Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (instagram.com/timripperowensofficial) shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour (hardlinemedia.net/) while revealing the humble attitude that helped him succeed in the world of heavy metal.
Topics Include:
• Interview start, connections to Australia
• Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne 2025 tour
• Discussion of Australian touring band lineup
• Added new songs to setlist including KK's Priest material
• Memories of friendship and touring with Ronnie James Dio
• Early musical influences from father's rock record collection
• First exposure to Judas Priest through Screaming for Vengeance
• Early band experiences with Brainicide and Winter's Bane
• Formation of British Steel tribute band in 1990s
• How video of tribute performance reached Judas Priest
• Quick audition process with Judas Priest - got job after one line
• Recording "Jugulator" album with Judas Priest in 1997
• Dealing with fan expectations replacing Rob Halford
• Relationship with Rob Halford over the years
• Discussion of rare Jugulator and Demolition vinyl releases
• Experience working with Yngwie Malmsteen, including "Beat It" cover
• Formation and recording of Charred Walls of the Damned
• Meeting Navy SEALs at charity events - feeling starstruck
• Working with various metal vocalists throughout career
• Dream collaboration wish: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler
• Names Heaven and Hell as ultimate desert island album
• Current recording setup at home for various projects
• Details about upcoming 2025 Australian tour dates
• Discussion of potential merchandise for Australian shows
• Closing remarks about KK's Priest possible Australia tour
lookie here for tickets for Tim "Ripper" Owens' 2025 Australian tour (https://hardlinemedia.net)
Pictures by Jeremy Belinfante (instagram.com/jeremybelinfante/)
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/VinylGuide)
Listen on Apple: apple.co/2Y6ORU0 (apple.co/2Y6ORU0) Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/36qhlc8
Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (instagram.com/timripperowensofficial) shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour (hardlinemedia.net/) while revealing the humble attitude that helped him succeed in the world of heavy metal.
Topics Include:
• Interview start, connections to Australia
• Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne 2025 tour
• Discussion of Australian touring band lineup
• Added new songs to setlist including KK's Priest material
• Memories of friendship and touring with Ronnie James Dio
• Early musical influences from father's rock record collection
• First exposure to Judas Priest through Screaming for Vengeance
• Early band experiences with Brainicide and Winter's Bane
• Formation of British Steel tribute band in 1990s
• How video of tribute performance reached Judas Priest
• Quick audition process with Judas Priest - got job after one line
• Recording "Jugulator" album with Judas Priest in 1997
• Dealing with fan expectations replacing Rob Halford
• Relationship with Rob Halford over the years
• Discussion of rare Jugulator and Demolition vinyl releases
• Experience working with Yngwie Malmsteen, including "Beat It" cover
• Formation and recording of Charred Walls of the Damned
• Meeting Navy SEALs at charity events - feeling starstruck
• Working with various metal vocalists throughout career
• Dream collaboration wish: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler
• Names Heaven and Hell as ultimate desert island album
• Current recording setup at home for various projects
• Details about upcoming 2025 Australian tour dates
• Discussion of potential merchandise for Australian shows
• Closing remarks about KK's Priest possible Australia tour
lookie here for tickets for Tim "Ripper" Owens' 2025 Australian tour (https://hardlinemedia.net)
Pictures by Jeremy Belinfante (instagram.com/jeremybelinfante/)
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide (patreon.com/VinylGuide)
Listen on Apple: apple.co/2Y6ORU0 (apple.co/2Y6ORU0) Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/36qhlc8
