Castle Rat is an American doom metal band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2019. The group draws inspiration from the medieval era, with each member adopting a distinct persona. The lineup features the Rat Queen (Riley Pinkerton) on vocals and rhythm guitar, the Count (Franco Vittore) on lead guitar, the Plague Doctor (Charley Ruddell) on bass, and the Druid (Josh Strmic) on drums. Madeline Wright, portraying the Rat Reaperess, is considered an arch-nemesis and performs on stage with the band, though she does not play an instrument.
The band's initial lineup, before the current members took their roles, included Pinkerton, guitarist Henry Black as the Count, bassist Ron Lazilotta as the Plague Doctor, Strmic, and Wright. Their debut performance occurred on August 15, 2019, in Brooklyn, sharing the stage with Silk War, Turbo Goth, and Free Land.
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