Tim “Ripper” Owens, best known for his stints in Judas Priest and Iced Earth, will visit France in February 2027 as part of a European tour spanning around 30 shows.
The American singer will perform in Saint-Jean-de-Védas (Hérault) on February 14, followed by Orchamps-Vennes (Doubs) on February 25.
Tim “Ripper” Owens returns to France
For this run of shows, Owens will be joined by Emiliano Tessitore and Martin Bílek on guitars, Francesco Caporaletti on bass and Alessio Palizzi on drums. Several bands have also been announced as support acts on selected dates, including Engineered Society Project, Tyrant’s Earth and One Machine. However, their appearances at the two French shows have not been confirmed.
Owens replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest in the 1990s and recorded two albums with the band, Jugulator (1997) and Demolition (2001).
He has since been involved in numerous projects, including work with Yngwie Malmsteen, and currently performs in KK’s Priest, alongside former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing.
The February 2027 shows are expected to span the different eras of his career.
The conversation 0
Different voices. A shared love of heavy music.
Be the first to share your thoughts.
What stands out to you? Start the conversation.
Join the conversation
Keep it thoughtful and respectful. Comments are reviewed before appearing.