Uriah Heep reveals Mick Box is dealing with a health issue and will not perform on the first shows of their tour

Heavy metal legendary band Uriah Heep reveals that guitarist Mick Box is dealing with a health condition that will prevent him from performing.

Hi Everyone,
We would like to let everyone know that Mick has been taken ill and will not be able to per- form the first few shows on the Scandinavian leg of “The Magicians Farewell” tour starting in Tampere Finland this Thursday.
We are monitoring Mick’s progress daily and he will be back on the road as soon as he is fit and he sends his best along with his sincere apologies to you all.
We have been very lucky to have Sam Wood (Black Star Riders / Wayward Sons) stand in at the very last minute with Mick’s complete blessing for the shows Mick cannot make.
We truly appreciate everyone’s understanding in this unfortunate position we are in and hope you make Sam welcome in this less than easy task for him.
We will keep you updated on Mick’s progress and see you all starting tomorrow.
Bernie, Phil, Russ & Davy.

Upcoming shows:

Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Tampere, Finland – Tampere-Talo Oy

Friday, January 23, 2026 – Turku, Finland – Logomo Oy

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Jyväskylä, Finland – Paviljonki

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Kulttuuritalo

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Göta Lejon

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Konserthuset P-Hus

Friday, January 30, 2026 – Göteborg, Sweden – Trädgår’n

Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Konserthuset P-Hus

Monday, February 2, 2026 – Stavanger, Norway – Stavanger Kuppelhallen

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Bergen, Norway – Grieghallen

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Trondheim, Norway – Olavshallen

Friday, February 6, 2026 – Lund, Sweden – Science Village Hall

Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Esbjerg, Denmark – Musikhuset Esbjerg

Monday, February 9, 2026 – København S, Denmark – DR Koncerthuset

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Odense C, Denmark – Musikhuset Posten

February 23-27, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Royal Caribbean Liberty Of The Seas – Ft Lauderdale FL

Friday, June 26, 2026 – Basel, Switzerland – Basel Town Hall

Friday, July 17, 2026 – Leipzig, Germany – Parkbühne

Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Spalt, Germany – Leider Am See

Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Maidstone, United Kingdom – Maid Of Stone

Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Maidstone, United Kingdom – Maid Of Stone Festival 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 – Winterbach, Germany – Winterbach Zeltspektakel

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany – Villingen-Schwenningen

Thursday, August 7, 2026 – Schwetzingen, Germany – Schlosspark Schwetzigen

Monday, August 24, 2026 – Bochum, Germany – Zeltfestival Ruhr

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Gießen, Germany – Giessener Kultursommer

Tickets can be purchased here.