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Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE)

CASTROFATE profile: www.myspace.com/castrofate

About Me


Hey--welcome to my profile. I am the guitarist/vocalist of CASTROFATE. Some of the tracks above are taken from our upcoming 10-song new album 'Cataclysmic Insanity' which is due July 2008. There are also a couple from our 8-song debut CD 'Awakening of the Beast' which came out just last year. The CD is available at cdbaby.com and also here for only $10. We also have 'Awakening of the Beast' T-shirts also for $10, 2-sided in sizes S, M, L, or XL. Check out the live videos below for some more of the band's music, including a cover of METALLICA's No Remorse, and a short KING DIAMOND intro to the first track!!
I'm a 26 year old guitarist/vocalist from Long Island, New York. I've been playing guitar for 16 years and have studied with Paul Marino, John Tsantakis, and Alex Skolnick. My style comes mostly from the influence of Metallica, Slayer, Death, Pantera, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden, which are bands I grew up listening to.
Catch us SATURDAY JULY 5 at ACE OF CLUBS aka ACME UNDERGROUND at 9 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette & Broadway) in NYC!! CASTLE 83-11 PRESENTS THRASH NIGHT!! Get yer tix from us only 10 bucks call 516-532-9919 or email [email protected] or pay at the door and tell the door you're there to see CASTROFATE!!
If you live down in South America in Ecuador, you'll also be able to catch us during August of 2008, we'll be heading down there for a full headlining tour!Check the tour dates above!
CASTROFATE - Awakening of the Beast
AVAILABLE NOW!!! $10 -- Shipping is $2 in the US, and $4 Overseas. Paypal ID is [email protected]
Check or Money Order also accepted. Make checks payable to Dan Castro. Send to:
Dan Castro/Castrofate, P.O. Box 20024, Floral Park, NY 11002
CLICK HERE to buy CASTROFATE - AWAKENING OF THE BEAST CD:
**FOR INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE ADD $4**
Check or Money Order also accepted. Make checks payable to Dan Castro. Send to:
Dan Castro/Castrofate, P.O. Box 20024, Floral Park, NY 11002
CLICK HERE to buy CASTROFATE T-SHIRTS Please specify in "Comments" which size you need -- Sizes currently available are S, M, L, and XL. (Larger sizes and girls' shirts are COMING SOON!):
PACKAGE DEAL ALSO AVAILABLE: a CD, a t-shirt, and a Midwest Nailgun Vol. 1 Compilation which includes an unmastered version of "Punishment" all for $20.
**FOR INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE ADD $4**
Check or Money Order also accepted. Make checks payable to Dan Castro. Send to:
Dan Castro/Castrofate, P.O. Box 20024, Floral Park, NY 11002
Castrofate began in 2004 when “Riffmeister Dan” Castro (vocalist/guitarist) decided to put a band together. The debut album "Awakening of the Beast" was released in April of 2007.
The style of Castrofate is derived from the influence of old school heavy metal like Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Death, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden. With the release of their debut album under their belt, some well-received radio play, and some intense live performances, Castrofate are gearing up to open for Testament and Raven, and take part in the TMT Metal Fest, while recording the follow-up to "Awakening of the Beast".
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CASTROFATE VIDS: www.youtube.com/castrofate
CASTROFATE opening for TESTAMENT at the STARLAND BALLROOM in SAYREVILLE, NJ on 4/5/08! "FUTILE ATTEMPT" closing track off our next album coming soon
Another new song "A New Hope" 4/5/08 at Starland Ballroom opening for TESTAMENT!
CASTROFATE at METAL MELTDOWN 3, DON HILL'S in NYC
Intro (King Diamond's "Cremation")"Awakening of the Beast" live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
"Silent Agony" (the instrumental track off the album) live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
"Punishment" live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
Castrofate covering Metallica's "No Remorse" live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
"Moment of Cataclysm" live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
"Time Horror" live at Metal Meltdown 3 on 8/2/07:
CASTROFATE at BROOKLYN METAL FEST 2, THE HOOK in BROOKLYN, NY:
"Serpentine" live at Brooklyn Metal Fest 2 on 6/22/07:
"Moment of Cataclysm" live at Brooklyn Metal Fest 2 on 6/22/07:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/8/2004
Band Website: castrofate.com
Band Members:
Left to Right:
Dave Matasavich - lead guitar (NOT YET PICTURED)
Tom Bradley - drums
Dan Castro - rhythm/lead guitar & vocals
Lewis Rosado - bass & backing vocals
Influences:
Hetfield and Dime ..m/
Dimebag Darrell (R.I.P.), Chuck Schuldiner (R.I.P.), James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Tony Iommi, Eric Peterson, James Danzo, Pete Pallis, Andy LaRoque, Doug Aldrich, John Rup, John Slater, Steve Wray, Mark Morton, Willie Adler, John Tsantakis, Ralph Santolla, Marty Friedman, James Murphy, Alex Skolnick, Ben Jackson, Jon Drenning, Jerry Watt, Geezer Butler, Jeff Lords, Jason Newsted, Steve Digiorgio, Cliff Burton.
Sounds Like:HEAVY
Type of Label: None

My Blog

CASTROFATE To Tour Ecuador in August

NY Based metal band CASTROFATE will be headlining a string of dates throughout Ecuador during the entire month of August. "There is a definite buzz going on down there for us. We will be featured in L...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:41:00 PST

Ecuador preparense para CASTROFATE en nuestra CATACLYSMIC SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR 2008 en Agosto!!

Que tal gente de Ecuador estamos muy contentos de llevarles nuestro metal a todos ustedes. VA ser una locura! Nosotros recien acabamos nuestro Nuevo cd I se esta publicando copias ahora, para tenerlo ...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:23:00 PST

Operation:Metal Siege POSTPONED

Due to an unfortunate series of events since Princess Hacksaw's untimely passing, the Operation:Metal Siege Fest has been postponed to a new date as yet to be determined. We may still be on the fest, ...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:12:00 PST

AAARRRGGGHHH MYSPACE TOP FRIENDS

damn myspace screws up again, removing and replacing all my top friends. if you were in my top friends before and/or you have me in your top friends, please message me with your URL or email address s...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Sat, 24 May 2008 01:09:00 PST

NEW CASTROFATE ALBUM COMPLETE / JUNE RELEASE / ONLY ON CD

Castrofate official myspace profile: www.myspace.com/castrofate The new Castrofate album 'Cataclysmic Insanity' has been completed, you can check out the closing track "Futile Attempt" right now...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Thu, 08 May 2008 03:01:00 PST

sorry i havent signed on in 5 days, thanks for the requests!

Hey everyone I havent had a chance to sign in here for 5 days until now.  I'm usually way to busy keeping up with my band CASTROFATE's myspace profile (www.myspace.com/castrofate). thanks to the ...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:40:00 PST

CASTROFATE in NYC! ACE OF CLUBS, FRIDAY 8PM! 4 NEW SONGS!

hey come check us out at ACE OF CLUBS at 9 Great Jones St in the City! (3rd st & Broadway) get there at 8pm THIS FRIDAY, only 10 bucks at the door and tell the door you’re there to see CASTR...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:42:00 PST

error approving comments

hey everyone, if you don’t see your comments, i’ve been getting some error messages with people’s comments, with no way to see the comment or approve it, it just says this in the mes...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:32:00 PST

APRIL 4 & 5 CASTROFATE METAL WEEKEND / SPECIAL GUEST FILLING IN THE LEAD GUITARIST POSITION

Come see us at ACE OF CLUBS in NYC on FRIDAY, APRIL 4th at 8pm! only $10 at the door and tell the door you’re there to see CASTROFATE!! PLUS -- if you need tickets to our show with TESTAMENT at ...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:51:00 PST

This profile SORT OF being neglected -- contact me on the CASTROFATE profile

Hey everyone just to let you know, I'm having trouble finding time to log in to this profile, because of the enormous demand of maintaining my band Castrofate's profile (www.myspace.com/castrofate). R...
Posted by Riffmeister Dan Castro (CASTROFATE) on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:36:00 PST