Horror extraordinaire John Carpenter has released a stream of “Angel’s Asylum”, a new track that appears on the upcoming album Lost Themes II, which comes out April 15th via Sacred Bones Records.
The song is a reference to the Asylum comic book series he created with his wife and film producer Sandy King. Carpenter explains, ““Angel’s Asylum” has a driving rock sound and is more reminiscent of my later work. We initially started writing it for the comic book and we liked it so much we decided to put it on the album..
As Carpenter explains, the track has a bit of a harder edge, although that doesn’t mean there are any fewer synths or mystical qualities abound. In fact, I think it’s a wonderful blend of the classic Carpenter style with some more modern sprinklings. I’m totally into it, although my love for this man’s music is pretty much boundless, so I might be a tad biased.
You can pre-order Lost Themes II via iTunes.
Tour dates:
5/30 – Copenhagen – DR Koncerthuset – Koncertsalen
6/02 – Barcelona – Primavera
6/14 – Seattle – Paramount
6/15 – Portland – Arlene Schnitzer
6/17 – Oakland – Fox Theatre
6/18 – Los Angeles – Orpheum
6/21 – Denver – Gothic Theatre
6/23 – Austin Moody Theatre @ ACL LIVE
6/24 – Dallas – Majestic Theater
7/03 – Ásbrú ATP – Iceland
7/06 – Neuchâtel – International Film Festival
7/08 – New York – Playstation Theatre
7/12 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
7/15 – Detroit – The Masonic Temple
8/26 – Turin – Today’s Festival
8/28/16 – Rome – Auditorium Parco Della Musica / Santa Cecilia Hall
10/28 – Manchester – Albert Hall
10/29 – Manchester – Albert Hall
10/31 – London – Troxy
