Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died. He was 73 years old. The news was shared by the band on social media via a statement you can read below. Binks played drums on Priest’s classic early material “Stained Class”, “Hell Bent For Leather” (released as “Killing Machine” in the UK), and “Unleashed In The East” live album. After the release of “Unleashed In The East”, Binks left the band over pay issues and was replaced by ex-Trapeeze member Dave Holland. Binks was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with former Priest guitarist KK Downing and the rest of the current band. Binks was a respected Heavy Metal Drummer, one of the best in the game at the time of his exit from the band. RIP. Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: KK’S Priest – Sermons Of The Sinner
It’s startling to think that it’s already been ten years since legendary guitarist KK Downing left heavy metal icons Judas Priest in a well documented and not entirely amicable parting of the ways. After taking some time out, in 2018 Downing established KK’s Steel Mill, a music and arts venue where onstage alongside former Priest members Les Binks and Tim “Ripper” Owens, plus Hostile guitarist AJ Mills and former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, the foundations for solo debut Sermons of the Sinner (EX1 Records) were laid the following year.
KK’s Priest to Release The Debut Album in 2021
Heavy Metal supergroup KK’s Priest will release their debut album in 2021, in a post revealed on Facebook. The band features former Judas Priest members K.K. Downing (guitar), Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), and Les Binks (drums), will release its debut album in 2021 via Explorer1 Music Group. The group will also play select shows next year to mark the 50th anniversary of KK’s old band. Their set will focus on new music and classic hits from the band.