Artist profile · 07/07/2026
Castle Rat
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About
Castle Rat, Brooklyn's medieval fantasy doom metal, conjuring dark atmospheres since 2019.
Castle Rat crafts a distinctive form of doom metal characterized by medieval fantasy elements and traditional heavy metal influences. Their debut album, Into The Realm (2024), released on King Volume, was issued as a limited edition vinyl with several pressings, some commanding high collector interest. Their sophomore LP, The Bestiary (2025), continues in the heavy and doom rock tradition with a rich tracklist of 13 songs, also released as a limited edition LP with multiple variant pressings.
The band is known for evocative theatrical live shows and a strong connection to fantasy imagery reminiscent of classic genre artwork.
Discography
Castle Rat discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Data provided by Discogs
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Signature songs
- 01
Feed The DreamInto The Realm · 2024 - 02Dagger DraggerInto The Realm · 2024
- 03
WizardThe Bestiary · 2025 - 04WOLF IThe Bestiary · 2025
- 05Fresh FurInto The Realm · 2024
- 06Cry For MeInto The Realm · 2024
- 07ResurrectorInto The Realm · 2024
- 08SIRENThe Bestiary · 2025
Essentials
2 Castle Rat albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2024Debut album with a focused selection of 9 tracks blending doom and heavy metal, originally issued by King Volume with limited vinyl pressings that reached prices over €160 to €1760.
9 tracksLimited EditionKing Volume labelVinyl LP
#2 · 2025Second studio album featuring 13 tracks with a doom metal and hard rock sound, released as limited edition LPs on King Volume with eight variant pressings known.
13 tracksLimited EditionKing Volume labelVinyl LP
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Into The Realm limited edition LP releases
Into The Realm was released in 2024 as a limited edition vinyl LP on King Volume label with several pressings. Some copies reached prices as high as €1760, indicating collector demand and rarity.
The Bestiary multiple limited edition pressings
The Bestiary album, issued in 2025 on King Volume, is available in at least eight vinyl versions with limited editions. Pricing ranges from about €24 to €88 depending on the pressing and condition.
Castle Rat's blend of metal subgenres
Castle Rat's style combines doom metal, traditional doom, stoner metal, and occult rock with hard rock elements, shaping a medieval fantasy doom metal aesthetic since their 2019 formation in Brooklyn.
"Not just doom, but medieval fantasy doom metal with theatrical shows and a nod to classic fantasy art."— Band description
Castle Rat vinyl discography
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the key vinyl releases of Castle Rat?
Castle Rat's main vinyl releases are Into The Realm (2024) and The Bestiary (2025), both limited edition LPs issued by King Volume.
Which format do Castle Rat's albums appear on vinyl?
The band's albums are available as limited edition vinyl LPs, often issued in multiple pressings with collectible variants.
When was Castle Rat formed and where are they from?
Castle Rat was formed in 2019 in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in doom metal with fantasy-themed elements.
How does Castle Rat's music blend different metal genres?
The band fuses doom metal, traditional doom, occult rock, and hard rock to create a theatrical medieval fantasy doom metal sound.
Are there special stage performances related to Castle Rat's music?
Yes, Castle Rat is known for theatrical live shows featuring fantasy characters and storytelling aligned with their medieval doom metal themes.
What is the price range for Castle Rat's vinyl LPs on the collector market?
Price for vinyl originals range from roughly €24 for some pressings of The Bestiary to up to €1760 for rare limited editions of Into The Realm.
Can Castle Rat vinyl be found in France?
French collectors can find Castle Rat vinyl through international distributors and online marketplaces, but availability varies with limited editions.
What labels have released Castle Rat vinyl records?
All known vinyl releases to date have been issued through King Volume, a label specialized in hard and doom metal acts.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.