Alex Turner recites a spoken word story on a forthcoming album by his Arctic Monkeys bandmate Matt Helders, it's been revealed.

Turner's composition will open and close Helders' 'Late Night Tales' compilation, which features tracks chosen by the drummer.

The track list on the album, which is released in October, includes songs by The Coral and The Rapture.

According to the Guardian, Turner will recite a sequel to the story when the album is launched officially at London's Lock Tavern on October 19th.

(by Jason Gregory)