/|Ultimate Classic Rock]])]
+===== Co-Founding The Three Tremors =====
+Owens joined power metal vocalists Harry Conklin and Sean Peck to establish the supergroup vocal trio The Three Tremors in 2018. [([[https://loudwire.com/the-three-tremors-tim-ripper-owens-debut-album-tour/|Loudwire]])]
+===== Spirits of Fire Supergroup =====
+Owens formed the heavy metal supergroup Spirits of Fire alongside Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery, bassist Steve DiGiorgio, and drummer Mark Zonder. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ripper_owens_if_i_only_had_1_band_id_have_to_work_9-to-5_job_50_hours_a_week.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Forming KK's Priest =====
+In 2020, former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing re-teamed with Owens to launch the heavy metal band KK's Priest. [([[https://www.guitarworld.com/news/glenn-tipton-responds-to-kk-downing|Guitar World]])]
+===== Sermons of the Sinner Debut =====
+Owens sang lead vocals on KK's Priest's 2021 debut studio album, Sermons of the Sinner. [([[https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-kks-priest-sermons-of-the-sinner|Kerrang!]])]
+===== The Sinner Rides Again Release =====
+Owens recorded vocals for KK's Priest's sophomore studio album, The Sinner Rides Again, released in 2023. [([[https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kk-downing-kks-priest-the-sinner-rides-again|Guitar World]])]
+===== Akron Restaurant Business =====
+Owens co-owned a restaurant and venue in Akron, Ohio, initially named Ripper's Rock House before being rebranded as Tim Owens' Travelers Tavern. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-judas-priest-singer-tim-ripper-owens-becomes-victim-of-beer-theft|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Featured on Bar Rescue =====
+Owens' Akron restaurant was featured in a 2015 episode of the reality television series Bar Rescue with host Jon Taffer. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-tim-ripper-owens-ohio-bar-and-restaurant-to-close-next-month|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Victim of Outdoor Cooler Theft =====
+In February 2016, thieves broke into the outdoor walk-in cooler at Owens' tavern and stole 70 cases of beer valued at $1,500. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/beer-thieves-target-former-priest-man-ripper|Louder]])]
+===== Closing Travelers Tavern =====
+Owens and his business partner permanently closed Tim Owens' Travelers Tavern in September 2016 to dedicate full attention to their primary careers. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-tim-ripper-owens-ohio-bar-and-restaurant-to-close-next-month|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== UK Border Entry Incident =====
+In June 2016, UK border authorities denied Owens entry into the country ahead of his scheduled performance at the Wildfire Festival in Scotland. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/judas-priest-ex-tim-ripper-owens-denied-entry-to-the-uk|Louder]])]
+===== The Uprising EP Collaboration =====
+Owens teamed up with former Superjoint Ritual guitarist Marzi Montazeri to release the heavy metal EP The Uprising in 2017. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/marzi-montazeri-feat-tim-ripper-owens-the-uprising-album-review|Louder]])]
+===== Devin Townsend Audition Invitation =====
+Devin Townsend revealed that he was among the vocalists invited to audition for Judas Priest before Owens ultimately landed the position in 1996. [([[https://www.revolvermag.com/music/devin-townsend-why-i-turned-down-judas-priest-singing-audition/|Revolver Magazine]])]
+===== Stargazer Live Duet with Oni Logan =====
+On the Dio Returns tour, Owens shared live vocal duties with Lynch Mob singer Oni Logan on a rendition of Rainbow's classic track "Stargazer." [([[https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/secrets-behind-ronnie-james-dio-hologram-motion-capture-peppers-ghost/|Revolver Magazine]])]
+===== William Shatner Metal Album Guest =====
+Owens contributed vocal tracks to legendary actor William Shatner's heavy metal album project Black Flame. [([[https://www.revolvermag.com/music/william-shatner-teams-with-zakk-wylde-henry-rollins-and-more-for-upcoming-metal-album/|Revolver Magazine]])]
+===== Dirkschneider Accept Reloaded Project =====
+Owens contributed guest vocals to Udo Dirkschneider's 2026 re-recording project, performing on the Accept track "Guardian Of The Night." [([[https://shop.revolvermag.com/products/dirkschneider-balls-to-the-wall-reloaded-lp-winter-blue-vinyl|Revolver Magazine]])]
+===== Rob Halford's Friendly Greeting =====
+Rob Halford recalled meeting Owens at a concert in Ohio after returning to Judas Priest, hugging him and praising his supportive attitude. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rob_halford_shares_honest_opinion_on_ripper_owens_explains_why_he_refuses_to_listen_to_judas_priest_material_with_him.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Comments on Capitol Incident =====
+Owens publicly expressed disappointment regarding former Iced Earth bandmate Jon Schaffer's involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, stating Schaffer knew he was wrong. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iced-earth-singer-tim-ripper-owens-on-jon-schaffers-involvement-in-u-s-capitol-riot-he-knew-he-was-wrong|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Multi-Band Financial Reality =====
+Owens explained that participating in multiple bands and touring projects is necessary to maintain a full-time living as a professional singer without a regular 9-to-5 job. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ripper_owens_if_i_only_had_1_band_id_have_to_work_9-to-5_job_50_hours_a_week.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]
+===== Unavailability of Priest Streaming Records =====
+Owens expressed frustration that his two studio albums with Judas Priest, Jugulator and Demolition, were removed from major digital streaming platforms. [([[https://www.loudersound.com/news/ripper-owens-says-hes-been-erased-from-judas-priests-history-the-only-emails-i-ever-get-are-threats|Louder]])]
+===== Scream Machine Origin =====
+Owens wrote the heavy song "Scream Machine" while in Judas Priest, but later recorded it for his Beyond Fear debut album when Priest passed on using it. [([[https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-says-he-was-confident-when-he-joined-judas-priest-i-knew-that-i-could-sing-really-good|Blabbermouth]])]
+===== Held Hostage Guest Vocalist =====
+Owens collaborated with rock band Held Hostage to provide lead vocals on their studio album Great American Rock. [([[https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tim_ripper_owens_names_judas_priest_album_that_shocked_him_i_would_like_it_if_it_was_def_leppards_record.html|Ultimate Guitar]])]

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