Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Added To DIMEBAG Tribute At NAMM

January 16, 2007

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will join Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) and Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER) on stage for a three-song extravaganza on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in the Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, California in honor of Vinnie's late brother, PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. "Tim feels honored and excited to be included with such a lineup," states Jeanie Owens, Ripper's wife.

The night will start out with Stockholm, Sweden-based metal band MELDRUM (led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum) featuring a special guest appearance by Gene Hoglan from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. When the opening set is done, the famous Coffin Case fashion show will commence with the hot Coffin Girl models showcasing the Dime Hardware line while showing off the new Coffin Case clothing as presented for 2007. And if that was not enough, the night will close with a cast of many — Black Tooth Bash, sponsored by Coffin Case and Monster Energy drink. This party is by invitation only — first come, first served.

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