John Carpenter announces Cathedral, a graphic novel and companion soundtrack released together in August. The projects are centered on the lead single “Lords of the Underground,” which both outlets describe as a metal-leaning track with ghostly synth accents and piano melodies associated with Carpenter’s style. Stereogum and Consequence of Sound report that Cathedral represents Carpenter’s first graphic novel. The soundtrack also carries the same title as the graphic novel.
According to the reports, the soundtrack is made with Carpenter’s longtime bandmates Daniel Davies and his son Cody Carpenter. Both outlets include the announcement alongside a preview of the new single, framing the release as a multimedia expansion of Carpenter’s Halloween-era horror aesthetic. No additional release date details beyond August, nor further specifics about the plot or tracklist, are included in the provided excerpts. The announcement indicates that the graphic novel and music album are planned to launch as coordinated companion pieces.
