Castle Rat release new song ‘SERPENT’

CASTLE RAT have released a brand new single!

The new single, titled SERPENT, is the third and final track lifted from the mythical heavy metal band’s upcoming sophomore album The Bestiary, which is scheduled to be released in September this year, via King Volume Records (US) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe).

Speaking about the new single, guitarist and vocalist Riley Pinkerton (The Rat Queen) shares, “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.”

Listen to SERPENT here: 

The Bestiary is set for release on September 19th via King Volume Records (North America) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe). Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here. 

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