Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band hailing from Brooklyn, NY, led by ‘The Rat Queen,’ Riley Pinkerton on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. On her mission to expand and defend ‘The Realm’ from those who seek to destroy it, The Rat Queen is joined by ‘The Count,’ Franco Vittore, on lead guitar and backing vocals; ‘The Plague Doctor,’ Charley Ruddell on bass; and ‘The Druid,” Joshua Strmic, on drums. Together they face the relentless wrath of their arch nemesis: Death Herself — ‘The Rat Reaperess.” Along their journey Castle Rat has toured American Southwest, played DesertFest NYC (Melvins/Boris/Monster Magnet) and played as support for Monolord, Firebreather, Stonefield, & The Well, with their debut LP ‘Into The Realm’ set to release in April 2024. Since the band’s pre-plague inception in October 2019, Castle Rat has forged an album and curated a live performance to satisfy those who crave swords & sorcery; stoner & doom; battle-babes & beasts; Frazetta & Sabbath.
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Castle Rat plays a theatrical brand of medieval fantasy doom metal and stoner rock, characterized by crushing riffs and occult storytelling.
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Castle Rat's live performances feature elaborate medieval fantasy costumes, theatrical personas, and heavy stoner-doom instrumentation.
Castle Rat consists of Riley Pinkerton, Franco Vittore, Charley Ruddell, and Joshua Strmic.
Castle Rat originates from Brooklyn, New York.
