Rest in peace.
Les Binks, the ex drummer of English heavy metal band Judas Priest, has died.
The percussionist, who played with Judas Priest from March 1977 to July 1979, died on March 15, 2025. The band took to Instagram a month later to share a formal statement on Binks’ passing.
“We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class – demonstrating his unique techniques, flair, style and precision – Thank you Les – your acclaim will live on,” the post read.
Les Binks at the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in November 2022. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“Very sad news. [He was] an excellent drummer who was an integral part of the Priest sound,” one fan shared in the comments section.
“Stained Class turned me on to Priest as a 14-year-old with Les Binks on drums! Great drummer, he was!” added another, referring to the band’s 1978 album.
Binks also played on Killing Machine (Hell Bent for Leather in the U.S.) and a 1979 live album titled Unleashed in the East.
In an 2021 interview with The Metal Voice, Binks explained why he departed from Judas Priest.
"Money, or lack of it. I was in a different situation than the other guys in the band,” he recalled, claiming that he wasn’t seeing the same payment as other members Rob Halford on lead vocals, K.K. Downing on guitar, Glenn Tipton on guitar, and Ian Hill on bass.
"I wasn't signed to the record company, and when it came to the live album, Unleashed in the East, the management company thought I should do it for free,” Binks added. "That album went platinum, outsold all the previous albums, and the management didn't want to pay me for it, crazy."
Despite leaving the band, however, Binks reunited with Judas Priest after 43 years to perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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