“I am your Rat Queen,” declares Riley Pinkerton, vocalist with Castle Rat. Standing on stage decked out in chainmail and battling a sinister figure in black robes, wielding a wicked-looking scythe, ...

Who can stop the irresistible rise of underground heavy metal’s most theatrical troupe? Pinkerton, the self-styled Rat Queen is taking no prisoners ...

In the vibrant world of modern music, few bands have captured attention quite like Castle Rat. With their unique blend of genres and captivating performances, this b ...

If a warrior queen painted by fantasy art godfather Frank Frazetta came to life and started a high-concept metal band rooted in sludgy, Black Sabbath–style riffs, you’d have Castle Rat. The band’s ...

Turnover have added a new Southern CA show to their Peripheral Vision tour, playing Ontario’s Toyota Arena on May 18. Portishead’s Beth Gibbons has announced her first ever North American solo tour in ...

Castle Rat have released a video for "Wizard." The band's new album The Bestiary will be released on September 19 via King Volume Records. You can see the video below.

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Swedish metal titans AMON AMARTH join forces with DETHKLOK for THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST. The extensive co-headliner crosses ...

Castle Rat have released a new video. It's for the track "Serpent." That song is off Bestiary which is out in September. You can see the video.