Castle Rat
Castle Rat is an American doom metal band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2019. Known for their "medieval fantasy doom metal" aesthetic, they blend traditional doom and heavy metal with theatrical live performances inspired by Black Sabbath and Frank Frazetta's fantasy artwork. Led by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Riley Pinkerton, the band gained recognition for their debut album Into the Realm (2024) and elaborate stage shows featuring their nemesis, "The Rat Reaperess."
How Critics See Castle Rat
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
The Bestiary
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 66/100 across 5 reviews.
Castle Rat's The Bestiary leans hard into fantasy-driven doom and retro heavy metal, delivering memorable hooks even as its scope occasionally outstretches its production. Across p...
The Bestiary
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Castle Rat's The Bestiary leans hard into fantasy-driven doom and retro heavy metal, delivering memorable hooks even as its scope occasionally outstretches its production. Across p...
