TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS announces February/March 2027 European tour
10-11-2026
Former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens will embark on an extensive European tour in February and March 2027. The trek will feature 30 concerts across 14 countries, with special guests ONE MACHINE, ENGINEERED SOCIETY PROJECT and WHO ON EARTH joining on selected dates.
Owens has built a career spanning several decades and is widely known for his time as the frontman of JUDAS PRIEST. During his tenure, he recorded the studio albums “Jugulator” and “Demolition”, as well as the live albums “’98 Live Meltdown” and “Live In London”.
Beyond JUDAS PRIEST, Owens has performed and recorded with several established heavy metal acts, including KK’S PRIEST, ICED EARTH, Yngwie Malmsteen and CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED. His solo releases include “Play My Game” and “Return To Death Row”.
The upcoming European tour will feature material from different stages of Owens‘s career, performed alongside his touring band. The schedule includes concerts throughout Central, Northern, and Southern Europe, with three guest acts appearing during different parts of the tour.
European tour dates 2027:
Special guest: ONE MACHINE | February 4-16
Feb. 04 – Kino Regis – Bochnia, Poland
Feb. 05 – Stary Dom – Domecko, Poland
Feb. 06 – Eden Underground – Brumov, Czech Republic
Feb. 07 – [Venue to be announced] – Sofia, Bulgaria
Feb. 09 – Pocoloco – Paganica, Italy
Feb. 11 – Druso – Bergamo, Italy
Feb. 12 – Borderline – Pisa, Italy
Feb. 13 – Artfabrik – Freiburg, Germany
Feb. 14 – [Venue to be announced] – Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France
Feb. 16 – ECI Cultuurfabriek – Roermond, Netherlands
Special guest: ENGINEERED SOCIETY PROJECT | February 17-28
Feb. 17 – DVG Club – Kortrijk, Belgium
Feb. 19 – Bergkeller – Reichenbach, Germany
Feb. 20 – [Venue to be announced] – Selb, Germany
Feb. 21 – Poppodium – Emmen, Netherlands
Feb. 22 – Spirit of 66 – Verviers, Belgium
Feb. 24 – Sunset Bar – Martigny, Switzerland
Feb. 25 – Del Vino – Orchamps-Vennes, France
Feb. 26 – Soundcheck One – Waldbronn, Germany
Feb. 27 – Soundcheck One – Waldbronn, Germany
Feb. 28 – Rock Fabrik – Übach-Palenberg, Germany
Special guest: WHO ON EARTH | March 3-13
Mar. 03 – Katalin – Uppsala, Sweden
Mar. 04 – Carlsson på Kajen – Västerås, Sweden
Mar. 05 – Klubb Hades – Borås, Sweden
Mar. 06 – Backstage Rockbar – Trollhättan, Sweden
Mar. 07 – Karosserifabrikken – Helsingør, Denmark
Mar. 09 – Bounty Rock Cafe – Olomouc, Czech Republic
Mar. 10 – Reigen – Vienna, Austria
Mar. 11 – Wutscha – Wolfsberg, Austria
Mar. 12 – Festival – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mar. 13 – Kino Klub – Svatobořice, Czech Republic
Touring band:
Tim “Ripper” Owens – Vocals
Emiliano Tessitore – Guitar
Martin Bílek – Guitar
Francesco Caporaletti – Bass
Alessio Palizzi – Drums
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