TRIUMPH Cancels Leg Two Of 2026 ‘Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded’ U.S. Tour ‘Due To Sudden And Unexpected Medical Circumstances’
Triumph have cancelled the second leg of their 2026 “Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded” US tour because of sudden, unexpected medical circumstances affecting the band. The announcement came less than three weeks before the shows were due to begin, preventing the group from rehearsing and proceeding as planned.
The November and December dates were set to cover major markets across the Midwest, Northeast, Southwest and West Coast. The touring line-up included Rik Emmett and Gil Moore with Phil X, Brent Fitz and Todd Kerns; original bassist Mike Levine had not played on the 2026 dates because of a hand problem. Tickets for the cancelled shows will be refunded automatically through the original seller, and the band said the outlook was positive and it hoped to return to the stage as soon as possible.
In short
- Triumph cancelled the second leg of its 2026 US tour.
- The decision followed unexpected medical circumstances affecting the band.
- Tickets will be refunded automatically by the original sellers.
Explained simply
Triumph are a Canadian rock band formed in the 1970s, known for songs such as “Lay It on the Line” and “Magic Power”. Guitarist Rik Emmett and drummer and singer Gil Moore are among the group’s best-known members.
The 2026 tour reunited Emmett and Moore with guitarist Phil X and musicians Brent Fitz and Todd Kerns. Original bassist Mike Levine was not playing on those dates because of a hand problem, so the touring line-up differed from the band’s classic membership.
The tour was billed as “Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded”, referring to Triumph’s 1977 album *Rock & Roll Machine*. The band’s touring plans matter to fans hoping to see the group perform, while health circumstances can affect whether musicians are able to rehearse and travel.
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