TIM "Ripper" OWENS

TIM "Ripper" OWENS Checks In


BEYOND FEAR / ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has issued the following update:

"Just to let a few of you know what is going on, this is early, but the year is gonna be full of shows and touring, and there will be a very special announcement real soon!

The CD with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN is coming along great, and we are having some fun together!

The Beyond Fear writing is also sounding great, John is coming up with some awesome music for me to work with..."

Upcoming Beyond Fear dates:

April (supporting QUEENSRŸCHE)
25 - Monumental Monterrey, Monterrey
26 - Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevedo - Chihuahua, Chihuahua

As previously reported, Owens was recently tapped to be guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen's new vocalist, replacing Doogie White. Upcoming Yngwie dates include:

June
27 - Graspop Metal Meeting - Dessel, Belgium
28 - Bang Your Head Festival - Balingen, Germany
29 - Gods Of Metal Festival - Bologna, Italy

July
19 - Rockperry Festival - Vaasa, Finland