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Tim “Ripper” Owens
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Tim “Ripper” Owens

Class of 2024 Artist

Inducted

2024

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Artist

Class

10 inductees

Tim “Ripper” Owens is an American singer known for his work with heavy metal bands Judas Priest and Iced Earth. He gained fame as the replacement for Rob Halford in Judas Priest, bringing his powerful voice and dynamic range to the band. Owens has since pursued a solo career and collaborated with various metal projects. Judas Priest – Jugulator (1997); Demolition (2001);Iced Earth – The Glorious Burden (2004); Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 (2007);Yngwie Malmsteen – Perpetual Flame (2008);Tim “Ripper” Owens – Play My Game (2009)

Selected Discography

Judas Priest – Jugulator (1997) Demolition (2001) Iced Earth – The Glorious Burden (2004) Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 (2007) Yngwie Malmsteen – Perpetual Flame (2008) Tim “Ripper” Owens – Play My Game (2009)