• Heavy Metal

Named in March of 2005, BEYOND FEAR is fronted by the WINTER'S BANE, JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH credited frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. The Ohio native had famously fronted major league Heavy Metal pioneers JUDAS PRIEST when they found themselves without a frontman when Rob Halford broke a two decade tenure. Stepping up to the mark, Owens, proving to be one of a handful of vocalists internationally that had the range and power to match his predecessor, sailed through auditions to head up JUDAS PRIEST for two studio albums, 'Jugulator' and 'Demolition' as well as a brace of live releases. His term of duty was cut short when Halford returned.

The solo project also saw`the inclusion of guitarists John Comprix, from 13 FACES and SPAWN, and MISSING SKIN's Dwane Bihary, bassist Dennis Hayes of WINTER'S BANE and SEVEN WITCHES repute with Bobby Jarzombek from SPASTIC INK, HALFORD and ICED EARTH on drums. The latter, joining SEBASTIAN BACH's band, would be superseded by Eric Elkins of ALL YOU FEAR and CRYPTKICKER...