GREEN LUNG GETS SPIRITUAL WITH NECROPOLITAN

Tom asks the question, “Did a folk horror/doom/stoner band just release the best horror “movie” of 2026?” Green Lung may very well have the answer to this!

Green Lung burst onto the metal scene less than a decade ago, and their blend of stoner/doom has since then brought the riffage of folk horror to the masses. When describing this band, I’ll often fall back on “What if Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Queen had a child…” This assertation isn’t far from the truth, and in September of this year we’ll be seeing the release of their newest opus, NECROPOLITAN. Each Green Lung release explores different occult and folk lore in Briton. NECROPOLITAN is no different, and promises a deep dive into the city of their birth, London, and the supernatural lore surrounding it. Richard Wells’ album cover art shows a royal turn for the quintet, featuring a purple aesthetic and imagery associated with London’s urban folk lore. Make sure to look for their mascot, the Goaty Boi, hidden somewhere in the art.

With the release of their first single off NECROPOLITAN, EVIL IN THIS HOUSE, they’ve also somehow managed to conquer 2026’s crop of lackluster horror film offerings with a music video. With the exception of a few notable entries (Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Iron Lung, and Hokum stand at the top of the pack) this year has been tepid at best. The video’s special effects are better than most Hollywood releases, and embrace the practical effects of the films the band grew up with. It embraces the look and feel of a Doctor Who production in the Tom Baker era, and casts the band as paranormal investigators seeking the titular EVIL IN THIS HOUSE. There are homages to everything that has come before, from the Omen to Amityville, making the video an Easter Basket filled with horror eggs, including the chest bursting, head exploding sort. The video is kinetic and fast, and it’s truly a gem worth repeated viewings to catch all the little nods.

The song itself follows the Green Lung way, incorporating Tom Templar’s tenor with heavy riffs, burning leads, and epic keys filling in the blanks to create a complete wall of sound. Templar’s vocals are spot on, and the song’s phrasing reminds me ANCIENT WAYS, on the last release THIS HEATHEN LAND. The chorus is pre-made to sing along to, and I see a long future for EVIL IN THIS HOUSE, not only with plays on YouTube, but at live performances. The song has a distinct GHOST sound to it (which is appropriate considering the source material for this song is a haunted house!), and one must wonder if it’s the influence of Opeth and Ghost producer Tom Dalgety on the band, as he takes a turn at the control board. The keyboard solo in particular has echoes of Ghost’s signature scales in it, and the album cover’s purples remind me of last year’s Skeleta imagery.

Pre-orders for the new album are live on the band’s website. Special pre-order kits are all sold out as of press time, but you can still look here! 

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