Tim "Ripper" Owens

un beau titre de ce nouvel album :

http://www.gydget.com/home/95172/show?page=promote

un album solo avec une liste hollywoodienne, si tout est comme ce titre, ça promet du bon :

"Play My Game" will be released in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together with renowned friends, such as Bob Kulick, Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA), Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT) and John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).

The list of guest musicians featured on Owens' solo debut is even more spectacular:

Guitar:

Bob Kulick
Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS)
Carlos Cavazo (RATT, ex-QUIET RIOT)
Craig Goldy (DIO)
Zeil Zaza
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT)
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)

Bass:

Marco Mendoza (ex-WHITESNAKE)
Billy Sheehan (MR BIG, ex-DAVID LEE ROTH)
Dave Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH)
Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT)
James Lomenzo (MEGADETH)
Tony Franklin (ex-BLUE MURDER)
Dennis Hayes (BEYOND FEAR)

Drums:

Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC)
Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO)
Ray Luzier (KORN, DAVID LEE ROTH)
Bobby Jarzombek (SEBASTIAN BACH, RIOT, HALFORD)
Brett Chassen

Fans and experts alike will love this sensational all-star lineup and may rest assured that the haunting songs will effortlessly live up to this illustrious cast of musicians: Tim "Ripper" Owens has never sounded more impressive, melodic and multi-faceted!

"I've gotten better as a songwriter," Owens explains. "And I also write songs that the fans can really get into and get their fist pounding in the air. I've always been a great fan of the BLACK SABBATH lineup featuring Ronnie James Dio, and I love JUDAS PRIEST. Both bands delivered records that are straightforward and go directly to the bloodstream — which also happens to be my compositional approach."

"Play My Game" will be released on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: May 15
Rest of Europe: May 18
USA, Canada: May 19

Check out the cover artwork below.

"Play My Game" track listing and individual song credits:

* 01. Starting Over

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick

Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright

* 02. Believe

Written by: Tim Owens

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Craig Goldy

* 03. The Cover Up

Written by: Tim Owens

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James Lomenzo
Drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Jeff Loomis

* 04. Pick Yourself Up

Written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan

Guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick
Bass - Dennis Hayes
Drums - Ray Luzier
Lead Guitar - Steve Stevens

* 05. It Is Me

Written by: Tim Owens

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Carlos Cavazo

* 06. No Good Goodbyes

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen

Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Billy Sheehan
Drums - Brett Chassen
Lead Guitar - Bruce Kulick

* 07. The World Is Blind

Written by: Tim Owens

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Billy Sheehan
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Doug Aldrich

* 08. To Live Again

Written by: Tim Owens

Guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick
Bass - David Ellefson
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Michael Wilton

* 09. The Light

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick

Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Tony Franklin
Drums - Bobby Jarzombek

* 10. Play My Game

Written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Simon Wright
Lead Guitar - Neil Zaza

* 11. Death Race

Written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix

Guitar - John Comprix
Bass - James Lomenzo
Drums - Brett Chassen

* 12. The Shadows Are Alive

Written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery

Guitar - Chris Caffery
Bass - Marco Mendoza
Drums - Simon Wright

* 13. A Challenge (bonus track; iTunes exclusive)

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick

Guitar - Bob Kulick
Bass - Rudy Sarzo
Drums - Vinny Appice

Tim "Ripper" Owens has revealed the backing band that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of "Play My Game". The group will consist of the following musicians:

Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORHCESTRA) - Guitar
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) - Guitar
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5) - Bass
Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) - Drums

So far, only one date has been confirmed: Sweden Rock Festival, which will take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.

Si il y a un artiste qui m'impressionne, c'est bien Tim Owens. Qelle performance sur "Framing Armaggedon" d'Iced Earth!!!
Et ce titre (que j'ai écouté sur son myspace) est fabuleux! Si tout l'album est comme ça alors Tim Owens va enfin pouvoir étalé son talent au grand jour.

je suis d 'accor....... avec toi

TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS - New Solo Track Streaming Online



American heavy metal vocalist TIM "RIPPER" OWENS (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, 'Starting Over', currently streaming on his MySpace page. The song was written by Owens and Bob Kulick and features the following lineup:

- Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals
- Bob Kulick (guitar)
- Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) – bass
- Simon Wright (Dio, ex-AC/DC) - drums

Play My Game, will be released via Steamhammer/SPV available as jewel case and download, on the following dates:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland: May 15th
UK / rest of Europe: May 18th
USA / Canada: May 19th

Play My Game (artwork at left, click to enlarge) will feature the following tracklisting/guests:

* 'Starting Over' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright
* 'Believe' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Craig Goldy
* 'The Cover Up' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Jeff Loomis
* 'Pick Yourself Up' (written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan): guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick, bass - Dennis Hayes, drums - Ray Luzier, lead guitar - Steve Stevens
* 'It Is Me' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Carlos Cavazo
* 'No Good Goodbyes' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Bruce Kulick
* 'The World Is Blind' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Doug Aldrich
* 'To Live Again' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick, bass - David Ellefson, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Michael Wilton
* 'The Light ' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): all guitars - Bob Kulick, bass - Tony Franklin, drums - Bobby Jarzombeck
* 'Play My Game' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Neil Zaza
* 'Death Race' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): all guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen
* 'The Shadows Are Alive' (written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery): all guitar - Chris Caffery, bass- Marco Mendoza, drums- Simon Wright
* Bonus Track: 'A Challenge' (iTunes exclusive) (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums- Vinnie Appice

As previously reported, Owens has confirmed a string of Mexican tour dates in May and 2009 Sweden Rock festival on June 5th.

The lineup for the shows is: Chris Caffery (guitar -TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE), John Comprix (guitar - BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) Dave Ellefson (bass - F5, ex-MEGADETH), Simon Wright (drums - DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET).

Vienna's Mulatschag.TV has posted a new interview with American metal vocalist TIM "RIPPER" OWENS (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) where he talks about his debut solo album, Play My Game. Watch the video below.

Owens announced this week that his previously reported tour of Mexico has been postponed. "Well, as if this comes as a surprise, my Mexican tour for May has been postponed. As of now we will try and do it at the end of June, but let's see what unfolds. All I know is I hope they get this worked out and everybody stays safe!" More news when it becomes available.

Owens will be holding a Closed Door private CD listening party for Play My Game, tomorrow (Sunday, May 3rd) at Scorchers in Akron, OH.

A new solo track, 'Starting Over', is currently streaming on Owens' MySpace page. The song was written by Owens and Bob Kulick and features the following lineup:


Play My Game (artwork at left, click to enlarge) will feature the following tracklisting/guests:

* 'Starting Over' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright
* 'Believe' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Craig Goldy
* 'The Cover Up' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Jeff Loomis
* 'Pick Yourself Up' (written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan): guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick, bass - Dennis Hayes, drums - Ray Luzier, lead guitar - Steve Stevens
* 'It Is Me' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Carlos Cavazo
* 'No Good Goodbyes' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Bruce Kulick
* 'The World Is Blind' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Doug Aldrich
* 'To Live Again' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick, bass - David Ellefson, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Michael Wilton
* 'The Light ' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): all guitars - Bob Kulick, bass - Tony Franklin, drums - Bobby Jarzombeck
* 'Play My Game' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Neil Zaza
* 'Death Race' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): all guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen
* 'The Shadows Are Alive' (written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery): all guitar - Chris Caffery, bass- Marco Mendoza, drums- Simon Wright
* Bonus Track: 'A Challenge' (iTunes exclusive) (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums- Vinnie Appice

As previously reported, Owens has confirmed a string of Mexican tour dates in May and 2009 Sweden Rock festival on June 5th.

The lineup for the shows is: Chris Caffery (guitar -TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE), John Comprix (guitar - BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) Dave Ellefson (bass - F5, ex-MEGADETH), Simon Wright (drums - DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET).

http://www.myspace.com/timtheripperowens

le titre starting over est maintenant sur myspace :

http://www.myspace.com/timtheripperowens

Vivement le 18 mai!

TIM "RIPPER" OWENS On New Solo Album - "It's 100% Me Being Able To Do Something That I Wanted"


BEYOND FEAR / ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens is featured in a new interview with Classic Rock Revisited. He discussed his new album, Play My Game, with Ryan Sparks. An excerpt is available below.

Ryan: After listening to Play My Game for the first time from beginning to end, when it was over I felt like I had a much better idea of who Ripper Owens is as a musician if you know what I mean?

Ripper: "Well I think so; it’s definitely that type of CD. The reason why you would feel that is because it's 100% me being able to do something that I wanted. It’s the kind of music that I would like to hear if I bought a CD. I’d like it to get a little more aggressive at times, but I didn’t want to bring that into this album because I have a band Beyond Fear to do that. This was the one where I just wanted to kind of kick back and just do it."

Ryan: You definitely called in some favours because you’ve got a real all-star cast of musicians on here. That being said did you ever consider contacting anyone from Priest to contribute?

Ripper: "I didn’t. I thought about contacting them but I figured they’re just so busy and I didn’t see how it was going to happen. I didn’t see how I could do it. When I looked at the schedule and saw that they weren’t even in town, I just figured that I wouldn’t even try to get it done. I’d love to for the next solo record, although there probably won’t be as many guests next time, I’ll probably shrink it a bit. This was the ‘lets get out there and do it’ album but the next one will probably be at least half the musicians or whatever. This was the dream album to make with everybody on it."

Go to this location for the complete interview.