"Ripper" Solo CD to be released early next year

I really will want to hear what Loomis does on the album.

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If Tim ever got together with Jeff Waters, that would be a Beautiful Disaster for sure!!!

Now THERE is an idea; kick what's his name out of Annihilator and put Ripper in. That might actually be pretty cool...

Let's put Gene Hoglan on drums and Doug Keyser from WATCHTOWER on bass while we're at it.

^^ That would kick copious amounts of backside, right there.

Ripper's Ace in my book. I agree with the sentiment of him being The Last Great Metal Vocalist. If he had a V-J, I'd probably pork 'im.

Check out the line up and musicians for Ripper's solo album:


31-Mar-09Tim "Ripper" Owens Announces His Band For His Solo Tour
Submitted by: DSR

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear, ex-Judas Priest, Iced Earth) has revealed the musicians that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of his first solo album, "Play My Game." The band will consist of the following musicians:

Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - Guitar
John Comprix (Beyond Fear, Ringworm) - Guitar
David Ellefson (Megadeth, F5) - Bass
Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio) - Drums

"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 15th
Rest of Europe: May 18th
USA, Canada: May 19th


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

1. Starting Over

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick

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

2. Believe

Written by: Tim Owens

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

3. The Cover Up

Written by: Tim Owens

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

4. Pick Yourself Up

Written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan

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

5. It Is Me

Written by: Tim Owens

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

6. No Good Goodbyes

Written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen

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

7. The World Is Blind

Written by: Tim Owens

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

8. To Live Again

Written by: Tim Owens

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

9. 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

Who or what is a 'Zeil Zaza'?

Seriously, that's a pretty talented line-up he's got there. Hope the music's better than that shite album cover. Can Ripper deliver the goods? Get it? Ha, I crack myself up.

Sounds promising.

I can't wait, I'm a ripper fanboy!