Former Judas Priest vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens will embark on an extensive European tour in February and March 2027. The tour 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’ 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
FEBRUARY
Special Guest: One Machine | February 4–16
- Feb 4 – Kino Regis – Bochnia, Poland
- Feb 5 – Stary Dom – Domecko, Poland
- Feb 6 – Eden Underground – Brumov, Czech Republic
- Feb 7 – Venue TBA – Sofia, Bulgaria
- Feb 9 – Pocoloco – Paganica, Italy
- Feb 11 – Druso – Bergamo, Italy
- Feb 12 – Borderline – Pisa, Italy
- Feb 13 – Artfabrik – Freiburg, Germany
- Feb 14 – Venue TBA – 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 TBA – 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
MARCH
Special Guest: Who on Earth | March 3–13
- Mar 3 – Katalin – Uppsala, Sweden
- Mar 4 – Carlsson på Kajen – Västerås, Sweden
- Mar 5 – Klubb Hades – Borås, Sweden
- Mar 6 – Backstage Rockbar – Trollhättan, Sweden
- Mar 7 – Karosserifabrikken – Helsingør, Denmark
- Mar 9 – 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
The European Tour 2027 offers audiences the opportunity to hear Tim “Ripper” Owens perform songs representing his extensive career in heavy metal. With 30 scheduled performances and three special guest acts, the tour brings together musicians from different parts of the international metal scene.
