Mpls: Castle Rat at Varsity Theater (Oct 14, 2026)
October 14 @ 6:00 pm
Castle Rat at Varsity Theater (Oct 14, 2026)
One of the hottest bands touring this realm is Castle Rat. They are stopping by the Varsity Theater, in Minneapolis, on October 14, 2026.
Castle Rat at the Ship, Kansas City (September 12, 2025)
We drove to the Ship, Kansas City, on September 12, 2025 to witness fantasy doom metal: “Headlining was Castle Rat, delivering a powerful blend of Doom Metal, fantasy storytelling, and… sword fighting! Did I mention they’re theatrical? On lead vocals and rhythm guitar is the Rat Queen and all-around renaissance woman herself, Riley Pinkerton, backed by a band of fantasy characters: The Count (Franco Vittore, lead guitar/backing vocals), The Plague Doctor (Charley Ruddel, bass), The Druid (Josh Strmic, drums), and the Rat Reapress—not a musician, but a performer and antagonist to our heroic musicians (Rebecca Corrigan). Nostalgic clean vocals, Sabbath worthy bass lines, all the riffs you could want, gripping guitar solos, and a maniac of a drummer that I still won’t stop talking about… that’s a recipe for success on its own. Now add in a story line woven through the albums and into the stage show and a call to action for the crowd to assist the band in saving The Realm… the crowd went insane for this band. Castle Rat is out supporting their new album The Bestiary, a much-anticipated follow-up to their debut Into the Realm (2024). They’re causing quite a stir, and I highly recommend seeing them in smaller venues while you still can. This show confirmed that it may have been our last chance before they’re playing much larger rooms. If you’re lucky enough to be near a show that hasn’t sold out, grab a ticket now… and order that new album as well.”
Unto Others and Wraith Knight to open.
Tour Dates
Sep 23 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 3 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 9 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 3 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 9 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.