Vocalist TIM RIPPER OWENS (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has announced a string of solo tour dates supporting HEAVEN & HELL. Playing with him will be Simon Wright (drums), David Ellefson (bass), Chris Caffery (guitars), John Comprix (guitars).

Upcoming Tim Ripper Owens live dates include:

June

4 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum *
5 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Venue TBA *
6 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
8 - Giessen, Germany - Hessenhallen *
9 - Berlin, Germany - Zitadelle *
10 - Bamberg, Germany - Jakoarena *
13 - Donnington, UK - Download Festival
14 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Europahalle *

* supporting Heaven & Hell

Ripper states: "Also my postponed tour of Mexico will start in Monterrey on the 25th of June. All the dates TBA real soon. Backing band for the Mexico run is... John Comprix and MANDARINA."

As previously reported, Ripper has posted the song 'Believe', from his new album Play My Game, at his official MySpace page. Go to this location to check it out.

Play My Game, will be released via Steamhammer/SPV available as jewel case and download, on the following dates:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland: May 15th

UK / rest of Europe: May 18th

USA / Canada: May 19th

Play My Game (artwork at left, click to enlarge) will feature the following tracklisting/guests:

* 'Starting Over' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright

* 'Believe' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Craig Goldy

* 'The Cover Up' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Jeff Loomis

* 'Pick Yourself Up' (written by: Tim Owens, Mike Callahan): guitar - Mike Callahan/Bob Kulick, bass - Dennis Hayes, drums - Ray Luzier, lead guitar - Steve Stevens

* 'It Is Me' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Carlos Cavazo

* 'No Good Goodbyes' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick, Brett Chassen): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Brett Chassen, lead guitar - Bruce Kulick

* 'The World Is Blind' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Billy Sheehan, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Doug Aldrich

* 'To Live Again' (written by: Tim Owens): guitar - Michael Wilton/Bob Kulick, bass - David Ellefson, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Michael Wilton

* 'The Light ' (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): all guitars - Bob Kulick, bass - Tony Franklin, drums - Bobby Jarzombeck

* 'Play My Game' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): guitar - John Comprix, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums - Simon Wright, lead guitar - Neil Zaza

* 'Death Race' (written by: Tim Owens, John Comprix): all guitar - John Comprix, bass - James Lomenzo, drums - Brett Chassen

* 'The Shadows Are Alive' (written by: Tim Owens, Chris Caffery): all guitar - Chris Caffery, bass- Marco Mendoza, drums- Simon Wright

* Bonus Track: 'A Challenge' (iTunes exclusive) (written by: Tim Owens, Bob Kulick): guitar - Bob Kulick, bass - Rudy Sarzo, drums- Vinnie Appice