Vienna's Mulatschag.TV has posted a new interview with American metal vocalist TIM "RIPPER" OWENS (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) where he talks about his debut solo album, Play My Game. Watch the video below.

Owens announced this week that his previously reported tour of Mexico has been postponed. "Well, as if this comes as a surprise, my Mexican tour for May has been postponed. As of now we will try and do it at the end of June, but let's see what unfolds. All I know is I hope they get this worked out and everybody stays safe!" More news when it becomes available.

Owens will be holding a Closed Door private CD listening party for Play My Game, tomorrow (Sunday, May 3rd) at Scorchers in Akron, OH.

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