Tim "Ripper" Owens is a Grammy-nominated American hard singer who first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest (1996-2003) and then Iced Earth and Yngwie Malmsteen. Tim currently tours the globe as a solo artist and performs as the lead singer for @KK's Priest (featuring KK Downing of Judas Priest) A New Revenge The Three Tremors, Charred Walls of the Damned, and also tours as a guest singer in the amazing Dio Returns Hologram show(!). 
 Additional fun fact: the movie Rockstar ( Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston ) was loosely based on Tim's time in Judas Priest! 
 Ripper has started working on new music produced by Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Nick Bellmore (Jasta, Dee Snider) that will feature his heaviest songs yet. Players on the effort include Nick Bellmore (Dee Snider/ex-Toxic Holocaust on drums), Charlie Bellmore (Dee Snider/ex-Toxic Holocaust on guitars), and Chris Beaudette (Jasta/Enteirro on bass). "Embattled" is the first taste of things to come. 
 Jamey Jasta remarks, "Ripper has been one of my favorite voices in metal since Jugulator arrived 25 years ago. His power, range, and work ethic inspire me daily and I cannot wait for the world to hear the crushing new metal tracks we are creating!" 
 Fans can contribute to the project and get their names in Ripper's "thank you" list for a limited time by visiting MARTYSTORE.NET 
 For more info, visit Rippers links.