On July 14, 2026, it was announced Jizzy Pearl would be departing the band after fulfilling the band’s 2026 tour dates. The band also announced they are searching for a new vocalist.
During some European shows in early 2026, Box was sidelined from the group due to health issues, with guitarist Sam Wood playing in his stead. These are the first Uriah Heep shows he has missed since the band’s formation.
In January 2026, Five Finger Death Punch announced the North American leg of their 20th Anniversary World Tour
In January 2026, Megadeth: Behind the Mask , a “track-by-track commentary” on the new album and career retrospective, was released “in over 1,000 cinemas, across more than 35 countries.”
In 2026, Cooper started performing with illusionist Criss Angel at Planet Hollywood for a set list named “Welcome to Our Nightmare”.
They also played selected shows in Europe in the spring and summer of 2026, again with Metallica.
On April 10, 2026, the lead single to the band’s sixth album was released, titled ” Who Will You Follow “. Along with the release came the unveiling of the album’s title Sanctuary , as well as the album artwork and release date of June 5.
The band was confirmed to be performing at the 2026 Sonic Temple music festival in Columbus, Ohio .
In January 2026, the title of the EP was revealed to be The Cloud of Unknowing
Their debut studio album, Birth to Death , is due for release in early 2026.