Castle Rat - The Bestiary (Deepest Depths Colour Vinyl)

Experience the critically acclaimed second full-length album, 'The Bestiary,' from NYC's Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band, Castle Rat. This vinyl edition features the album pressed on the striking 'Deepest Depths' colour vinyl. Led by 'The Rat Queen' Riley Pinkerton, Castle Rat delivers a sound steeped in lore, appealing to fans of stoner, doom, swords and sorcery, and classic heavy metal influences like Frazette and Sabbath.

Band Background

Castle Rat, formed in October 2019, is driven by 'The Rat Queen' Riley Pinkerton (rhythm guitar/lead vocals). The lineup includes 'The Count' (Franco Vittore) on lead guitar/backing vocals, 'The Plague Doctor' (Charley Ruddell) on bass, and 'The All-Seeing Druid' (Josh Strmic) on drums. Their sophomore effort, 'The Bestiary,' followed a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign in early 2025, which raised $139k, making it the most successful metal Kickstarter in over a decade. The album was recorded with producer Randall Dunn (known for work with Sunn O, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Björk).

Key Features/Benefits

• Format: LP Record (Vinyl)
• Special Edition: Pressed on 'Deepest Depths' Colour Vinyl
• Genre: Rock / Heavy Metal (Doom Metal Best Sellers Rank #4)
• Features the acclaimed second full-length album from Castle Rat.
• Manufactured in the Czech Republic.

Specifications

• Artist: Castle Rat
• Album: The Bestiary
• Binding: lp_record
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 2026-05-29
• Weight: 281g
• Dimensions: 1x1x1mm (0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm)
• Manufacturer: LOMA VISTA RECORDING
• Label: LOMA VISTA RECORDING

Secure this highly sought-after vinyl pressing of 'The Bestiary' and immerse yourself in the lore-laden heavy metal world crafted by Castle Rat.