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Ripper Owens Wanted Judas Priest To Fire Him

10/16/2014
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(Classic Rock) Former Judas Priest frontman Tim 'Ripper' Owens says he wasn't upset at leaving the band in 2003 following the return of Rob Halford - but reveals he still prefers his work with the group.

He left when the Metal God returned to the fold but insists the split came at the right time - and says he discovered he was out of the group via email.

He tells Uber Rock: "I always knew the reunion would come some day, but I've said it before, I wasn't upset - I really was ready to be out. Looking back now, if Halford's name had have been on Jugulator, it would probably have been hailed as a masterpiece.

"I had just finished recording Iced Earth's Glorious Burden when I told my wife, 'I almost wish Judas Priest would fire me,' because I'd never have quit. I got home and I got the email."

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