Tim Owens and AOR

[Wyvern]

I guess he's a bit mixed up , but damn noble guy. I wonder how many ex-whatever talk that nice about their former band/bandmates.

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has spoken out about the group's brand new album, "Angel of Retribution". PRIEST's first studio album in 15 years to feature vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" is the follow-up to 2001's "Demolition" (featuring Owens on vocals), which was widely panned for being too far removed from the classic sound present on such albums as "Painkiller" and "Screaming for Vengeance". Speaking exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Owens said, "Now this is coming from a singer who will listen to his old band and tell you what he thinks, I won't lie and say, you know, I haven't heard the CD! A lot of people from bands do that!

"I think that it's a pretty good CD with some good metal moments on it!" Owens continued. "The intro song, 'Judas Rising', is a real good opener. I think it is one of the stronger songs on the CD! And 'Lochness' isn't as bad as people where saying — a little long, but it was cool! There are moments on the CD that I just don't like, but that is with every CD you get, so I won't even name them (number 4 — OOPS!).

"The CD is filled with some nice guitar work! The drums aren't 'Painkiller' but they are good, Scott [Travis] is a real good drummer, I mean his RACER X (his old band) playing was amazing! Ian [Hill, bass] is Ian, he is a great bass player, I think one of the best! Now to Rob! I think he sounds good, he has some classic moments, I think his low and mid-range vocals sound as good as ever!

"I asked a lot of people about this CD and got a lot of different responses, good and bad. But overall I think it is a good, hard-rocking CD, I would put it right up there with 'Ram It Down'! It's nice to see the guys back together!"

As previously reported, Owens recently launched his official web site at TimRipperOwens.com.

 

[sixxswine]

His offical site is very low-fi & looks like a 6 year old created it.
I read this a number of days ago. I don't see where he got the comparision
to "Ram it Down." Personally I think "Ram It" is a bit heavier & not as Mid-Tempo as the
new record. Whatever, be nice to your friends & they might come calling for the second leg of the tour? I know I would love to see Iced Earth go out on tour with Priest!

 

[Ayeka]

Ian Hill one of the best? I wish they'd let him prove it

Seriously, that's nice of him

 

[wdiv]

I'm curious about the upcoming solo project that he mentions on his website.

 

[ElectricWiz]

It's funny how all his compliments are really criticisms in disguise.

"Now to Rob! I think he sounds good, he has some classic moments, I think his low and mid-range vocals sound as good as ever!" Translated - his high vocals, what he's known for, are not so great.

"Scott [Travis] is a real good drummer, I mean his RACER X (his old band) playing was amazing!" Translated - He used to be a good drummer!

"The intro song, 'Judas Rising', is a real good opener. I think it is one of the stronger songs on the CD." Translated - It's the only song I liked.

"The CD is filled with some nice guitar work!" Translated - They don't sound too bad for a couple of old guys.

Ha. You know, I'm not making fun, I just like the diplomatic way that he, basically, put the album down. He's got a right, in fact everyone does. It's all about opinion. Actually, I (and most I'm thinking) agree with him on all points. It's not amazing, but it's not bad.

 

[sixxswine]

It's funny how all his compliments are really criticisms in disguise.

"Now to Rob! I think he sounds good, he has some classic moments, I think his low and mid-range vocals sound as good as ever!" Translated - his high vocals, what he's known for, are not so great.

"Scott [Travis] is a real good drummer, I mean his RACER X (his old band) playing was amazing!" Translated - He used to be a good drummer!

"The intro song, 'Judas Rising', is a real good opener. I think it is one of the stronger songs on the CD." Translated - It's the only song I liked.

"The CD is filled with some nice guitar work!" Translated - They don't sound too bad for a couple of old guys.

Ha. You know, I'm not making fun, I just like the diplomatic way that he, basically, put the album down. He's got a right, in fact everyone does. It's all about opinion. Actually, I (and most I'm thinking) agree with him on all points. It's not amazing, but it's not bad.

I don't like the end product with Roy Z's production...
I wish they would have gotten Tom Allom or soemone else other than Roy Z... It's blah sounding, I think the songs are good, but they could have been fantastic! It's not bad for the first disc with Halford back, but I expect better next time!

Hey, you sound like you have been checking out Metal Sludge's Sludgewire!
That's pretty funny!
SIXX \m/

 

[JonnyD]

I'm a Big "Ripper" Fan ... if it werent for Tim Owens Jonny wouldnt be a Priest fan