Female fronted stoner/doom metal is few and few between these days. But few bands within that specific demographic meet the same amount of finesse as Castle does. With unique and catchy riffs and captivating vocals, they obtain a awesome and unique sound that is underrated in today’s metal world. Read on to learn more of this amazing band on their influences, background, and what recording their new album Blacklands, out now on Prosthetic Records.

So tell us a little bit about Castle’s past. Were any of you in bands prior to Castle? How did you guys meet and what made you all want to make doom metal?

Mat: Yes, Al and I were in a bunch of bands over the years, going back to the late 80′s.  Castle is really a culmination of all that experience.  When I started Castle in 2006 it was just me writing.  I had a couple early incarnations of the band but nothing took off.  I met Liz about four years ago and shortly after that we were working together.  Al and I have known each other going way back so when Liz and I had the lyrics and melodies down I called him up and asked him to play drums on what became the first album. This was in 2010.

One thing that immediately sets you apart from the rest is that you have a female singer. Elizabeth, do you feel any sort of pressure fronting this band? How have folks received your music so far?

Liz:  Only in a good way…yeah, pressure to deliver performances worthy of the music.  Other than that not really.  We’re pretty focused on what we do and I myself don’t hold us up to a different light and compare us to what other bands are doing.  The response has been great.

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