Greece's Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with TIM RIPPER OWENS
during his stay in Athens, Greece for a concert with HAIL!.
The following is an excerpt:
Q: I know that you are a big Priest fan... if you had the opportunity to change
something in the two records that you did with them, would you do anything?
Maybe, something regarding the compositions?
A: "First of all, I love both records. Looking back now, I see how different
they are, but I still like them. I write in a complete different way... I’d
probably prefer more the classic, old-Priest type of material... like the way I
write in my albums... British Steel kind of stuff... for example 'Scream
Machine' (BEYOND FEAR) was like a Priest song. The title track of Play My Game
was originally written for Judas Priest... also, the song 'Save Me' (Beyond
Fear�) was also considered for Judas Priest. But, I totally understand their
decision... Priest has treated me better than any band that I’ve been with."
Q: Did you like Nostradamus?
A: "Ahh... I think it’s a good record. It’s not the kind of record I would
have put out, but it’s a good record... I prefer the songs to be more... not
so laid back. But, Judas Priest always released different records, they changed
with every album."
