{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Castle Rat's &quot;Rat Queen&quot; Riley Pinkerton on Gothic Type O Negative Future &amp; Ceding Control of The Bestiary","description":"This week on the Loaded Radio Podcast, host Scott Penfold steps through the portal and into &quot;The Realm&quot; for an exclusive, feature-length conversation with heavy music\u2019s most captivating theatrical visionary: Riley Pinkerton, the legendary &quot;Rat Queen&quot; and frontwoman of Brooklyn medieval fantasy doom metal icons Castle Rat. \u3010 \ud83c\udfa7 INSIDE THIS WEEK'S FEATURE FEATURE: \u3011   Ceding the Throne: Riley opens up about the massive internal shift behind their breakthrough sophomore album, The Bestiary. She details the intense personal anxiety, tears, and creative friction of transitioning from a completely isolated solo songwriter to leading a fully collaborative band democracy.   The Gothic Horizon: In a massive exclusive reveal, Pinkerton teases the sonic blueprint for Castle Rat's currently in-development third studio record, detailing a distinct shift into late-'90s Brooklyn gothic metal inspired by Type O Negative.   The Cinematic Roots: Discover the exact multimedia, literary, and vintage film influences\u2014from Frank Frazetta paintings to classic '80s dark fantasy\u2014that forged Castle Rat's signature down-tuned slam grooves and sword-wielding stage universe.   \ud83d\udcf1 CONNECT WITH THE LOADED RADIO COMMUNITY:   Official Website: Head over to loadedradio.com for breaking news, full tour registries, and rock journalism updates.   The Socials: Join the conversation on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and watch our full video segments on YouTube!   Stream Live 24\/7: Download the free Loaded Radio App for iOS and Android to command our high-decibel, commercial-free digital audio stream anywhere on earth.   Stand disciplined, stay professional, and stay heavy. See you next week, pals! ","author_name":"Heavy Metal News &amp; Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/loadedradio.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41663970\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203015000"}