5 Frontmen Who Deserve Way More Respect!
Give these guys a break will ya!
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (again!) – Iced Earth
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Albums: The Glorious Burden (2004), Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 (2007)
‘The Ripper’, again? Yep, the man blessed with a vocal ability to shame 99% of his peers was given the sh*tty end of the stick more than once!
Tim Owens stint with power thrashers Iced Earth also deserves a complete re-evaluation and, similar to his time in Priest, his vocals are pitched to perfection.
Taking over from Matt Barlow, who quit in 2001, ‘The Ripper’ hit the ground running on 2004’s The Glorious Burden album, an American history lesson set to music and a stunning example of Tim Owen’s range and power. Just give “The Reckoning” a spin, to experience Owens delivering some absolutely stunning vocals.
2007’s Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 followed and it was equally as accomplished but ‘The Ripper’ found himself ousted in favour of a returning Matt Barlow for the following years, Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 2.
A strange situation that served no real purpose as Barlow departed for a second time soon after.
‘The Ripper”s voice was perfect for Iced Earth and they were mad to let him go.
Derrick is amazing. Specially if you compare him and Max nowadays. Max lives of his own shadow, while Derrick is getting better and better
Couldn’t agree more!
I’ve been a great proponent for the two sides, pro-Max and pro-Derrick, to just enjoy the music of Sepultura, acknowledging the talent and effort these guys put in year after year releasing great records. That task proved impossible because of narrow-minded people and in particular Max with his dumb statements. That guy is a shit vocalist, shit guitarist and an even shittier person.
I think you’ve hit the nail hard on the head there!
I really like the new Sepultura, especially their last two albums. But I just can’t put up with Derrick Green performing live. Just like Max, he’s been losing his voice over time.
Saw Sepultura a short while ago and Derrick sounded massive! \m/
I’m sorry, Blaze Bailey is the worst Maiden singer out of the three. I’m more than OK with Derrick on Sepultura, I think Tim Owens is great singer, I like John Bush especially with Armored Saint, but I never did like Bailey’s voice. I think it lacks power and volume. And I’m not saying that comparing him with Dickinson. I’ve seen him live in 93 I believe. He didn’t impress me. That’s just my opinion.
Valid point and your opinion is always valid. As you can probably tell, this wasn’t about ranking the Maiden vocalists per se, just highlighting the fact that Blaze Bayley deserves more credit for taking on a very difficult role as replacement for Bruce. Thanks for reading and commenting \m/
Without the cavalera’s that band is just the best sepultura’s covers band…
Not true at all. Machine Messiah is an incredible album and one in a long line of outstanding releases from Sepultura. Yes, they play Max-era songs, why shouldn’t they, but to dismiss 8(!) original albums is ridiculous and hardly warrants them being referred to as a covers band! Anyway, it’s good to debate so thanks for reading and commenting \m/
I would add Tony Martin (Sabbath), Andy Deris (Helloween)& Robert Lowe(Candlemass). Ripper is a great frontman and he definitely is underrated.
Yes! Nice suggestions….a follow-up feature is required! \m/
Great article! Massive fan of both Tim and Blaze. Also would have to mention Tony Martin, absolutely phenomenal voice and for me, as much as i love Blaze, would have been the perfect fit for Maiden when Bruce left. Cross Purposes is my favourite Sabbath album.
Cheers Phil! You’re right, Tony Martin is more than worthy of a mention and a follow-up feature is necessary!
Tony Martin! A man who sang on 5 black sabbath records and has done more than 10 albums solo and w different projects before & after! Dio made 4 studio CDs with Sabbath (one under a different name). Tony made 5. Eternal Idol, Headless Cross, Tyr, Cross Purposes, Forbidden
(props to this piece tho. I agree. Super cool to name the Ripper twice!)