Rattenkönig is a French dungeon synth project active for a brief but intense period between August 2017 and August 2018. Its sound belongs to the darker, more atmospheric branch of the genre, with strong medieval and nocturnal themes. The project released a compact but influential set of demos and EPs that circulated widely in the underground scene. rattenkonig1.bandcamp.com
The project is also known under the alias Whispering Oak, as confirmed by discographic records. Rate Your Music
Rattenkönig’s style is defined by:
The project’s most circulated release, Blind, Obsessed With the Moon (2018), blends dungeon synth with dark ambient and medieval atmospheres. YouTube
Authoritative sources list one album and four EPs/demos, all released between 2017 and 2018. Rate Your Music
Rattenkönig’s imagery revolves around:
The project’s atmosphere is introspective and cold, leaning toward the dark ambient side of dungeon synth.
Despite its short lifespan, Rattenkönig left a clear mark on the European dungeon synth underground: