killer. And so all of a sudden, he had the
idea. It was pretty much there. I think
Three Tremors
Harry had to finish a few things, but I did-
Tim
n't sing anymore. There’re a few lines that
I didn't even sing that I knew he would do
on the real record. So on the solo versions,
it’s not there. What people are actually
hearing is what I laid down for the Three
Tremors’ (original) record.
IE:
I want to ask about your time in
IE: Where did the idea of turning the Judas Priest. Do you feel that albums
band’s debut album into three separate Jugulator and Demolition don't get as
solo versions - one for each singer - come much recognition as the other Priest
about? When were they recorded? albums in their catalog?
T.O: I thought the records are great, but
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T.O: I just recorded the whole CD. When unfortunately, the records are not out there
I did my vocals of songs that Sean sent, I for some reason. You can blame whoever
recorded everything. And then Sean went you want about why those records aren't
back and took sections out and things. out and in public, but you can’t blame me.
They kind of made a script out of it and They're fantastic records. They are so good
had us make the original record, and they that I play a lot of those songs on my solo
chopped it up and said, “Let's do this, this tours. I've always said to people, 'you're
and this.” So, when Sean was listening to not going to hear them from Judas Priest,
my version of -- here's an example: He so, you can come to my shows' and I've
would call me and say, “Your version of played them all. We even play one in the
this song rocks, it’s so good.” And then he Three Tremors’ set. It is what it is. I get
would say Harry's version of this song is asked that question a lot, but I never bring
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that up. I never talk about it myself until because it's all going on now. So, I'll be
somebody brings it up because people doing a whole press tour on the KK Priest
want to hear about it. Those are old band.
records, and a lot of them are gone now. (Downing) forever, and the other guys,
I’ve
been
friends
with
Ken
[People] don't have them, and they would we're all friends. So, Ken and I have been
love to go on iTunes and download. But in communications. Soon we'll have
it's a shame that you can't get them. everything coming out, and you and I will
Hopefully, someday they will. be talking again.
IE: What’s the word on the recently IE: What was the transition like coming
announced new KK Priest project? from Priest to Iced Earth? What are you most
T.O: I actually can't even talk about it yet proud of from your tenure with the band?