Catching Up with Tim "Ripper" Owens: New Music, iPhones, and Staying Fit on the Road

 

In a candid and wide-ranging chat with MetalgodZradiO, Tim "Ripper" Owens opens up about everything from his app overload and iPhone loyalty to his resurgence as a frontman for KK’s Priest and solo projects. With a new record making waves, the legendary metal vocalist proves he’s far from slowing down.

Tim “Ripper” Owens: Metal Vets, Mexican Restaurants, and a Whole Lotta Riffing

 

“Okay. Hey, this is Tim Ripper Owens, and I’m blowing it up on Metal Gods Radio!”

That’s how our chat kicked off with legendary metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens — the Akron, Ohio native whose powerful vocals once fronted Judas Priest and who now splits his time between solo work and what feels like a dozen different bands. At 55, he's still running full throttle and sounds stronger than ever.