Tim Ripper Owens
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, born as Timothy S. Owens on September 13, 1967 in Akron… Read Full Bio ↴Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, born as Timothy S. Owens on September 13, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. The young Ohio salesman and tribute band frontman made headlines in 1996 when from a fan he became the frontman for the British metal act Judas Priest, filling the shoes of Rob Halford (and, by doing so, inspired the movie Rock Star, which was later discredited by the band). Despite numerous rumours that Rob Halford would reunite with Judas Priest, Owens recorded two studio albums with his childhood heroes, as well as two live albums and a 2002 DVD release.
Prior to joining Judas Priest in 1996, Owens was frontman of a heavy metal band called Winters Bane, with who he recorded an album called Heart Of A Killer in 1993. He also was the frontman of Judas Priest tribute band British Steel.
Judas Priest reunited with Rob Halford in 2003. That same year the frontman for Iced Earth quit the band and Owens became the new lead singer for them after leaving Judas Priest. Iced Earth’s first album with Owens, The Glorious Burden, came out in early 2004.
Recently, Tim reunited with his former Winter’s Bane colleague Dennis Hayes in a band called Beyond Fear. The self-titled debut album from this new band was released in May 2006.
In December 2007, Owens was fired from Iced Earth to be replaced with former singer Matt Barlow.
On February 19th, 2009, Owens revealed that his first solo album, Play My Game, will be out in May. The album features many prominent metal musicians.
Recently took part in a band Charred Walls of the Damned with Richard Christie. He also sang for Yngwie Malmsteen and Dio Disciples.
Prior to joining Judas Priest in 1996, Owens was frontman of a heavy metal band called Winters Bane, with who he recorded an album called Heart Of A Killer in 1993. He also was the frontman of Judas Priest tribute band British Steel.
Judas Priest reunited with Rob Halford in 2003. That same year the frontman for Iced Earth quit the band and Owens became the new lead singer for them after leaving Judas Priest. Iced Earth’s first album with Owens, The Glorious Burden, came out in early 2004.
Recently, Tim reunited with his former Winter’s Bane colleague Dennis Hayes in a band called Beyond Fear. The self-titled debut album from this new band was released in May 2006.
In December 2007, Owens was fired from Iced Earth to be replaced with former singer Matt Barlow.
On February 19th, 2009, Owens revealed that his first solo album, Play My Game, will be out in May. The album features many prominent metal musicians.
Recently took part in a band Charred Walls of the Damned with Richard Christie. He also sang for Yngwie Malmsteen and Dio Disciples.
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Tim Ripper Owens Lyrics
Believe I, I've been searching around all the time I know that…
Death race Driving fast along the shoreline Kicked into gear with speed…
It is me You can't feel me at all I am hidding behind the…
Pick Yourself Up I see you looking at me I think you need my…
Play my game Whoa you can't stop this don't you try Nothing's better I'll…
Starting Over Time standing still In this place on a dark day Your soul…
The cover up They've seen you all around the world Looking for chosen one…
The light Ya gotta see it I know it's out there Ya gotta…
The shadows are alive As the daylight fades you must go inside 'Cause this is…
The world is blind You wait til someone comes and opens up your eyes And…
To live again I sit here and I think of the time oh…
War Pigs Generals gathered in their masses Just like witches at black…