End of a Legendary Era: Judas Priest American singer Tim Owens Officially Announces His Retirement from Music at Age 57, Marking the Final Curtain Call on a Remarkable….❤️❤️❤️

End of a Legendary Era: Judas Priest American singer Tim Owens Officially Announces His Retirement from Music at Age 57, Marking the Final Curtain Call on a Remarkable….❤️❤️❤️

 

**End of a Legendary Era: Judas Priest’s Former Singer Tim “Ripper” Owens Officially Announces Retirement from Music at Age 57**

 

*July 2, 2025 – Akron, Ohio*

 

In an emotional announcement that marks the close of a powerful chapter in heavy metal history, **Tim “Ripper” Owens**, former frontman of **Judas Priest**, has officially announced his **retirement from music at age 57**.

 

Owens, known for his towering vocals and meteoric rise from tribute band singer to leading one of the world’s greatest metal bands, is stepping away from the stage after **three decades of recording, touring, and inspiring fans worldwide**.

 

> **“It’s time,”** Owens said in a heartfelt statement shared with fans. **“I’ve lived a dream I never thought was possible. From small clubs to global stages, this ride has been incredible. But now I’m ready to step back and live life off the road.”**

 

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### 🎤 From Fan to Frontman: A True Metal Fairytale

 

Tim Owens’ story is one of the most improbable and inspiring in music history. A devoted Judas Priest fan from Akron, Ohio, Owens was singing in a Priest tribute band called **British Steel** in the mid-1990s when fate intervened. After Rob Halford’s departure from Judas Priest, the band took a chance on the unknown powerhouse — and **”Ripper” Owens became the real deal.**

 

In 1997, he made his studio debut with ***Jugulator***, followed by ***Demolition*** in 2001, bringing a more aggressive, modern edge to Priest’s sound during his tenure. Though the Halford reunion in 2003 brought that era to a close, Owens’ time with the band remains **a vital part of the Priest legacy**.

 

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### ⚡ Beyond Priest: A Relentless Force

 

Following Judas Priest, Owens continued to prove himself as one of the most dynamic vocalists in metal. He fronted bands such as **Iced Earth**, **Yngwie Malmsteen**, **Charred Walls of the Damned**, and his own projects like **Beyond Fear** and **KK’s Priest**, where he reunited with guitarist K.K. Downing.

 

With each project, Owens brought the same **ferocity, range, and passion** that earned him the nickname “Ripper.” His voice — soaring, brutal, and unmistakable — became one of the genre’s most respected.

 

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### 🖤 A Graceful Goodbye

 

Owens’ retirement comes not with sadness, but with gratitude.

 

> “I’ll always be a metalhead. I’ll still sing in the shower, maybe do the occasional guest spot, but as far as the road and records go — this is the curtain call. Thank you for believing in the kid from Akron. You made this dream real.”

 

Fans across the world have flooded social media with tributes, sharing concert photos, rare vinyls, and memories from the era when Owens helped keep the Judas Priest torch burning through uncertain times.

 

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### 🎸 The Legacy Lives On

 

Though his time on stage is ending, Owens’ contributions will live on in **every high note, every scream, and every fan who found inspiration in his incredible journey**. His rise from local tribute singer to international metal icon is a testament to perseverance, talent, and belief in oneself.

 

> *“Ripper came in when Priest needed strength, and he gave them fire,”* said K.K. Downing. *“He’ll always be a part of our family.”*

 

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### Final Thoughts

 

As the lights dim on one of metal’s most underrated yet essential voices, we celebrate not just what Tim Owens brought to the stage — but what he represented: **the dreamer who made it, the voice that roared when others doubted, and the man who gave it everything.**