Tim Ripper Owens

Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens gained widespread attention in 1996, becoming the lead singer for iconic heavy metal band Judas Priest. Prior to this, Owens honed his powerful and wide-ranging operatic vocal style in bands such as British Steel, a Judas Priest tribute, and as frontman for thrash metal band Brainicide, recording three demo tapes before 1989. He also fronted Winter’s Bane, releasing the album ‘Heart of a Killer’ in 1993. During his tenure with Judas Priest, Owens recorded two studio albums, ‘Jugulator’ (1997) and ‘Demolition’ (2001), co-writing ‘What’s My Name?’ for the latter.

Beyond music, Owens demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen, owning and operating ‘Ripper’s Rock House’ and ‘Ripper Owens Tap House,’ a venture featured on ‘Bar Rescue’ in 2015, which transformed ‘Ripper’s Rock House’ into ‘Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern’. Owens continued to forge new projects, co-founding KK’s Priest with former Judas Priest member K.K. Downing in 2020. The band released ‘Sermons of the Sinner’ in 2021 and followed with ‘The Sinner Rides Again’ in 2023, showcasing his enduring impact in the heavy metal scene.

In 2022, Owens released his ‘Return to Death Row’ EP, further solidifying his solo output. His prolificacy continued into 2024, lending his vocals to the track ‘MCMLXXXII’ with Leviathan Project, and performing lead vocals for Tourniquet’s ‘Gazing at Medusa’ in 2018. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens remains a highly sought-after vocalist, consistently delivering powerful performances across diverse metal subgenres and collaborating with industry legends.