Castle Rat - Into The Realm (Vinyl/Record)

Castle Rat:  Brooklyn, New York.

Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal band led by the Rat Queen on a mission to expand and defend ‘The Realm’ from those who seek to destroy it. She is joined by The Count, The Plague Doctor, and The Druid. Together they face the relentless wrath of their arch nemesis: Death Herself — ‘The Rat Reaperess.”

Into The Realm is the debut album by Brooklyn-based doom metal band Castle Rat.

The album is a concept album that tells the story of a mythical journey through a fantastical realm of medieval swords and sorcery. The music is a blend of doom metal, traditional metal, and hard rock, with influences from bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Candlemass. The album has been praised for its heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and epic atmosphere.

Castle Rat is known for its theatrical live shows, which often feature full costumes, choreographed sword fighting, and fake blood. The band has toured extensively in support of Into the Realm, and has played alongside such bands as Brant Bjork, 1000mods, Monster Magnet, Colour Haze, and the Melvins.