American heavy metal vocalist TIM "RIPPER" OWENS (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has issued the following invitation to the fans:

"Come to the my solo CD listening party. Open to the fans after 9:00pm. CLOSED DOOR private party before that so I say get there around 9:15pm - 9:30pm:

Sunday, May 3rd

Scorchers

491 E. Waterloo Road

Akron, OH 44319

Phone: 330 785 3500

Come on out and have some fun and hear the CD for the first time, I will be there signing autograhs and having some fun. AFTER 9:00pm."

Ripper

As previously reported, a new solo track, 'Starting Over', is currently streaming on Owens' MySpace page. The song was written by Owens and Bob Kulick and features the following lineup:

- Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals
- Bob Kulick (guitar)
- Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) – bass
- Simon Wright (Dio, ex-AC/DC) - drums

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

As previously reported, Owens has confirmed a string of Mexican tour dates in May and 2009 Sweden Rock festival on June 5th.

The lineup for the shows is: Chris Caffery (guitar -TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE), John Comprix (guitar - BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) Dave Ellefson (bass - F5, ex-MEGADETH), Simon Wright (drums - DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET).

The cities (venues tba) are as follows:

May

7 - Reynosa, Mexico
8 - Monterrey, Mexico
9 - Saltillo, Mexico
10 - San Luis Potosi, Mexico
14 - Aguascalientes, Mexico
15 - Leon, Mexico
16 - Queretaro, Mexico
17 - Mexicoico City, Mexico
21 - Puebla, Mexico
22 - Veracruz, Mexico
23 - Merida, Mexico
24 - Cancun, Mexico