Musicinas on CD:
Bob Kulick, Rudy Sarzo, Vinnie Appice, Billy Sheehan, David Ellefson, Jeff Loomis, Chris Caffery, Doug Aldrich, Marco Mendoza, James lomenzo, Bobby Jarzombek, John Comprix, Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Brett Chassen, Mike Callahan, Dennis Hayes, Ray Luzier, Steve Stevens, Carlos Cavazo, Michael Wilton, Michael Wilton, Tony Franklin, Neil Zaza.
To see which song they play on click here...
May 13, 2009 RIPPER Solo Tour Supporting HEAVEN & HELL!
Simon Wright..drums
David Ellefson..Bass
Chris Caffery..Guitars
John Comprix..Guitars
6/04/09: Oslo, Norway, Spektrum - Supporting Heaven and Hell
6/05/09: Copenhagen, Denmark, TBD
6/06/09: Solvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival
6/08/09: Giessen, Germany, Hessenhallen - Supporting Heaven and Hell
6/09/09: Berlin, Germany, Zitadelle - Supporting Heaven and Hell
6/10/09: Bamberg, Germany, Jakoarena - Supporting Heaven and Hell
6/13/09: Donnington, UK, Download Festival
6/14/09: Karlsruhe, Germany, Europahalle - Supporting Heaven and Hell
Also my postponed tour of Mexico will start in Monterrey on the 25th of June.. All the dates tba real soon
Backing band for the Mexico run is... John Comprix and MANDARINA
April 29, 2009 RIPPER to play Donnington 2009
Ripper will be playing Donnington 2009, Saturday June 13. Ripper will be sharing the stage this day with Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Dragonforce, Down, Hatebreed, Devildriver, & Five Finger Death Punch. Check out the website for more info: downloadfestival.co.uk
April 18, 2009 Tim RIPPER Owens new Solo album Gydget
Check out the new song "Starting Over" under the Music tab, and watch a video about 'Tim's life' in the Video tab.
Following their hugely successful sold-out tour of Chile in January, supergroup HAIL!, consisting of David Ellefson & Jimmy Degrasso (ex-Megadeth), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and Tim Ripper Owens (Yngwie, Beyond Fear, SOLO and Judas Priest), continue their onslaught. "HAIL! is a great way for us to just go out and play for the love of all things metal. It gives us an opportunity to play to our fans all over the world in a special and unique setting." says Ellefson. "We're happy that we are able to squeeze these few dates in right now but stay tuned as we have big news to announce very soon!" added Kisser.
HAIL! are proud to announce the following tour dates:
4/26/09: Kytarro, Athens, Greece
4/28/09: t/b/a, Budapest, Hungary
4/29/09: Boogaloo, Zagreb, Croatia
4/30/09: Hafen, Innsbruck, Austria
5/01/09: Maifest, Vienna, Austria
For up to the minute news on HAIL! please visit the official website at: www.hailtheworld.com
March 16, 2009 Tim 'Ripper' Owens Solo Album Cover, Guest Musicians Revealed, & Release Dates!!!!!
"PLAY MY GAME"
(Steamhammer / SPV)
TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS
All Vocals and additional guitars
Release Dates:
5/15/09: Germany
5/18/09: Europe
5/19/09: USA/Canada
1.) Starting Over
Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
2.) Believe
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Craig Goldy
3.) The Cover Up
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James lomenzo
drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Jeff Loomis
4.) Pick Yourself Up Written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan
Guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick
Bass - Dennis Hayes
Drums - Ray Luzier
Lead Guitar - Steve Stevens
5.) It Is Me Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Carlos Cavazo
6.) No Good Goodbyes Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen
Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Billy Sheehan
drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Bruce Kulick
7.) The World Is Blind Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - John Comprix
bass - Billy Sheehan
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Doug Aldrich
8.) To Live Again
Written by: Tim Owens
Guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick
Bass - David Ellefson
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Michael Wilton
9.) The Light Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
bass - Tony Franklin
Drums - Bobby Jarzombeck
10.) Play My Game
Written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix
Guitar - John Comprix
bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Neil Zaza
11.) Death Race Written by: Tim Owens & John Comprix
Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James lomenzo
drums - Brett Chassen
12.) The Shadows are Alive Written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery
Guitar - Chris Caffery
Bass - Marco Mendoza
Drums - Simon Wright
BONUS TRACK
A Challenge (iTunes exclusive) Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick
Guitar - Bob Kulick
bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Vinnie Appice
March 8, 2009 MEXICO TOUR!
TIM RIPPER OWENS Touring Mexico with friends,
JOHN COMPRIX of BEYOND FEAR / RINGWORM” and
MANDARINA AND COHETICA!
MAY 7 2009: REYNOSA, MEX
MAY 8 2009: MONTERREY, MEX
MAY 9 2009: SALTILLO, MEX
MAY 10 2009: SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEX
MAY 14 2009: AGUASCALIENTES, MEX
MAY 15 2009: LEON, MEX
MAY 16 2009: QUERETARO, MEX
MAY 17 2009: MEXICO CITY, MEX
MAY 21 2009: PUEBLA, MEX
MAY 22 2009: VERACRUZ, MEX
MAY 23 2009: MERIDA, MEX
MAY 24 2009: CANCUN, MEX
ALL VENUES TBA
February 20, 2009 Tim 'Ripper' Owens Solo Album!!!!!
"PLAY MY GAME" out in May, 2009
Sensational recording line-up featuring members of WHITESNAKE, QUEENSR?CHE, DIO, MEGADETH, and many more...
Following his spectacular enlistment by exceptional Swedish guitarist, Yngwie Malmsteen, and his awesome vocal performance on the most recent Malmsteen album, Perpetual Flame (2008), American metal vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens (Beyond Fear, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth) is set to surprise the public with the release of his first solo album, Play My Game, in May 2009. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together with renowned friends, such as Bob Kulick, Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Mike Callahan (ex-Earshot) and John Comprix (Beyond Fear, Ringworm).
The list of guest musicians featured on Owens solo debut is even more spectacular: along with Bob Kulick and Chris Caffery and the others, he was supported by the guitarists Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Michael Wilton (Queensryche), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), bassists Marco Mendoza (ex-Whitesnake), Billy Sheehan (Mr Big, ex-David Lee Roth), Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Rudy Sarzo (Dio, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Quiet Riot), James Lomenzo (Megadeth), Tony Franklin (ex-Blue Murder), Dennis Hayes (Beyond Fear) and drummers Simon Wright (ex-AC/DC, Dio), Vinny Appice (Heaven & Hell), Ray Luzier (Korn), Bobby Jarzombek (Riot, Halford), and Brett Chassen. Fans and experts alike will love this sensational all-star line-up and may rest assured that the haunting songs will effortlessly live up to this illustrious cast of musicians: Tim Ripper Owens has never sounded more impressive, melodic and multi-faceted!
“I’ve gotten better as a songwriter,” Owens explains. “And I also write songs that the fans can really get into and get their fist pounding in the air. I’ve always been a great fan of the Black Sabbath line-up featuring Ronnie James Dio, and I love Judas Priest. Both bands delivered records that are straight forward and go directly to the bloodstream – which also happens to be my compositional approach.”
Release Dates for "Play My Game" on Steamhammer / SPV:
5/15/09: Germany / Austria / Switzerland
5/18/09: UK / rest of Europe
5/19/09: USA / Canada
January 16, 2009 Rare BEYOND FEAR SHOW's
2/19/09: el paso texas , CLUB 101
2/21/09: chihuahua,mexico ARENA CHIHUAHUA
January 1, 2009 RIPPER in Chile to Perform Metal Classics with HAIL in January!!!!
HAIL! To Honor and Perform Metal Classics in Chile during January 2009
Guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5) will be touring Chile January 22-27 for five very exclusive shows under the collective name HAIL! Their set list will honor their own genres of metal as well as the classic music that inspired their careers.
Ellefson states "Metal music has been our life and even our livelihoods. So, this will be a cool opportunity for us to perform some of our favorite songs together for the fans and pay homage to the movement as a whole."
Owens says "Now this is about having fun with some friends, and just playing some fun kick ass metal! I can't wait to have a few beers with my friends in Chile!"
Cities and Dates are as follows:
01/22/09 Santiago, Chile - Rock & Guitarras
01/23/09 Valparaiso, Chile - El Huevo
01/24/09 Concepcion, Chile - Havana Club
01/25/09 Puerto Montt, Chile - Arena Puerto Montt
01/27/09 Antofagasta, Chile - Rock & Soccer
Tim 'Ripper' Owens first solo cd coming soon and the new Yngwie is out in stores now.
SEPULTURA will release their new album "A-Lex" worldwide January 23rd, and F5's latest disc "The Reckoning" will release in Europe and Japan on January 23.
November 22, 2008 RIPPER in Brazil
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS
SÃO PAULO - BRAZIL
DATE: 12/20/08
VENUE: MANIFESTO BAR
ADDRESS: RUA IGUATEMI Nº36C
TEL: 55 - 11 - 3168-9595
PRODUCTION: NEO PRODUÇÕES ARTÍSTICAS
November 1, 2008 RIPPER & SAMSON!
While signing mics at Samson, Ripper tries to talk Samson into the Ripper Owens signature Samson Q8 mic! Check out the Video & Pictures below...
Click on Images below to see full size versions
September 12, 2008 YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Tour Dates!!!
Dates updated 9/26/08
09/28/08 CENTRO DE BELLAS ARTES, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
10/04/08 SCOUT HALL , SAN ANTONIO, TX
10/05/08 GRANADA THEATER, DALLAS, TX
10/08/08 HOUSE OF BLUES, SAN DIEGO, CA
10/09/08 HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM, CA
10/10/08 HOUSE OF BLUES, LAS VEGAS, NV
10/11/08 VENTURA THEATER, VENTURA, CA
10/12/08 AVALON THEATER, LOS ANGELES, CA
10/13/08 Yngwie INDUCTION into rock walk a fame
10/14/08 NEW ALBUM RELEASE
10/15/08 CERVANTES BALLROOM, Denver, CO
10/17/08 ROYAL OAK THEATER, ROYAL OAK, MI
10/18/08 Cleveland AGORA, Cleveland, Ohio
10/19/08 HOUSE OF BLUES, CHICAGO, IL
10/21/08 CLUB INFINITY, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
10/23/08 Mulcahy's, Wantagh, NY
10/24/08 STARLAND BALLROOM, SAYREVILLE, NJ
10/25/08 CHAMELEON CLUB, Lancaster, PA
10/26/08 BLENDER THEATER, NEW YORK, NY
10/27/08 JAXX, SPRINGFIELD, VA
10/29/08 Cannery Ballroom, Nashville,TN
10/31/08 Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL
11/01/08 Mojo Room, Pt.St. Lucie, FL
May 30, 2008 Ripper to attend First ever Montreal Metal Convention
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
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.
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
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!
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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 MY GAME" out in May, 2009 
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). 
