Few real-life metal bands have inspired a multi-million dollar Hollywood movie, but Judas Priest are one of them. 2001’s Rock Star was based on the true story of Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, who swapped a Priest covers for band for the real thing after the departure of Rob Halford. In 2002 – only for the movie to receive a critical and commercial mauling. But did it deserve the hate? In 2007, Ripper plus cast members Zakk Wyle and Jeff Pilson took Classic Rock inside the making of a big screen misfire.
