In an interview with Metal Temple, Tim “Ripper” Owens was asked whether he’d rejoin the fold if Rob Halford decided to retire.
He said:
“Well, there’s no doubt I would, if the timing was right.
“It’s not gonna happen – it’s never gonna happen. It’ll never, ever happen; Rob’s not ever gonna leave Judas Priest.
“They’ll retire and I think that’ll be it.
“But, yeah, I’ll tell you the reason I would is because of the friendship. Financially, I don’t know if it could be any – it’s not gonna be any better than what I do now.
“But the friendship with those guys is really great. They are great guys and I had an absolute blast with them. That’s probably the thing I miss the most – hanging out with them and the friendship.”
Judas Priest released a successful record titled ‘Firepower’ which cracked billboards and other charts worldwide. Judas Priest have been on tour for more than a year since the release of the record. Priest main songwriter Glenn Tipton hasn’t joined the band live for more than a few dates since last year. Frontman Rob Halford who quit the band in the 90s started his own project and later returned to Judas Priest in the 2000s. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens was the voice of Judas Priest between 1996 and 2003 and recorded 2 albums with the band which was highly praised by critics and fans. Owens has since joined multiple projects with other musicians and has been touring worldwide.