Tim "Ripper" Owens

"Tim Owens" redirects here. For the American politician, see Tim Owens (politician).
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Owens performing in 2019
Owens performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameTimothy S. Owens
Born (1967-09-13) September 13, 1967 (age 56)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1990–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitetimripperowens.com

Timothy S. "Ripper" Owens (born September 13, 1967) is an American heavy metal singer who currently performs with KK's Priest, Spirits of Fire, the Three Tremors and A New Revenge. He first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest and then Iced Earth. He took the nickname "Ripper" from the Judas Priest song "The Ripper" during his time in the tribute band British Steel.[13]

In 2020, Owens was announced as the frontman for the band KK's Priest, which also features former Judas Priest member KK Downing.[14]

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  2. ^ Fisting, Dr (September 22, 2016). "Charred Walls of the Damned – Creatures Watching over the Dead Review". Angry Metal Guy. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
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  4. ^ Read, 1 Min (February 27, 2019). "A NEW REVENGE Featuring TIM "RIPPER" OWENS, KERI KELLI, RUDY SARZO, JAMES KOTTAK Set March Release Date For Debut Album; "The Way" Music Video Posted". Southeast of Heaven. Retrieved February 10, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Blabbermouth (March 14, 2022). "THE THREE TREMORS Feat. TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, SEAN PECK And HARRY CONKLIN: 'Kryptonian Steel' Music Video". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  6. ^ BraveWords. "TIM "RIPPER" OWENS On Working With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN - "I Had A Great Time Touring With Him; I'd Sing With Him Again"". bravewords.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  7. ^ Blabbermouth (March 12, 2015). "TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Explains Why BEYOND FEAR's Second Album Has Yet To See Light Of Day". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  8. ^ "Winters Bane - Biography". Metal Storm. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  9. ^ Blabbermouth (November 29, 2022). "TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Would 'Never' Rejoin ICED EARTH: 'I've Moved On'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Greene, Andy (July 18, 2022). "Tim 'Ripper' Owens on Judas Priest: 'They've Kind of Erased My Time'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Coe, Matt (February 23, 2022). "Spirits of Fire – Enjoying the Roots of Metal". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  12. ^ Blabbermouth (September 13, 2009). "TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS' Bitten By 'Fan' During HAIL!'s Stockholm Concert". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Prato, Greg. "Tim "Ripper" Owens". Allmusic. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  14. ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (May 13, 2021). "Former Judas Priest members form new band, share first single". NME. Retrieved May 17, 2021.