Castle

Castle with Mother Crone and Slow Goat
Castle is an active heavy/doom metal trio originally formed in San Francisco in 2009, known for their "witchy," occult-themed sound. The core of the band consists of vocalist/bassist Elizabeth Blackwell and guitarist Mat Davis, often supported by a rotating cast of session and touring drummers.
Mother Crone is an active progressive sludge and doom metal band based in Seattle, Washington, that originally formed in 2012. After a lengthy hiatus following their 2015 debut, they returned in early 2026 with their sophomore full-length album, Embrace the Death. The band's sound is characterized by a blend of heavy stoner riffs, atmospheric doom, and thrashy underpinnings, drawing inspiration from artists like Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Alcest.
Slow Goat is a heavy psych and doom metal band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2021. They are known for a sound that blends stoner rock, doom metal, and heavy psychedelia characterized by thick fuzz, searing melodies, and commanding, often "ethereal yet feral" vocals. The band's music is rooted in "gamy riffs cut from the flank of the Pacific Northwest". Their lyrics often explore dark, introspective themes.