Brooklyn, United States · Formed 2019 · Heavy Metal · Doom Metal

Castle Rat

Castle Rat is a fantasy themed heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in October 2019.

Women in Metal Spotlight: Riley Pinkerton – lead vocals, rhythm guitar

Members & Line-up

Origin
Brooklyn, United States
Formed
2019 (active)
Genres
Heavy Metal, Doom Metal
Women
Members
  • Riley Pinkerton – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Franco Vittore – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Charley Ruddell – bass
  • Joshua Strmic – drums
  • Madeline Wright – stage performer
Labels
King Volume Records, Blues Funeral Recordings

Discography

Albums
  • “Into the Realm” (2024)
Singles & EPs
  • “The Bestiary” (2025, EP)

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CASTLE RAT join the Mystic Festival 2027 line-up

The Brooklyn doom metal band will play Gdańsk alongside Killswitch Engage, Sinister, Slift and previously announced acts.