I mean, the lead singer walked on stage with big long curly hair carrying a f*cking sword and the bassist is wearing a plague Doctor mask. Yeah, I guess I'm in
@MrChristopherHaas4 ай бұрын
yep, me too
@jon-paulfilkins78204 ай бұрын
It's like a tribute to Heavy Metal.. the comic. The lead singer looks like she stepped out of a piece of Chris Achilléos artwork. Her vocals remind me of Sonja Kristina and Grace Slick. 70's hard rock riffage is also plus.
@VanDavis4 ай бұрын
So say we all. 🤘😑
@RibeiroGames124 ай бұрын
@@jon-paulfilkins7820 the riffs are straight up iommi worship wdym
@Miraihi4 ай бұрын
She also wears the chainmail bikini what's certainly a really classy retro fashion choice.
@gigglesmcfun2 ай бұрын
Druid drummer, Wizard guitarist, Artificer Alchemist Plague Doctor on bass, Barbarian lady frontlining! What a fuckin' party!!
@bennybongosbigolebonanza894Ай бұрын
Druid Drummer! 😂
@anusyee4431Ай бұрын
Frontlineing? No one says that.
@user-wg9qj1lz9k22 күн бұрын
And they all multi-class as bards
@HeathBlythe14 күн бұрын
Wizard guitarist is more like a vampire, but ok.
@jokerzbabe133 ай бұрын
Female guitarist. Chainmail bikini. Big 80's hair. Plague mask bassist. Antlers on the drummer. HELL YEAH.
@minacapella83193 ай бұрын
Female singer
@jokerzbabe133 ай бұрын
@@minacapella8319 on it's own, that isn't very outrageous, but the fact she can sing AND play guitar at the same time successfully, IS truly outrageous. I love it.
@nankypooh6553 ай бұрын
@@jokerzbabe13 It's not THAT hard to do. ANYBODY can do it regardless of gender if the practice and concentrate hard enough.
@jokerzbabe133 ай бұрын
@@nankypooh655 "It's not that hard." Tell that to the woman on stage who spent YEARS of her life committing to that skill.
@ColtraneTaylor3 ай бұрын
@@nankypooh655 Yes. The standards have dropped incredibly the last two decades and noobs who don't play music are talking about their braindead opinions as fact.
@spiderdaveart76094 ай бұрын
the best D&D campaign I've ever seen!!
@CaedesVagus Жыл бұрын
1:18 Dagger dragger 7:57 Feed the dream 12:27 Red sands 21:05 unknown song 26:37 Nightblood
@jcsk84 ай бұрын
Thanks friend. You´re a good friend.
@goregoregadgetx67744 ай бұрын
The ending of "Red Sands" had me searching for a damn setlist
@davidaston57734 ай бұрын
FROM THE Castle Rat Bandcamp: 1. Dagger Dragger 2. Feed The Dream 3. Resurrector 4. Red Sands 5. The Mirror 6. Cry For Me 7. Realm 8. Fresh Fur 9. Nightblood NOW IS FOREVER!
@FuzzyDancingBear4 ай бұрын
NICE
@talkingmudcrab7184 ай бұрын
You da real MVP.
@dylanakent4 ай бұрын
Actual unvarnished 1970s hard rock!!!! Amazing!!!!
@ogopogo13974 ай бұрын
except it isnt. Its not the 70's. You are so fake. If your new woke world is so great, why are you trying (and failing) to recapture an unwoke era?
@godlesspeacesign88523 ай бұрын
but its 2024. that just means theyre gimmick riding hacks.
@BadWolf7623 ай бұрын
@@godlesspeacesign8852Doesn't sound like a gimmick to me. You can go back to Taylor Swift videos now.
@livejay90623 ай бұрын
@@BadWolf762 yeah, because some of us don't care for cheesy, hackney, stoner "metal", with out of key vocals and stupid outfits, we must automatically be Swifties. Sounds literally nothing like 70's music, except maybe that it's lo-fi.
@StinkyWizleteets3 ай бұрын
@livejay9062 yeah how dare he call you a Swifty when you look more like a Backstreet Boys fanboi
@BrianM-440413 ай бұрын
I love doomy stoner medieval fantasy music so i was powerless against this bands magnetic personality. I am sold. That bluesy dark psychedelia metal never gets old. Love it!
@anonymous_friend3 ай бұрын
All they need is a live snake to really tie it together.
@nankypooh6553 ай бұрын
NOT ON YOUR LIFE! SNAKES EAT RATS!
@maxo11242 ай бұрын
you must have one in the pocket
@bloodlettingtraumaАй бұрын
needed this comment lol so true!
@countdunkelheit13894 ай бұрын
The Druid is a tight drummer. On point as f*ck
@bjwnashe55893 ай бұрын
The Rat Queen can sing and play guitar very well. The whole band is excellent. Great stuff.
@fortheloveofnoise92984 ай бұрын
I painted a painting while listening to this just now, for the first time..
@donnieallums48473 ай бұрын
Congratulations the music inspired you ! What was the painting of , try to describe it! Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
@TheCMoneyPlaya4 ай бұрын
this is what rock n roll is about!
@TheWizaard4 ай бұрын
This band deserves a crowd that's capable of smiling.
@magneto443 ай бұрын
smiling is for the weak!
@will420high43 ай бұрын
@@magneto44 Edgy 14yo here lmao
@magneto443 ай бұрын
@@will420high4 sure, like 30 years ago 😜
@hellbound20122 ай бұрын
People smiling at heavy rock shows are posers. I mean you don't have to frown but save that shit for a phish concert or some other garbage
@TheWizaard2 ай бұрын
@hellbound2012 Yikes.
@wub57536 күн бұрын
It's hard to describe to people who don't play drums how fucking beast this drummer is. Perpetually in the pocket, just oozing style. Just flexing his skill and prowess the entire fucking time. Rock on forever, Master Druid 🤟
@mauriciopegini2705 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing band, such heavy stoner riffs and beautiful vocals, they know how to make a good show, i was very entertained the whole show
@epsilonvonvehron58203 ай бұрын
All hail Castle Rat! Warms my cold ol heart to hear this in 2024.
@jcsk84 ай бұрын
Sound is awesome. Congrats for who´s in charge of the mixing.
@Thornspyre813 ай бұрын
Except the vocal levels
@magnusprime103 ай бұрын
@@Thornspyre81 I feel like she might be a quiet singer
@bmmaaate3 ай бұрын
@@Thornspyre81 This is way better mixing than on the previous video that i skipped cos there was barely any vocal at all.
@erickent42484 ай бұрын
I am very glad KZfaq introduced me to you guys, I love your riffs and your characters, you guys rock! Come to St. Pete!
@charliekennedy75403 ай бұрын
The Druid is a fucking monster. Always in the pocket and beats the shit outta those drums. Love it.
@itshel26774 ай бұрын
Spellbound. It feels like they practised ritual magick on me. My soul has been stolen and my heart turned to black ice; crows everywhere. I'm the only one left in the village. 10/10 would hire for my daughters 9th birthday
@HonRevPTB3 ай бұрын
LMFAO
@Ennombredelaverdad35Ай бұрын
Das tu alma por tan poco?
@gracelee58363 ай бұрын
this is the coolest band i've seen in a long long time
@Wyldwulf4 ай бұрын
In ancient times, Hundreds of years before the dawn of history Lived a strange race of people, the Druids
@KB-yv9dm3 күн бұрын
No one knew where dey came from or... wut dey was doin'
@stupidhandles3 ай бұрын
This is what rock should be about. Pure fucking theatre and entertainment, not narcissism and ego like most "cool" bands.
@klompb3 ай бұрын
This band is so F-ing metal! I love it.
@nankypooh6553 ай бұрын
Now that Castle Rat has performed at St. Vitus, they should share the stage WITH ST. VITUS! I'd LOVE to see THAT!
@Mr.Foggybrain3 ай бұрын
Thanking the algorithm that brought me here! 🙏 Castle Rat, you've got another new fan! 🤘
@abe84354 ай бұрын
Great video and sound quality. I wish they’d show more of the singer’s guitar playing. It’s amazing to me that she’s holding down the main riff at 23:28 while singing that chorus so effortlessly
@cakecakeham58233 ай бұрын
This is a pivotal discovery!
@bafumat3 ай бұрын
These fuckers are killing it. I'm smitten with the entire thing.
@compellor1st3 ай бұрын
Performance art with killer music!
@spottheturtle95684 ай бұрын
Are these guys Grace Slick and Geezer's bastard love children. I, for one, fucking love it!
@MarvinMonroe3 ай бұрын
Holy good god in heaven shes awesome
@babubidadubi7514 Жыл бұрын
awesome band that looks like an awesome dnd group. what not to love.
@isabellawolgoth94473 ай бұрын
Found them randomly on Bandcamp and boom! Instant fan. Wish I still had a cassette deck.
@Honest_Grifter3 ай бұрын
My old dodge has a tape deck, and this album us going straight in it when it drops in april!
@martymcfly0024 ай бұрын
Lead guitarist is kicking ass!
@NihiliusX4 ай бұрын
Gives me vibes of The Sword. Love it!
@DaveBucklin3 ай бұрын
First thing I thought of!
@billhicks90563 ай бұрын
I can smell the sweat, cologne and reefer permeating the air. This would be an awesome live show!
@readonly9994 ай бұрын
If you hadn't told me this footage is from 2023, I would have never known!
@higherself71293 ай бұрын
NOW IS FOREVER, IN THIS REALM ❤️🪦⚰️
@VanDavis4 ай бұрын
FUCKING. LOVE IT. Need you guys in Asheville, NC ASAP!
@EliLemke-ft3fs4 ай бұрын
Second this
@Mayo-Lord3 ай бұрын
Asheville would be the perfect crowd for them.
@sindex3 ай бұрын
Agreed. Orange Peel would be a great venue to see them in
@Ith4qua3 ай бұрын
Man, get them to Oklahoma City. And then get them out asap, before theyre corrupted by the apathy that oozes from every crack of this city, theyre too awesome
@Chaosmos_13493 ай бұрын
Man this is such an awesome set. Super solid too. Hope more people discover this band.
@electricwizard30004 ай бұрын
Rapidly becoming one of my favorite new bands. Viva la Vitus! 🤘
@user-it8on1qp9m3 ай бұрын
Great band. Kudos to their sound man!
@Mayo-Lord3 ай бұрын
This is siggasfuc. I am but a peasant boii, riddled with plague and writhing at the gates. The rat reaperess edges closer and I yearn for the kiss of deth.
@Superpicl4 ай бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen, Red Sonja on vocals!
@EricHansenMSI4 ай бұрын
I just listened to this twice in a row. This is awesome!
@padyshachemperor59554 ай бұрын
Ok now I’m invested to dig up about their lore
@codykemmet22365 ай бұрын
My friends and I had an awesome band but we didn’t make it far enough. Thank you for the show. I value your music and talent. A new old favorite ~Cotise
@youllis3 ай бұрын
My friend and I made Foxzen I hope you had fun or your music gets rediscovered or resurrected!
@user-rq6os1vf3u4 ай бұрын
Good music guys! Wish you to release couple albums of this awesomeness in couple of years. Vocal is flawless!
@monocerotisdoomed45854 ай бұрын
They have their debut LP in April!
@ofidelisartes2 ай бұрын
FROM ANOTHER LEVEL, next years f@cking fire!
@mcoopcoop4 ай бұрын
I'm 100% in on this wild ride
@yogimarkmac3 ай бұрын
Rock and Roll is alive and well.
@higherself71293 ай бұрын
They are so fucking cool! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!
@BadWolf7623 ай бұрын
Giving me an early Black Sabbath vibe.
@Les5373 ай бұрын
Rat Reaper stole my heart.
@davidaston57734 ай бұрын
NOW IT'S FOREVER!
@guarazu.comics4 ай бұрын
First listening and I already love the band!
@JS-34 ай бұрын
fuck yeah! would love to see these guys live 🤘
@will420high43 ай бұрын
Great energy and sound!!!
@jcsk84 ай бұрын
Now the algorithym brouhgt me to a GREAT place.
@hommedammn71324 ай бұрын
Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!
@chuckh.63154 ай бұрын
This is killer! I can definitely hear some Black Sabbath influence , love it!
@Tsotha3 ай бұрын
I like the singer doing similar spoken word bits in between songs as Michael Moorcock did at Hawkwind concerts back in the day
@RadAlarm3 ай бұрын
"The wizard blew his horn"
@frogsuitsman48532 ай бұрын
Nailed it! Professionals. If a Castler sees this please hit Colorado on a tour 🙏
@AngelMalakim13 күн бұрын
+9000 echos! plz come to Colorado!!!
@VanaheimrUllr3 ай бұрын
I love the killer-combo of influences you have, and the cherry-on-the-top musical addition, that you have conveyed out to us, from your inner golden grooves. Keep pushing the limits! Happy I stumbled upon this band, thanks =)
@Faustustopheles3 ай бұрын
we need this in Detroit
@richardwinchester24183 ай бұрын
I’m having a Dark PAGAN classic ROCK infusion!!! WOW!!! Rat Queen on Castle Rat!
@earlbrackett65084 ай бұрын
thoroughly impressed, fantastic performance, I hope they find a sizeable audience & keep it rockin' for the foreseeable future. very entertaining.
@Andtherewasguitar4 ай бұрын
Epic. Looking forward to see how this band will develop.
@MibuTempest3 ай бұрын
i adore this ritual
@MibuTempest3 ай бұрын
now is forever!
@DropB3 ай бұрын
I didn't know, that I needed some Dungeons & Dragons Stoner Rock in my life. But now I do.
@rewindcat79273 ай бұрын
Great band, great performance 10/10
@kendo58623 ай бұрын
Can see Kenny from South Park in the front row, off his face on cat piss
@BSIII3 ай бұрын
Red Sands is a straight up banger.
@kronosad2759 Жыл бұрын
Much love from Manila, Philippines! Stone/doom on! That fuckin' guy with the cellphone in the end blocking that epic scene! *smh
I don't know what a castle rat is, but after watching this, I want to be one
@CaedesVagus Жыл бұрын
32:59 that damn phone interrupted one of the best parts 😭
@user-qw1yr1wc8u3 ай бұрын
This is beautiful❤❤❤
@brianstewart4253 ай бұрын
Wow, I really hope they do a West Coast tour at some point
@donnieallums48473 ай бұрын
First time hearing this band! They are amazing. Great hard driving sound! Love my rat queen! She is so sexy! Greetings from south east Alabama usa. Love the showmanship entertaining on more than one level. ☮️❤️
@notivaga44023 ай бұрын
Muita admiração, voces tem muito potencial e um futuro gigante 🇧🇷
@CMCustom1123 ай бұрын
(in Jon Snow's voice) She's my Queen..... She's My RAT QUEEEEEEEN.
@cristiancabrera66274 ай бұрын
Gracias algorismo de KZfaq!
@dimitris9900Ай бұрын
What a beautiful show The music is amazing The vocals are brilliant My black heart says thank you
@talkingmudcrab7184 ай бұрын
I'm guessing this started when someone forgot to bring the rulebook set to D&D night and they jammed out instead since they were all there anyway.
@kitchenasmr68763 ай бұрын
Y'all do birthday parties?
@vfxforge2 ай бұрын
New album just dropped and I absolutely love it
@phalliccc4 ай бұрын
IN DOOM WE TRVST
@TimMcTim18883 ай бұрын
Are you not entertained? 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@radicalcartoons2766Ай бұрын
Suddenly getting this in your feed is what KZfaq is for! ❤
@Tsureiki3 ай бұрын
damn, i didn't expect to find this badass band. what a lucky day! pretty f'kn' sick
@julieschubert15783 ай бұрын
everything old is new again.
@micheleporcu22872 ай бұрын
Ok I m in love, with the singer AND with the music. FINALLY sone great doom in this years !
@robashton86064 ай бұрын
So glad this one had the sound from the board! I've been looking for a decent live vid of these for ages.