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Ep478: The Heavy Metal Moonshot of Tim "Ripper" Owens
Manage episode 456452593 series 3562740
Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour 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
Pictures by Jeremy Belinfante
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
491 episodes
Ep478: The Heavy Metal Moonshot of Tim "Ripper" Owens
The Vinyl Guide Interview - For Record Collectors & Music Nerds
Manage episode 456452593 series 3562740
Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour 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
Pictures by Jeremy Belinfante
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
491 episodes
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