John Carpenter's 14-Track Metal Nightmare
Legendary director's first graphic novel, Cathedral, brings horror to life in abandoned LA church with son Cody and godson Daniel Davies
John Carpenter, the renowned director and composer, has unveiled his latest project, a graphic novel called Cathedral, which was inspired by a dream he had in 2014. The project marks Carpenter's first full-length graphic novel and features a metal album soundtrack created with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies.
The graphic novel, set in an evil, abandoned church in downtown Los Angeles, is a horror story that was co-written with Sean Sobczak and edited and published by Carpenter's wife, Sandy King, the founder of Storm King Comics. The Cathedral soundtrack features 14 instrumental tracks, each marking a chapter in the graphic novel.
Carpenter has a long history of composing music for his films, including the iconic score for Halloween. He has also worked on the Lost Themes album series with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, the son of legendary Kinks guitarist Dave Davies. The Lost Themes series has seen the trio build lush, cinematic soundscapes over the last decade.
## What inspired Cathedral The idea for Cathedral was born out of a dream that Carpenter had in 2014. He quickly set to work fleshing out an outline musically, creating the group's first metal album. The music actually came first, with the 14 instrumental tracks each marking a chapter in the graphic novel.
## Why it matters Cathedral is a unique project that ties together Carpenter's passion for storytelling, music, and imagery. The graphic novel and soundtrack combination creates an immersive new world that showcases Carpenter's ability to craft compelling narratives across multiple mediums. The project's success could pave the way for more innovative storytelling approaches in the future.
The release of Cathedral is a significant milestone for Carpenter, who has been a major influence in the horror genre for decades. His ability to adapt and evolve as a storyteller has allowed him to remain relevant, and Cathedral is a testament to his continued creativity and innovation.
