Overview
- The 2026 Scandinavian leg begins January 22 in Tampere, Finland, with concerts proceeding as scheduled.
- Bandmates announced Box was taken ill and will miss the first few shows on this run.
- Guitarist Sam Wood of Black Star Riders and Wayward Sons is filling in with Box’s blessing.
- The group says it will provide updates while monitoring his progress each day and aims to bring him back promptly.
- These are the first Uriah Heep shows Box has missed since the band formed in 1969.