May 30, 2008
Ripper to attend First ever Montreal Metal Convention

November 15th 2008. Q&A, Autograph Session and Show. More info to be available soon @ geocities.com/metal.convention

March 15, 2008
BEYOND FEAR SUPPORTING QUEENSRYCHE

APRIL 25, 2008
VENUE: MONUMENTAL MONTERREY
MONTERREY , MEXICO

APRIL 26, 2008
VENUE: GIMNASIO RODRIGO M. QUEVEDO
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO

January 5, 2008
RIPPER TO ATTEND NAMM SIGNING

Namm signing schedule for Samson
Full signing schedule:
Friday, January 18:

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Nate Watts - STEVIE WONDER
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Byron Miller - LUTHER VANDROSS
Larry Hartke - Hartke amps founder
Brett Scallions - RIDERS OF THE STORM / FUEL

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nick Catanese - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Berry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Charlie Benante - ANTHRAX
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Willie Adler - LAMB OF GOD
Tim King - SOIL
Kiko Loureiro - ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Matt Bachand - SHADOWS FALL
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Michael Wilton - QUEENSRŸCHE
Vinny Appice - BLACK SABBATH
Frank Bello - ANTHRAX
Marc Rizzo - SOULFLY
Tim "Ripper" Owens - EX-JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR

Saturday, January 19:

11:30am - 12:30pm
Nate Watts - STEVIE WONDER
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Byron Miller - LUTHER VANDROSS
Larry Hartke - Hartke amps founder
Brett Scallions - RIDERS OF THE STORM / FUEL
Mark Wood - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Marc Rizzo - SOULFLY

1:30pm - 3:00pm
George Lynch - LYNCH MOB / EX- DOKKEN
Nick Catanese - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Scott Rockenfield - QUEENSRŸCHE
Vinny Appice - BLACK SABBATH
Tim "Ripper" Owens - EX- JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR
Frank Bello - ANTHRAX

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Matt Bachand - SHADOWS FALL
Barry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Tim King - SOIL
Willie Adler - LAMB OF GOD
Charlie Benante - ANTHRAX
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Kiko Loureiro - ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist

Sunday, January 20:

12:00pm - 1:30pm
JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Barry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Tim "Ripper" Owens - / EX-JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR

December 20, 2007
MARTIN POPOFF'S BOOK: JUDAS PRIEST "PAINKILLERS"

Lifelong fan and preeminent metal historian Martin Popoff examines the Priest's rich legacy album by album, anthem by anthem, along the way recounting the band's shocking split with Halford in the mid '90s and his triumphant return in 2003. Having interviewed all the principals in the band repeatedly over the years, Popoff gives a firsthand account of Priest's rocky, often comical ride through the '70s, and through the gold and platinum records of the '80s, expertly detailing the long road back to the arena headline status the band now enjoys as heavy metal's proudest ambassadors read more...

December 13, 2007
SAMSON WIRELESS & MAXIMUM THRESHOLD INTERVIEW

Tim Ripper Owens uses Samson Wireless. Click here to download Tim's Poster.

August 23, 2007
ICED EARTH

Iced Earth Interview in Rock Hard magazine. Click here to download PDF of ICED EARTH article (article is in German).

August 13, 2007
ICED EARTH

Iced Earth Interview in Rock Tribune magazine. New photos of Iced Earth.

May 13, 2007
TIM IS #25 UNDERGROUND STAR!!

According to the new Hit Parader Tim has been voted the #25 Underground Star. Check out the article in the new Hit Parader. Iced Earth made the list too at #96.

May 11, 2007
ICED EARTH EP Sample & Review

”Overture Of The Wicked” EP Release Date: June 5, 2007 Track Listing: 1. Ten Thousand Strong 2. Prophecy 3. Birth Of The Wicked 4. The Coming Curse Hear a 30 second sample of "Ten Thousand Strong" here. (format - Real Media). First review by PiercingMetal.com

April 9, 2007
ICED EARTH DATES

June 2007  
9th: Sweden Rock Festival

February 26 , 2007
ICED EARTH at WACKEN 2007

Iced Earth is set to play Wacken 2007, for more info go to Wacken.com

more NAMM pics of Tim taken by Jeff Findley (www.jfindley.com), Check out pictures here.

February 1, 2007
Photos of Tim at NAMM singing in Dimebag Tribute!

It was great to jam with the guy's and also jamming Grinder with Nick Catanese (BLS), John J.D. Deservio (BLS), Brian Tichy (Billy Idol), & Mike Stone (Queesryche).

Man they all are great musicians… what a blast... and also Jaming at sound check with no PA and yelling.. with Jason Bitner (Shadows Fall) on drums (Vinnie Paul was signing stuff) and with Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Nick Bowcott (Grim Reaper), Paul (Slipknot) wasn't there yet either.

As for the Finale with Scott Ian, Vinnie Paul, Nick and Paul, all I can say is pinch me, always have wanted to jam with Scott and Vinnie, maybe we can do this one show a month!!!! YEA Check out Photos here...

PS Thanks to Nancy for all her help!

January 18, 2007
Tim to sing in Dimebag Tribute at NAMM!

"I'm real excited to be invited to the NAMM show and do this for Dime.. he was a friend of mine and he was one of a kind and the life of the party and to be able to get up and jam with Scott, Vinnie, Nick and Paul! (more info 1, more info 2) ..this will be a lot of fun! I have always' wanted to jam with Vinnie, I can't wait... A big thank you to all involved for the invite!!

A little more info for you, I'm right in the middle of working on the Iced Earth songs and wow they sound kick ass, Jon is working his ass off and this CD will blow people away! (more info) I will get some photo's up from the studio real soon."

December 14, 2006
Tim Interviewed in COMANDO ROCK magazine

Tim was interviewed by COMANDO ROCK Check it out by clicking here. For the English version of the interview click here.

December 14, 2006
Help A Metal-Head For The Holidays

NJ Club Fire - As previously reported, the Pirate's Den, virtually the only original metal club in the Philly/NJ/NYC area, burned down early Wednesday morning. In the last couple of years, it has played host to touring nationals like BEYOND FEAR, CHRIS CAFFERY, METAL CHURCH, DIRTY RIG, GEORGE LYNCH, and many others. It was also the weekly hangout for metal fans, who could see 4-6 fledgling bands every Friday and Saturday. Owner Brian Cohen, who lived in one of the upstairs apartments (and was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation) was beset by a triple pre-Christmas whammy: losing his livelihood, home and the club. Compounding matters is the fact Cohen lost his leg, years before, in an accident, so the Pirate's Den was a safe place for him to work.

An online fund has been set up to help Cohen, who lost everything. Bands and area fans, as well as possibly some outside visitors, are working on benefits in his honor, but right now there's a serious need for immediate cash. At this charitable time of year, if we metalheads can forego one less pack of cigarettes, or have one less beer the next time you go out and instead, donate those few dollars to a true fan/supporter of the metallic cause, it would be greatly appreciated, click here to donate.

Thanx for taking the time to read this article. All the best to you and your family. Happy holidays!

- Mark Gromen
BW&BK/Metal Maniacs

December 11, 2006
BEYOND FEAR TOUR PICTURES

Check out some of the day to day fanfare that BEYOND FEAR go through on the road in Europe. Thanx to David Sievers for the Pictures.

October 11, 2006
BEYOND FEAR VIDEO

New BEYOND FEAR Video is online! Finally! Beyond Fear shows their first video clip to kick off their european tour: "And ... You Will Die"!!!

play Video stream

October 9, 2006
BEYOND FEAR SHOWS

WARM UP DATES
23.09. Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
29.09. Club Infinity - Williamsville, NY
21.10. The Crossroads Concert Club - Akron, Ohio

A LESSON IN METAL TOUR 2006
BEYOND FEAR, Vicious Rumors & Courageous
31.10.2006 HU - Budapest @ Wigwam
01.11.2006 A - Graz @ Orpheum
02.11.2006 A - Wien @ Planet Music
03.11.2006 A - Wörgl @ Komma
04.11.2006 D - Memmingen @ Kaminwerk
05.11.2006 D - Hannover @ Faust
06.11.2006 D - Berlin @ Kato
07.11.2006 D - Bochum @ Zeche
09.11.2006 D - Ludwigsburg @ Rockfabrik
10.11.2006 B - Brussels / Braine L'alleud @ Acte 3
11.11.2006 NL - Hellendoorn @ Lantaarn
12.11.2006 F - Paris @ Elysee Montmartre
13.11.2006 CH - Pratteln @ Z7
14.11.2006 I - Milan @ Rainbow
BEYOND FEAR, Vicious Rumors & Solar Fragment
16.11.2006 E - Palencia @ Carabel
17.11.2006 E - Barcelona @ Mephisto
18.11.2006 E - Murcia @ Gamma
19.11.2006 E - Madrid @ Caracol presented by ROCK HARD

New Date
25.11. Tijuana Race Track - Festival De Rock Avandaro Tijuana - Mexico

August 3, 2006
BEYOND FEAR on iTunes & New Photos

You heard correct, BEYOND FEAR is now iTune downloadable and compatible.

BEYOND FEAR phootos were taken in Antwerp - Belgium - April 15th, 2006 by Will Of Death - www.noise-web.com

July 25, 2006
Tim on the Radio Sunday night

Canton, Ohio's WRQK 106.9 FM has uploaded a new one hour radio special which features an interview with BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens (ICED EARTH, ex-JUDAS PRIEST).

The program will air Sunday, July 30th, at 10 PM, on WRQK, 106.9FM (Rock 107) in Canton, OH.

The one hour program, sans music, can be downloaded at this location.

An interview from 2005 is also available at the same page.
http://www.bravewords.com/news/48333

July 6, 2006
New Promo Shot

June 15, 2006
Beyond Fear Review in METAL EDGE magazine

Click here to read the Review of BEYOND FEAR in METAL EDGE magazine.

Tim also just put up his own Myspace page, you can hear 3 song samples from his new BEYOND FEAR album.

"Pro Secrets Of Heavy Rock Singing" is the first instructional singing book to address exclusively rock sining in the singer's own words. The book was written by Bill Martin, a well versed individual when it comes to techniques of singing. Learn what it takes to sing like a professional, maximize your vocal range, increase power, and avoid burnout. Learn what to do on the road before and after a show to maintain your rocking voice. All that and more as international stars such as Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate, Joe Lynn Turner, Tim "Ripper" Owens, James LaBrie, David Draiman, John Bush, and Angela Gossow among others share their insider knowledge in "Pro Secrets Of Heavy Rock Singing".

May 1, 2006
Beyond Fear European Tour Pics

Dwane, Eric..Beyond Fear... Joey and Dan...Anthrax

The band with Our manager Wendy and The man..Ronnie..Right before going out for nice curry

Scott - Anthrax

John, Eric and Dennis

more to come...

-Strain

April 25, 2006
Beyond Fear CD Reviews & Interview

Beyond Fear Review
- HardBeyondDriven.com
- Metal Edge Magazine
- JukeBo.cx
- HeavyMetal.about.com
- MusicStreetJournal.com
- DeadTide.com
- Heavy Sound Check mag
- Roadie Crew Magazine
- Metal-Rules.com
- Blistering.com
- TreeHouseofDeath.com
- Blasting-Zone.com
- LivingFforMetal.com
- PiercingMetal.com
- Pitrif.com
- Metal Hammer Germany
- Rock Hard
- Noise-Web.com

New Interviews
- MusicStreetJournal.com
- Revolution-music.dk (Audio interview - MP3)
- IcedEarth.com.br
- PiercingMetal.com

March 2, 2006
New Beyond Fear Song Posted!

"A new Beyond Fear song has been posted entitled 'And...You Will Die' on the 'Album' page of the SPV Beyond Fear mini web site, click here for site.

Beyond Fear to tour with Anthrax in Europe, Click here for dates..."

-Strain

February 15, 2006
New Forum!

"We were having a few problems with our old forum, hope you guys like the new one. Click here for Forum (For future reference the Forum Link is on the Fans page). Thanx for being patient."

-Strain

February 12th, 2005
UPDATE

"Things are going great! I'm just about ready to get out of the demo stage and into the studio! Still need to name the project and sign with a label, We are thinking maybe the label will have a contest to name the project! we are talking right now with a few, hopefully I will sign real soon, but I will be in the studio way before a deal is final. On the new Priest CD, right now I don't really have a comment because all I have heard is the single, so I think I should wait! Hopefully they have one in the mail to me! And that's the news!"

February 1, 2006
BEYOND FEAR on Tour with ANTHRAX!!!!!

Great news.... BEYOND FEAR are the special guest on the european ANTHRAX (Reunion)-Tour in April. This is "Metal Thrashing Mad" at it's best! Click here for dates...

January 26th, 2005
TIM RECORDS BLACK SABBATH SONG

Ripper Watch: Former Judas Priest singer and current Iced Earth frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has recorded a cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" with Michael Schenker, laying down vocals over the instrumental track at Billy Morris's Lava Room Recording studios. The song will be a part of producer Bob Kulick's all-star Sabbath tribute, due later this year. In the meantime, Owens is still working on original material that he describes as "heavy" with 13 Faces guitarist John Comprix,and he recently cut a short demo of Sabbath/Priest-influenced songs with members of cover band the Sickness. His website, www.timripperowens.com, will go live soon.

January 24, 2006
BEYOND FEAR CD Release Date!

Beyond Fear, former Judas Priest and current Iced Earth vocalist, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens’ new band, are scheduled to release their self-titled debut album on Steamhammer/SPV on May 5, 2006 in Germany, May 8,2006 in Europe and May 9, 2006 in the USA. “I always knew that I would bring out an album featuring my own compositions one day,” Owens explains. “But I didn't feel like a solo recording, I’d much rather perform my songs with a permanent band. That’s how Beyond Fear came about.”

The debut was recorded at the legendary Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida, under the direction of producer Jim Morris - a definite quality feature when it comes to the album’s sound and dynamics. Beyond Fear consist of Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (vocals), John Comprix (rhythm & lead guitar), Dwane Bihary (rhythm guitar), Dennis Hayes (bass) and Eric Elkins (drums). The album consists of fourteen haunting metal numbers, which, according to Owens, “show unmistakably where my musical roots lie: in the classic heavy metal of the Eighties. However, I’ve transported that traditional metal style into the present, lending it its own touch.”

Tim "Ripper" Owens composed seven of the fourteen tracks on "Beyond Fear" on his own, the remaining seven were penned by Tim "Ripper" Owens together with guitarist John Comprix. “This is the best album I’ve ever recorded,” enthuses Owens, promising an extensive European tour starting summer 2006. And there seems to be no doubt in his mind about a continuation of his extremely successful collaboration with Iced Earth mastermind, Jon Schaffer: “I will definitely sing on the next Iced Earth album!”

Festival shows and club gigs beginning summer 2006

December 26, 2005
Ripper in the Studio, & Great Review of RR Show

"Happy Holidays!!! BEYOND FEAR recorded their debut album at Morrisound, check out the pictures... BEYOND FEAR is hoping to have a few song samples up soon.

In other Ripper News, Ripper gets Great Review for singing at the RoadRunner United 25th Anniversary Show, "Tim 'Ripper' Owens... absolutely stole the show with his uncanny high screaming and his ability to sustain that screaming for quite a long time. He impressed with his performance of the songs "Curse of the Pharoahs" and "Abigail" (both originally sung by King Diamond). He was joined by Jeff Waters from Annihilator for an excellent cover of the Canadian thrash pioneers' "Alison Hell." for whole article click here.

-Strain

December 7, 2005
Ripper Owens Signs With Dio Management

"Iced Earth and ex-Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his band Beyond Fear have signed on with Niji Management in Los Angeles. Niji is owned by Wendy Dio who also manages Ronnie James Dio. Legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar (Whitesnake, Journey, Zappa, Jefferson Starship) is also on the Niji roster." read more here...

Story By Newsferatu

November 28, 2005
Tim Ripper Owens to sing at RoadRunner Allstar Show

Roadrunner United Live, the biggest event in Roadrunner history is happening on December 15th at the Nokia Theatre in Times Sq. NYC. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.

Want to win a FREE pair of tickets to Roadrunner United Live, Click here to enter.

Some of the special guests confirmed to perform include members of Beyond Fear, Slipknot, Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Biohazard, Life of Agony, Fear Factory, Sepultura and Trivium who will join the already announced "core band" comprised of Joey Jordison (Slipknot) - drums, Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) - lead guitar, Dino Cazares (ex Fear Factory, Brujeria) - rhythm guitar, and Adam Duce (Machine Head) - bass.

Special guests, including past and present Roadrunner artists and other metal icons, will join the band onstage to play 20 classic Roadrunner tunes along with a few choice cuts from The All Star Sessions.

November 23, 2005
BEYOND FEAR in the Studio

"Things are going great! In the final mixing stages! I should leave [Morrisound Studios in Tampa] Florida with some mixes to listen to and live with...Then Jim [Morrris, producer; ICED EARTH, DEATH, JAG PANZER] and I will make a few changes and we will go from there!!"

October 20, 2005
BEYOND FEAR going to Morrisound, & cool Pics

Schecter Guitars

Festival in Spain

Billboard in Mexico

Tim wants to thank everyone for coming out to BEYOND FEAR's shows on the Metal Insurgence Tour, it was a great success because of you! Check out some of the pictures on the Photos page.

Tim and the gang are in the studio making their debut CD. There are no shows as of now, keep checking back for more details...

-Strain

August 25, 2005
Sponsors & New gig posted

Tim has just signed on to use Peavey wireless mics and Beyond Fear will be playing Schecter guitars. New gig set up in Mexico, click here for more details...

-Strain

August 18, 2005
For Immediate Release!!

Word Document: Jon Olivia's PAIN, Tim Owen's BEYOND FEAR, & Chris Caffery's FACES on Tour
Check Dates for Tour here...

August 10, 2005
BEYOND FEAR Sign with SPV Worldwide!!!

"SPV is proud to announce the signing of BEYOND FEAR, the brand new hard-hitting metal outfit founded by current Iced Earth and former Judas Priest vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. The band is preparing to enter the studio to record their debut album for a 2006 release.

"It feels great to sign with SPV," Owens commented. "I have been with them for quite some time now with Iced Earth, so I know what they can do. It is always nice to have a label that makes you feel like family, and that's what SPV does for you!"

The band is off to a fast start, having recently announced their participation in a series of American dates with Savatage leader Jon Oliva (Jon Oliva's Pain) and Savatage axeman Chris Caffery. The tour kicks off on September 9, 2005 in Cleveland OH, with remaining dates pending.

Never one to sit still for long, Owens began forming BEYOND FEAR last year during breaks in the Iced Earth touring schedule. The band also features John Comprix on lead and rhythm guitar, Dennis Hayes (ex-Winters Bane) on bass, Dwane Bihary on rhythm guitar, and drummer Eric Elkins. "This band means a lot to me and I'm having the time of my life doing it," continued Owens. "It's fun when you finally get to do what you want. That being said, let's get this machine called BEYOND FEAR out there for the world to hear and see."

SPV Managing Director, Manfred Schuetz, explains, "Tim is one of the 5 best singer’s in metal. He will deliver an album that will convince everyone. SPV is excited about the worldwide commitment."

-Jon Paris
SPV USA
www.spvusa.com
www.myspace.com/spvusa

"Damn what a month!!! BEYOND FEAR gets signed, I threw together the band picture with the logo to make a new pic (Click here for the larger version). Click here for New Photos. New Live Dates for BEYOND FEAR are here...

Tim is going to be playing at the World series of Metal Friday September 9th at the House of Blues in Cleveland. Shirts coming soon..."

-Strain

May 13, 2005
For immediate release:

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, formerly with JUDAS PRIEST and now fronting the mighty American power metal band ICED EARTH, will be debuting his new solo band BEYOND FEAR in Mexico as they are the last confirmed band to be added to the line-up of the 2005 Monterrey Metal Fest to be held on Saturday May 28, 2005 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Ticket Info

May 2, 2005
NEW INTERVIEW

The Metal show 92.3FM Cleveland interviewed Tim, listen to interview

For the whole interview go to this location

April 20, 2005
NEW SHOW & NEW LOGO!!!

Tim Ripper Owens and BEYOND FEAR will be playing their first show at the Odeon in Cleveland, Ohio for the Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles - Six Pack III Show, Thursday May 5.

As of now BEYOND FEAR consists of:
Vocals:  Ripper (Everybody)
Guitar:   John Comprix   (Spawn, 13 Faces)
Guitar:   Dwane Bihary (Missing Skin)
Bass:     Dennis Hayes (Winters Bane, Seven Witches)
Drums:   Eric Elkins (Cryptkicker, All You Fear)

BEYOND FEAR will also have New Shirts to sell!! Click here for more show info...

-Shawn

April 07, 2005
Ripper's Daughter

My Daughter Taylor Skye Owens was born Saturday, April 2nd at 3:41 PM she was 8 lbs 6 oz. with a good amount of dark hair, and she is just beautiful like her Mom. My wife and the baby are doing great.

The band is going to be named BEYOND FEAR! We're working on a logo now, but Fans are more then welcome to send in ideas for the logo! email Tim

'Ripper' Owens gives new Priest album an 8 out of 10! Click here to read more...

March 7th, 2005
NEW/OLD VIDEO FOOTAGE

Hidden deeply  in my  video stash, This was  us fooling around in the studio: Studio Video - courtesy of Judas Priest

February 12th, 2005
UPDATE

"Things are going great! I'm just about ready to get out of the demo stage and into the studio! Still need to name the project and sign with a label, We are thinking maybe the label will have a contest to name the project! we are talking right now with a few, hopefully I will sign real soon, but I will be in the studio way before a deal is final. On the new Priest CD, right now I don't really have a comment because all I have heard is the single, so I think I should wait! Hopefully they have one in the mail to me! And that's the news!"

February 9th, 2005
WEB SITE FINALLY UP

"Tim has finally transferred the site over to timripperowens.com and Tim's email is now working. Tim still needs a name for his new project so email it to him and we'll post all the names up on the site. Thanks!"

-Shawn

February 9th, 2005
WEB SITE FINALLY UP

"Tim has finally transferred the site over to timripperowens.com and Tim's email is now working. Tim still needs a name for his new project so email it to him and we'll post all the names up on the site. Thanks!"

-Shawn

January 26th, 2005
TIM RECORDS BLACK SABBATH SONG

Ripper Watch: Former Judas Priest singer and current Iced Earth frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has recorded a cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" with Michael Schenker, laying down vocals over the instrumental track at Billy Morris's Lava Room Recording studios. The song will be a part of producer Bob Kulick's all-star Sabbath tribute, due later this year. In the meantime, Owens is still working on original material that he describes as "heavy" with 13 Faces guitarist John Comprix,and he recently cut a short demo of Sabbath/Priest-influenced songs with members of cover band the Sickness. His website, www.timripperowens.com, will go live soon.

January 14th, 2005
COMING SOON...

"What's up everybody? As you can see, we are trying to get this thing up and running, and hopefully it will be complete real soon! As for Iced Earth, Jon's back is getting better, but it still isn't 100%! I myself can't wait to get Iced Earth back on the road, I think touring and seeing the fans is one of the most important thing's a band can do, we did tour America but had do postpone Europe (Europe, I love you and hope to see you real soon!) we will get it rolling as soon as we can!! As for my side project, Finishing up some demo stuff...also thought maybe the fans can come up with a good Idea to name it!! One already said maybe call it RIP, which Is cool, what do you guy's have?? I will talk at you soon!!"