Fantasy Metal Warriors CASTLE RAT Release New Single 'SERPENT'

Lords of mythical heavy metal CASTLE RAT have revealed their 3rd and final single, 'SERPENT,' ahead of their massively anticipated sophomore album, The Bestiary, that will be released September 19th via King Volume Records (US) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe). Stream it now HERE.

Commenting on the song, Riley Pinkerton (The Rat Queen) states: 

"With ‘SERPENT,’ we wanted to explore the iconography of the snake—not just as a symbol of danger or deceit, but as a tragic figure, misunderstood and cast out. There's a tantalizing quality to the song; it's seductive and sympathetic all at once. The drums are bombastic, the tempo pushes toward this near-march that’s as danceable as it is headbang-worthy. We leaned into synth textures more prominently this time, adding a layer of eerie elegance to the chaos. It’s slithering, it’s sharp—it’s the serpent’s side of the story.”

'SERPENT' is the latest chapter to be revealed as CASTLE RAT's odyssey The Beastiary unfolds, following the introductions of 'WIZARD' and 'WOLF I.'

Additionally, CASTLE RAT will make their debut on the cover of Decibel Magazine's October issue. Purchase a copy HERE.