Tim "Ripper" Owens

"No, we're not doing that one, are you kidding, there's a bunch of kids here and you're yelling "BLOOD STAINED", haha! I'm trying to be nice for the children!"
-Tim "Ripper" Owens

Tim "Ripper" Owens has been a legend in metal for over ten years now, and a personal friend of mine for over a year. So when he came to my hometown of Burgas, on the beautiful Bulgarian seaside, for a few shows with his pals from B.T.R., I (Daniel Stefanov from Metal Temple) took the chance to sit down with him and talk about his many musical undertakings and life on the metal scene in general. Ripper is an absolute Machine Man; year after year, something new comes out with his signature voice, and he is touring the world like crazy, be it as a solo performer, or as a part of the projects he participates in. So I am extremely thankful and happy that he had the time and willingness to sit down and do this interview for his many fans to enjoy. And the show that followed was amazing, superbly enjoyed by nearly 1000 fans of three generations.

By Daniel Stefanov