Castle Rat

Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band from New York City led by frontwoman Riley Pinkerton, who performs as the Rat Queen. The band's stated mission is to expand and defend 'The Realm' from those who seek to destroy it. Castle Rat combines electrifying theater with fantasy heavy metal in its live performances. The band sells merchandise, including a Rat Queen ringer tee, through its Bandcamp page, and tickets and news are available at castlerat.com. Pinkerton addressed online comments calling Castle Rat 'industry plants,' saying she finds the idea hilarious and a compliment.