Flute and Fury: Jethro Tull Roars Back with New Album and Tour Dates

In a thrilling return that has electrified longtime fans and rock critics alike, Jethro Tull has announced both a brand-new studio album and a worldwide tour, reigniting the flame of one of progressive rock’s most innovative and enduring bands. Titled “RökFlöte”, the band’s latest release blends myth, melody, and mastery in a sonic journey that nods to the past while boldly stepping into the present.

Led by legendary frontman Ian Anderson, now 77, Jethro Tull’s latest incarnation proves that age has only deepened their musical ambition. The album, inspired by Norse mythology and ancient storytelling traditions, is filled with the band’s signature blend of complex arrangements, literary lyricism, and, of course, Anderson’s iconic flute — a once-unlikely rock instrument that has become inseparable from their identity.

“This is an album about voices from the old world,” Anderson said during the official announcement. “Gods, mortals, legends — all told with the instruments and intensity that still define what Jethro Tull is all about.”

The album marks their second studio release in two years, following 2022’s The Zealot Gene, and shows that the band is not just interested in reliving past glories but creating fresh, challenging work. Tracks like “Hammer on Hammer” and “Ginnungagap” showcase the group’s continuing evolution, fusing progressive rock with folk, classical, and even metal elements.

In tandem with the album release, Jethro Tull will embark on the Flute and Fury World Tour starting this fall. The tour will hit major cities across Europe, North America, and Asia, including stops in London, New York, Tokyo, Berlin, and Rome. Anderson promises a dynamic setlist that spans the band’s 50-year career, featuring hits like “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath,” and “Songs from the Wood,” alongside new material.

“This tour isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about continuity,” Anderson emphasized. “We’ve always believed in giving the audience something that challenges them, something poetic and powerful.”

The announcement has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm, with many dates already nearing sell-out status. Fans are calling it a “rebirth” of the band, and critics are praising the new album as one of their most imaginative efforts in decades.

As the band returns to the global stage with energy and vision, one thing is clear: Jethro Tull has not faded into the past. With flute in hand and fire in their sound, they are roaring forward — furious, fearless, and unmistakably alive.