Ripper Owens on Judas Priest Legacy | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Tim “Ripper” Owens, who fronted Judas Priest during a turbulent era, reflects on his two acclaimed albums — “Jugulator” and “Demolition” — which kept the band’s experimental edge alive before Rob Halford’s return. He raves about K.K. Downing’s current band, KK’s Priest, calling their music and live energy unmatched, while revealing how he was discovered via a Judas Priest cover tape that landed with the drummer — a story that even inspired the movie “Rock Star.” Owens also sheds light on the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Downing’s post-Priest journey, including the band’s refusal to…