Castle Rat
The Bestiary (Digipack CD)

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Blues Funeral / Cargo
Release date: 19/Sep/2025

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Sales Rank:

#409 in Heavy Metal
#1832 in Rock

Style:

Heavy Metal

Product No.:

2101433861

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Phoenix I

1.2 Wolf I

1.3 Wizard

1.4 Siren

1.5 Unicorn

1.6 Path Of Moss

1.7 Crystal Cave

2.1 Serpent

2.2 Wolf Ii

2.3 Dragon

2.4 Summoning Spell

2.5 Sun Song

2.6 Phoenix Ii

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Description:

"The Bestiary" (Digipack CD) by Castle Rat is a dark, immersive heavy rock experience presented in an elegant cardboard digipack format. Across the album, Castle Rat conjure a cinematic blend of doom-laden riffs, proto-metal energy and occult, fantasy-tinged atmospheres, evoking ancient myths, haunted battlegrounds and shadowy rituals. The songs shift between slow, crushing passages and driving, galloping sections, creating a dynamic journey that feels both theatrical and fiercely raw. Carefully sequenced to be heard as a complete work, "The Bestiary" invites listeners into a self-contained world, with evocative melodies, commanding vocals and guitar tones steeped in classic underground metal tradition.

The digipack CD edition enhances the album's immersive concept with a tactile, collectible presentation. The sturdy, fold-out packaging and printed artwork underscore the record's thematic focus on creatures, legends and dark fantasy, making the physical release an ideal choice for fans who value visual storytelling alongside the music. This CD version is designed for repeated listening, with a clear, powerful production that maintains the band's gritty edge while letting every instrument breathe.

Castle Rat are a rising force in the contemporary heavy underground, known for their theatrical stage presence, narrative world-building and a sound that bridges epic doom, traditional heavy metal and psych-tinged hard rock. Through a steady stream of buzz-worthy live shows, festival slots and word-of-mouth acclaim among genre devotees, the band have quickly earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive new names in occult-leaning metal. Their ability to fuse vivid storytelling with crushing riffs has drawn attention from fans of both classic and modern heavy music.

"The Bestiary" is released by Blues Funeral / Cargo, a collaboration rooted in deep respect for the heavy and psychedelic underground. Blues Funeral has become synonymous with thoughtfully curated rock, metal and doom releases, placing strong emphasis on cohesive album concepts, high-quality packaging and audiophile-minded production values. In cooperation with distribution partner Cargo, these releases reach dedicated listeners worldwide, ensuring that singular, visionary bands like Castle Rat can find an audience far beyond their local scenes. With this digipack CD, Blues Funeral / Cargo once more underline their role as a reliable source for carefully crafted, artist-driven heavy music.

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Manufacturer No.:

00170982

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