Tori Amos has unveiled the cover of her 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, and announced an accompanying European tour that promises to be as theatrically immersive as the music itself. The album, set for release on 1 May 2026, is a metaphorical story about the fight for democracy against tyranny, framed through Amos’s signature fusion of myth, narrative, and sound. It is both a reflection of the times and a personal artistic (and political?) statement. The work confronts the slow erosion of democratic values by what Amos calls the “Dictator-believing Lizard Demons” in their usurpation of America.

The cover, crafted in collaboration with photographer Kasia Wozniak and stylist Karen Binns, feels like a relic from a ritual in another time, yet infused with amazing style. This beautiful new cover and visuals, embody the tension between the fantastical and the political that courses through the album.

Musically, In Times of Dragons continues Amos’s signature storytelling through song. The lyrics unfold as an allegorical tale, inviting listeners to face oppression, courage, fear, and hope through dragons, battles, and personal reckoning.

The In Times of Dragons Tour will see Amos and her collaborators, Jon, Ash, Deni, Hadley, and Liv, performing across Europe and the US, from intimate theatres to historic halls. The shows promise to be immersive experiences where music, light, and story come together. For longtime fans, the tour is a homecoming, offering a chance to experience not just the songs, but the world they create.

With In Times of Dragons, Amos reaffirms her place as one of alternative music’s most visionary artists. She blends myth and reality, politics and poetry, crafting work that feels urgent and contemporary while remaining timeless, a luminous guide through darkness and fire.