new album
2xLP
out 19th June 2026
(Metropolis Records)
David Thrussell (Snog, Black Lung, Soma) and Darrin Verhagen (Shinjuku Thief) present a vivid retelling of the classic horror tale ‘The Call Of Cthulhu’, one of the most popular works by the iconic American writer H. P. Lovecraft.
Set against a bold and immersive soundscape, the legendary ‘The Call Of Cthulhu’ unfolds its nightmare vision of elder gods and ancient mysteries through Thrussell’s stentorian voice and Verhagen’s brilliant soundtrack.
H. P. Lovecraft himself needs little introduction. Described as the father of cosmic horror and generally acknowledged as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, his chilling stories of madness and mayhem have been adapted into popular films, graphic novels and radio plays.
Lovecraft’s work continues to resonate with modern day audiences through its visceral exploration of primal fear and deep psycho-geography, presenting stories that are at once both ancient and futuristic. They grapple with primordial angst, digital suffocation, alienation, atomisation and the loss of identity in an accelerating future, leaving an indelible mark across popular touchstones like John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ and swathes of outré culture.
Metropolis Records is proud to present this unique and spellbinding project of spoken word horror and weird fiction in a deluxe 2xLP ‘crushed bone’ colour vinyl edition with haunting original artwork by Richard Grant/I+T=R. It is sure to appeal to horror movie fans and lovers of dark music. A digital release will follow soon.
For it is indeed a New World…and H. P. Lovecraft saw it coming.
THE CALL OF CTHULHU
TRACKLIST
I. THE HORROR IN CLAY
II. THE TALE OF INSPECTOR LEGRASSE
III. THE MADNESS FROM THE SEA
Voice – David Thrussell
Music & Sound Design – Darrin Verhagen
Additional Sound Design & Music – Matthew Murana
