Ripper (Tim) Owens is the former vocalist of Judas Priest that replaced Rob Halford who is now back with JP. There was a little controversey a few years back when Hollywood put out a movie entitled "Rockstar" that was based on this story. Judas Priest was not happy about it (although I thought the movie was rather entertaining).

The new Iced Earth album comes out January 12 in Europe and the 13th in the states. Not every song is great but for the mostpart, it is truly incredible especially the vocal work.
There is even a song that sounds like Rob Halford singing for Demons and Wizards. Probably my favorite track off the disc.