CASTLE RAT The Bestiary | BangerTV Metal Album Reviews
Castle Rat’s much anticipated sophomore album has arrived! The Rat Queen joined by The Count, The Plague Doctor, and The Druid have given us, The Bestiary, out now via King Volume Records.
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@filipeferreira180
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
That "it's a gimmick" moment from Blayne is just perfect.
I can't tell how many times i had that reaction with people making fun of power metal stuff. Yes guys with long hair talking about elves, unicorns and shit is cheesy and gimmicky and over the top, but what in metal isn't gimmicky or theatrical in any sort of way. Many times those people are fans of nordic guys brooding in the snowy forest, faces painted like a kiss tribute band.
So thanks for that Blayne
@2bricks420
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
The second half of Siren has me walking around trying to find heavy stuff to lift.
@JP-xi9ty
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Its like Kate Bush was prematurely reincarnated as a cosplaying semi-comedic warrior princess doom singer with chops and I'm here for it.
@jrand2148
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Now is forever in this realm
@paulibram3615
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Castle Rat…now and forever
@ericmoreau4568
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Good ole Castle Rat! 😎 👍
@bs-fn2mg
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I love gimmicks. I loved GWAR till Brockie died. The gimmick band just needs to actually play.
@michael_-X-_urban
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Castle Rat is the band that you assumed existed but didn't. Fucking love it.
@Dreaming_in_red
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I like Castle Rat – they are cool, and I like old school fantasy
@davidscottlane7771
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Great band, fantastic new album
@erghjunk
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
"Of course it's a gimmick, it's metal, it's all a gimmick!" PREACH
@shannonm.townsend1232
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Soft "e" bestiary
@waterdrinker90
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I've been absolutely on board with this band ever since I heard Cry for Me a little bit before their first release. Even though there was a short time before the last release and this one, I still think they evolved their sound enough and crafted great songs. Enough to justify a second release.
@xdi5a5terx56
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
i discovered this band like… today and i loved it, listened to this album and it was fun asf.
@ismaelfreytes1106
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Castle Rat is just overrated
@spvctreomega3566
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Just saw them live in Atlanta last night. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. 5 skull record with the live performance.
@williamstrong2068
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Its, its, formidable !
@OmegaManXis
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Came back to say that after a few listens this quickly became one of my albums of the year. I dig how some of the songs feel like Act 1 and Act 2 of a level much like Sonic classics did where it’s the same song but slightly remixed in tone and speed. I even like the more slower tracks. Easily a 4.5 💀 out of 5
@tomaskorenek1259
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
to be honest I'm more fascinated by the voice then the txxs, that album is putted together so well, brilliant sound & style …everything, they deserved be big
@nickpantchev5154
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
cant beleive i missed them but it was tiff and could only book one day off cause of work and bought be'lakor tickets months ago.
@acynecki
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I saw them perform 2 nights ago. Fantastic performance
@mikeb4858
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
"I can't in good conscience support a silly gimmick band like Castle Rat. It cheapens heavy metal" He thought, while carefully choosing which KISS t-shirt to wear that day.
@OmegaManXis
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Castle Rat is such a fun band to listen to. Both albums are pretty darn good.
@alexjbibbins
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
🖤🤟🏿🍄🖤🤟🏿🍄🖤🤟🏿🍄
@serkanakdagli6255
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
last one was great, show was great – this one is even greater!
@DregHeaps
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I predict a very quick Ghost-like career arc for this band
@lordhuggington9615
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
It doesn't feel gimmicky, all the aspects are good. there's gotta be room in metal for alls sorts of approaches, just like there's all sorts of approaches in music, like metal.
@_1989M_
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
this new cd was an instant hit for me guys, got my cd ordered.
I will be jamming this every day for a few months atleast.
⚔️⚔️🐀👸🐀⚔️⚔️
@JohnCook3d
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Haven't stopped listening to this album
@itsglen9646
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
You describe them very well. I love Castle Rat. Their music is good, their show is fun and entertaining. They walk a tightrope for sure.
I've seen them twice, both times as support, both times a sell out. Going for a third time on this tour where they headlining, at a bigger venue, and it's sold out. Yes, go see them and have a great time.
Worth mentioning they did a kickstarter for Bestiary and it raised 6 figures.
@pardus9688
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Nice
@gothicfriar
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Great review as always dude. Great shoutouts too! Need to pick this up!
@zan8152
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I haven't heard the album yet (I will, it sounds fun), but for those who like it, the clips sound a lot like Lowen's brand of thing to me. Yall should check out Lowen.
@ryanexsus
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
After seeing the vid of her playing banjo, it makes sense why this record reminded me of the Southern doom/sludge bands with that folky aspect to the music.
@DavidLantz88
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
"is the gimmick good?" bam. Nail on the head Blaine. great point. I love this band and I've been so confused by the recent haters. Also I love me a good metal gimmick like I am the intimidator. Also thanks for solicitor recommendation.
@emmanouilmpoulamatis5056
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I actually got to see them TWICE in one festival. They played Sonic Blast in Portugal both on the warmup and the last day. They were spectacular both times but especially the last day seeing them on the main stage was phenomenal.
@DanBergerInk
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Great review. Awesome band.
@samb495
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Castle Rat is keeping doom metal fun. Awesome.
@DrgGrog
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Great songs. Album would be better with less of the interlude tracks. Got tix to see them for my second time next month. And yes both show sold out. The future is bright for Castle Rat.
@vikingrbeerdserkr8406
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Just discovered them a bit earlier in the year, absolutely love everything about them.
@derekj5580
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Thanks, Blayne.
@bricriu
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Blayne is like a real life Kevin Smith character
@reliablealibi7341
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
When you hear the Rat Queen hit the scream on Dagger Dragger live, it’s absolutely chilling!
@brianwittmuss8036
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Got to experience them at Reggie’s in Chicago and it was an odyssey of doom I didn’t want to end! Best album of the year 👸👸👸
@DVAcme
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I discovered Castle Rat cause I was on a stoner metal binge on Pandora, particularly stuff like King Buffalo, All Them Witches, Greenleaf, Ruby The Hatchet, that sort of shit. Castle Rat immediately hooked me, their presentation, their musical talent, the charisma of their frontwoman, it hits so hard for me. It reminds me so mucho of Dio, bombastic and campy but powerfully sincere. Just good shit.
@42DEEP42THOUGHT42
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
DR3
🙁
@nkazarian
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
Are they a gimmick? Well on this tour they decided to bring their own lighting guy. Lets be clear, NOT a sound guy, but a lighting guy. That should be your answer. Still sounded amazing though.
@Chris_Longstreet
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 am
I love the new record. I backed on the Kickstarter and got the signed glow in the dark. It’s funny I saw them open for Green Lung last year and they were great. But after a year of touring and now a headliner, they were fantastic down in Columbus, Ohio. Can’t wait to see where things take this band. Cheers!!
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