Tim "Ripper" Owens, former lead singer of Judas Priest, has revealed his long-standing battle with vocal issues.

Before joining KK'S PRIEST alongside K.K. Downing, Owens stepped in as the vocalist for Judas Priest before Rob Halford's return in 2003. With the band, he contributed to two studio albums: "Jugulator" in 1997 and "Demolition" in 2001.

Despite being highly regarded in the music industry, Owens confessed to struggling with his voice for several years.

Health Challenges Faced by Tim "Ripper" Owens In a recent interview with Rock Legacy Webzine, the ex-Judas Priest and Iced Earth vocalist discussed his vocal health.

Owens admitted that he experienced difficulties with his voice for six or seven years but reassured fans that his voice is now in excellent shape.

"My voice just wasn't the same, and I had to worry about it, and I had to be very careful," he explained. "I was probably at 60 percent, maybe. But last year, before I did that Latin American tour... I remember I did, like, 16 shows in 18 days or something, and it was fantastic, man, and my voice was just - every night was on fire."

Owens coped with his vocal issues by reducing social interactions and giving his voice ample rest, allowing him to recover and prepare for recordings or performances.

Additionally, Owens emphasized the importance of drinking plenty of water and maintaining overall self-care.

Tim "Ripper" Owens Initially Had No Intention of Leaving Judas Priest Owens showcases his powerful vocals in his solo EP, "Return To Death Row," which is said to feature his "heaviest songs yet."

Before embarking on his current career path, Owens filled in as Judas Priest's vocalist during Halford's hiatus. He joined the band after drummer Scott Travis discovered him performing with Judas Priest tribute act British Steel.

Although he only recorded two projects with Judas Priest, Owens stated in a 2016 interview that he had no desire to leave the band as he had formed close friendships with his fellow members.

Nonetheless, after recording the Iced Earth album "The Glorious Burden," Owens ultimately decided to part ways with the group.