Scott Travis remains an active and integral member** of Judas Priest, having joined the band in **1989** and recorded every album with them since then, including their latest, *Invincible Shield* (2024) ([en.wikipedia.org][1]).
* In interviews, he’s expressed enthusiasm about the band’s future: Travis and guitarist Richie Faulkner have confirmed that they **hope to begin work on a new album in 2026** ([huifu.biz][2]).
* Far from departing, Travis has been musically active outside of Priest as well — for example, he’s joined tribute bands like PRIEST/DC and AC/DC cover acts, but these have been side projects, not signs of leaving Judas Priest ([blabbermouth.net][3]).
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### 🔍 Why the Rumor Might Be Floating Around
* **No official announcement** has been made by Travis, Judas Priest, or any reputable outlet.
* The most recent legitimate Judas Priest news includes:
* The passing of former drummer **Les Binks** in April 2025 ([people.com][4]).
* Travis and Faulkner confirming both the *Shield Of Pain* tour and plans for a **2026 album** ([huifu.biz][2]).
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### 🧾 Current Outlook for Judas Priest
* The band is still touring (including their 2025 *Shield Of Pain* European tour and upcoming South America dates) .
* Work is expected to start on a new studio album in **2026**, with Travis fully committed to the process ([huifu.biz][2]).
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### 🎯 The Final Take
* **Scott Travis is not leaving Judas Priest** — there’s absolutely **no cause for concern** among fans.
* He remains a driving force behind the band’s live performances, creative energy, and the exciting promise of **new music on the horizon**.
* The rumor appears to be either a **clickbait title** or a misinterpretation of unrelated band changes (such as Les Binks’ passing or lineup shifts many years ago).
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If any credible announcement were to surface — an official statement from Judas Priest’s website, a band press release, or an interview published by a respected music outlet or major news publisher — it’d be covered widely and confirmed by now. Until then, Judas Priest fans can rest easy: **Scott Travis isn’t going anywhere**.
Would you like me to send you updates on Judas Priest’s 2026 album progress or tour plans once they begin?
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Travis?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Scott Travis”
[2]: https://huifu.biz/article/scott-travis-judas-priest-hopes-to-work-on-next-album-in-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com “SCOTT TRAVIS: JUDAS PRIEST Hopes To Work On Next Album In 2026 (2025)”
[3]: https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-scott-travis-performs-judas-priest-and-ac-dc-classics-with-priest-dc-in-auburn-california?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Watch: SCOTT TRAVIS Performs JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC Classics With PRIEST/DC In Auburn, California – BLABBERMOUTH.NET”
[4]: https://people.com/les-binks-of-judas-priest-dead-age-73-11715562?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Les Binks, Judas Priest’s Drummer in the Late 1970s, Dies at 73: ‘Your Acclaim Will Live On'”