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BEYOND FEAR: Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Signs Deal With SPV RECORDS
- Aug. 10, 2005
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SPV Records has announced the signing of BEYOND FEAR, the brand new hard-hitting metal outfit founded by current ICED EARTH and former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. The band is preparing to enter the studio with producer Jim Morris (ICED EARTH, DEATH) to record their debut album for a 2006 release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "I Don't Need This", "And You Will Die", "It Is Me", "Telling Lies", "The Faith", "The Human Race", "Your Time Has Come" and "My Last Words".
"It feels great to sign with SPV," Owens commented. "I have been with them for quite some time now with ICED EARTH, so I know what they can do. It is always nice to have a label that makes you feel like family, and that's what SPV does for you!"
The band is off to a fast start, having recently announced their participation in a series of American dates with SAVATAGE leader Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN) and SAVATAGE axeman Chris Caffery. The tour kicks off on September 9, 2005 in Cleveland OH, with remaining dates pending.
Never one to sit still for long, Owens began forming BEYOND FEAR last year during breaks in the ICED EARTH touring schedule. The band also features John Comprix (SPAWN, 13 FACES) on lead and rhythm guitar, Dennis Hayes (ex-WINTERS BANE, SEVEN WITCHES) on bass, Dwane Bihary (MISSING SKIN) on rhythm guitar, and drummer Eric Elkins (CRYPTKICKER, ALL YOU FEAR). "This band means a lot to me and I'm having the time of my life doing it," continued Owens. "It's fun when you finally get to do what you want. That being said, let's get this machine called BEYOND FEAR out there for the world to hear and see."
SPV Managing Director, Manfred Schuetz, explains, "Tim is one of the five best singers in metal. He will deliver an album that will convince everyone. SPV is excited about the worldwide commitment."
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COMMENT | =)
posted by :
8/10/2005 12:36:10 PM
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im excited, is anyone else?
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COMMENT |
posted by : joseph mother
8/10/2005 1:01:31 PM
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i wonder who is gonna write the lyrics for tim
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 1:01:41 PM
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Tim "ripper owens" sucks. I am tired of hearing his name
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COMMENT | I'll be buying it
posted by : Skeleton Of Society
8/10/2005 1:29:57 PM
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Ripper kicks ass. Halford is a better fit for Priest, but I still enjoyed Tim's work on both albums (Plus the live ones) he did with them. I also thought his work on The Glorius Burden was excellent. Ripper hasn't let me down yet so I'll be picking this up as soon as it is released.
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COMMENT | Good for Ripper...
posted by : metalnews
8/10/2005 1:44:10 PM
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I only hope SPV takes care of him and backs this project properly. The US tour with Oliva and Caffery is going to be very cool!.......See you in Cleveland!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 1:48:24 PM
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Beyond fear will sell about 20 records if they are lucky, he should stick to doing priest covers, he would probably make more money
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COMMENT | Flotzilla
posted by :
8/10/2005 1:54:08 PM
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Just curious flotzilla....how many albums have you sang on and sold????
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COMMENT | divaofmetal
posted by :
8/10/2005 2:00:10 PM
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What does that have to do with anything, The fact remains that he is a no talent.
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COMMENT | I'm curious to hear this
posted by :
8/10/2005 2:08:26 PM
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Tim is a great singer indeed.
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COMMENT | NICE!!
posted by :
8/10/2005 2:21:22 PM
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Glad to see that hes out of SUCKASS Iced Earth.I wanna hear some killer "traditional" metal from the Ripper
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COMMENT | come on
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:02:26 PM
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He gets his nickname from a judas preist song. He is a loser. He is like marky mark in the movie rockstar
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COMMENT | He sucks
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 3:25:20 PM
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TWO WORDS = VALLEY FORGE
One listen to this song and you will know why. Gayest song ever.
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COMMENT | Perhaps flotzilla is a troll or just jealous !
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:28:05 PM
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I go to one to four concerts / festivals a MONTH (for the last 20 years) and have seen Tim in both Judas Priest & Iced Earth and can say that he is in the top 25% of all the singers in vocal ability.
I am tired of all the no brain's ,who's only purpose in life seems to be to put down others with no real justification and reasons to why they feel that way! If you don't like metal , there are lots of rap, pop and country forums you can go to.
Good luck Tim, hope to see you again in Vancouver.
Good luck Tim
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COMMENT | SO what band
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 3:30:10 PM
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So what band would you recommend to someone who likes music in this vein but that isnt so shitty and queer? Who really nails this genre in your opinions?
I have my own ideas but just wondering who you all think kicks Iced earths ass.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:30:23 PM
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kinda funny, flotzilla, Dimebag gave Tim the nickname Ripper....
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:43:13 PM
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So dimebag game Tim the nickname of Tims favorite judas song. Whatever, Listen yes he has a good voice. But I cant give a guy credit for something he has not created.
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COMMENT | top 5
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:47:12 PM
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The guy from SPV said "Tim is one of the five best singers in metal." Who do you think are the other 4?
My guess would be Halford, Dickinson, Tate & Dio
(at least as far as that style goes...)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 3:54:28 PM
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Eric Knutson has to be up there
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COMMENT | tvspat
posted by :
8/10/2005 4:00:46 PM
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so...let's hear your "ideas" then, fuckbag.
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COMMENT | Congrats
posted by :
8/10/2005 4:26:46 PM
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I want to hear some kick ass straight forward metal with VOCALS, Tim is one if not the best singer out there, I know this will be good stuff, he wrote on the Winters Nane stuff and it rocked, Also the Valley Forge comment, I read that song was Tim's least favorite he has done.
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COMMENT | Ripper sucks
posted by :
8/10/2005 4:40:44 PM
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He's not priest's singer. He was a bad impersonation.
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COMMENT | Big fan of Ripper's work...
posted by :
8/10/2005 5:21:53 PM
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He was great in Priest and his vocals on TGB from Iced Earth are just incredible. Looking forward to this project.
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COMMENT | We have Flintsones & Jetsons fan in the house
posted by :
8/10/2005 5:31:19 PM
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F&J are one of my fav bands. I've met them several times & even had Eric AK smoke a joint in my hearse after a show in Boston. It's been impossible for me to find their new CD anywhere.
Tim is a good singer & I don't think he ever really thought he'd do anything other than sing in a JP tribute band. I'd like to hear what "his" band sounds like. Hopefully it will be good, but I'm expecting it to be Spinal Tap-ish.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 6:24:08 PM
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Ripper is a great vocalist. Can't wait to hear this album.
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COMMENT | tvspat
posted by :
8/10/2005 6:46:07 PM
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Hahahaha. Nice one. Keep making yourself look retarded with screen name insults and last-resort mother bashing.
You came on here to talk shit. No problem w/ that. That's why we're all here. But all that cum-guzzling has evidently made you stupid!
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COMMENT | top 5
posted by :
8/10/2005 6:58:27 PM
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Oh yea, Top 5 with out a dought..Hansi is not in my top 10 maybe not top 20! Tim is bad ass, Period
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/10/2005 7:08:23 PM
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Can't wait for this album--2006 is a long time away.
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COMMENT | Has anyone
posted by :
8/10/2005 7:40:11 PM
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heard the Winter's Bane album? It's really fuckin good. Tim sang good on that before he was in Priest. Personally, I don't think that he sounds anything like Halford. I hope that this band turns out good for him. Cause so far, Shaeffer is to busy fuckin around with other shit, instead of getting a follow up to TGB.
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COMMENT | Barney Rubble's Barber
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 8:02:27 PM
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"Hahahaha. Nice one. Keep making yourself look retarded with screen name insults and last-resort mother bashing. You came on here to talk shit. No problem w/ that. That's why we're all here. But all that cum-guzzling has evidently made you stupid!"
Mr. Rubble-Barber,
Apparently you are the authority on cum-guzzling and its' unfortunate side effects. Thank you for the free diagnosis.
I also find it sad that to you I "look" retarded; the fact that you are trying to visualize me morphing into a mentally challenged person as I type...
And furthermore, mother-bashing is not the last resort. Actually, it is father-bashing. Which reminds me, he asked me to come over and guzzle his cum for him and now I'm running late. Say hi to Mom for me.
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COMMENT | tvspat ^ ^
posted by :
8/10/2005 8:26:37 PM
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You've underscored my above points perfectly. Thanks dude!
Next time at least be funny.
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COMMENT | Barney Rubble's Barber.
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 9:10:57 PM
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Oh, gee, I'm sorry that you didn't find my remarks amusing.
You're a fucking loser. All I did was ask people what bands they prefer to Iced Earth, and you call me a fuckbag. Why?
Probably because you think you're the authority on music, I suppose. At least I know I'm not, and I don't mind hearing other people's opinions to broaden my perspective.
I'm sorry if I insulted your favorite band and made you resort to weak name calling. Iced Earth suck shit, you crybaby.
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COMMENT | And one more thing
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 9:16:39 PM
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"Oooooooh, the soldiers of Valley Forge...."
Brings a tear to your eye, now doesn't it. "Imagine the soldiers of (whisper) Valley Fooooooorge........"
ICED EARTH SUCK!!
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COMMENT | Oh
posted by : tvspat
8/10/2005 9:26:57 PM
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...and who can forget that other classic..
"When the eeeeeagullllll cuh-rieeeeeeeessss..."
Can anybody say Team America?!
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COMMENT | Dude-
posted by :
8/10/2005 9:31:52 PM
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You bashed IE which is of course ok. I like them but they're definitely not my favorite band.
But then said you had "ideas" of better bands...but you wouldn't name anything yourself for fear of getting ripped right back. That's all. That's where the 'fuckbag' comes in. I was ready to discuss some bands, but you fell all over yourself with junior high insults.
And please, schaffer ain't shakespeare, but metal in general is full of much cheesier shit than the lyrics to valley forge.
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COMMENT | RIPPER RULES
posted by : RiotAct666
8/10/2005 9:54:33 PM
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CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM
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