DIRE PERIL releases "The Extraterrestrial Compendium" album artwork and track list.

Sacramento, California based power metal band and past Focus on Metal guests DIRE PERIL have released the artwork and track list for their upcoming full length debut album "The Extraterrestrial Compendium" to be released during 2016.

Dire Peril guitarist Jason Ashcraft has checked in with the following comment:

The band just ran a successful indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the new album and as a promise for reaching our stretch goal, we are releasing the album cover artwork and track list early to the public. The artwork was created by french artist Gwen Vibancos.

Dire Peril - "The Extraterrestrial Compendium" track list:

01: TMA-0
02: Yautja (Hunter Culture)
03: Planet Preservation
04: Enemy Mine
05: The Visitor
06: Altar IV: The Forbidden Planet
07: Total Recall
08: Queen of the Galaxy*
09: Roughnecks
10: Blood in the Ice
11: Riddick's Fury
12: TMA-1
13: A Space Odyssey

The album will be mixed by Carlos Alvarez of Dirty Viking Audio Productions and will ultimately b mastered in France at Tower Studios (Ayreon, Megadeth)

Dire Peril

John Yelland - Vocals (Judicator)
Jason Ashcraft - Rhythm, Lead, Acoustic & Bass Guitars (Helion Prime)

Jason states: The new version of the song "Queen of the Galaxy" (2015) is a re-recording from the band's EP of the same name and will once again feature Unleash the Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes. "I always knew I would want to redo a song from one of the first Dire Peril EP's as the production was never quite there in terms of what I wanted for the band. When the time came to choose a song, I felt this one fit the theme of the album perfectly."

"The theme behind the album is that each song is based off a different sci-fi related film: Predator, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Enemy Mine, K-PAX, Forbidden Planet, Total Recall, Barbarella, Starship Troopers, The Thing, The Riddick Series and 2001: A Space Odyssey".

"I can't wait to get this album out. It has been a long time coming for Dire Peril to release a full length and honestly something that should have happened long ago. We are hard at work right now getting this album recorded and more news will follow to include the album release date".

For the latest band news and show dates, visit the official Dire Peril Facebook page:

Official Dire Peril Facebook page

DIRE PERIL releases lyric video for “Evolution's Failed Design”

Based on an independent short story written by Heather Smith, "Evolution's Failed Design" tells the story of an android uncovering the hidden truth that he was once a human experiment as he copes with human thoughts and feelings.

“Evolution’s Failed Design” is the 1st track to be released from DIRE PERIL's upcoming 3rd EP titled “Through Time and Space” and features a special guest performance by legendary guitarist Andy LaRocque (King Diamond).

The newly released lyric video can be viewed via the following link:
Dire Peril - "Evolution’s Failed Design” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

“Through Time and Space” will be released on March 24th, 2015 through Dead Inside Records. Vocals for the album were tracked by Norman Skinner (Imagika, Skinner, Hellscream) at Savage Screams Studios in Fremont, CA. The remainder of the album was recorded at Alien Productions in Carmichael, CA and mixed\mastered by JK Northrup (XYZ, Liberty n’ Justice). Never slowing down Dire Peril is hard at work finalizing the last tracks for their 1st full-length effort titled “Final Scenes for Forgotten Worlds”. The band plans to enter the studio to begin recording in March.

“Through Time and Space” track listing:
     1. Evolution’s Failed Design
     2. What Mysteries Await
     3. Through Time And Space
     4. Transformers (Lion Cover)

Cover artwork for the album was created by Horror\Fantasy artist Sean “Zombie” Walusko and can be seen below:

DIRE PERIL media links:

Artist Page

Facebook

Reverbnation

Twitter

YouTube

DIRE PERIL Announces “Through Time and Space” EP

DIRE PERIL unveils artwork, guest musicians and release date for “Through Time and Space” EP. In 2012, California Sci-Fi Power Metallers DIRE PERIL announced plans to release 3 special EP’s each consisting of 3 original tracks and one cover song. The first of the 3, “Astronomical Minds” was released independently in 2012. The CD was very well received by fans and media critics alike. The popularity of the album gained the band global media exposure and in 2014 the group signed with Dead Inside Records. Dire Peril released their 2nd EP “Queen of the Galaxy” through the label on September 26th 2014 and is ready to unleash the much anticipated 3rd EP titled “Through Time and Space”. “Through Time and Space” will be released on March 24th, 2015 through Dead Inside Records. Vocals for the album were tracked by Norman Skinner (Imagika, Skinner, Hellscream) at Savage Screams Studios in Fremont, CA. The remainder of the album was recorded at Alien Productions in Carmichael, CA and mixed\mastered by JK Northrup (XYZ, Liberty n’ Justice). Special guest musicians include guitarist Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) making an appearance on the track “Evolution’s Failed Design” and vocalist John Yelland (Disforia, Judicator) sharing vocal duties with Norman Skinner on the Epic 20 minute title track “Through Time and Space”. “Through Time and Space” track listing: 1. Evolution’s Failed Design 2. What Mysteries Await 3. Through Time And Space 4. Transformers (Lion Cover) Cover artwork for the album was created by Horror\Fantasy artist Sean “Zombie” Walusko and can be seen below: Never slowing down Dire Peril is hard at work finalizing the last tracks for their 1st full-length effort titled “Final Scenes for Forgotten Worlds”. The band plans to enter the studio to begin recording in March. On August 25th, 2014 the lyric video for “Space Invaders” from the album “Queen of The Galaxy” was released and can be seen via the link below: YouTube link: Dire Peril - "Space Invaders" OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO Dire Peril Artist Page Facebook Reverbnation Twitter YouTube

Just posted - John Gallagher from RAVEN guests on this weeks Focus on Metal.

Episode 208 - Raven Nation

We celebrate week two of metal month by having a chat with the one and only John Gallagher of Newcastle metal pioneers Raven. The band is currently on tour in the states while concurrently running a Kickstarter campaign for their new album "ExtermiNation". We were lucky enough to snag a rare on the road interview with John as they were heading from Vancouver to their gig in Seattle. Enjoy the words of metal wisdom from John and be sure to head to up to Kickstarter and support these metal legends.

Check out the ExtermiNation campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1085707767/extermination?ref=nav_search

Check out all the tour dates and Raven news at: http://ravenlunatics.com/

Track of the week is "Queen of The Galaxy" which is the title track from the latest release from Dire Peril. Get more info at: https://www.facebook.com/direperil

Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites.

Grab it now from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, or on iTunes

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

DIRE PERIL releases lyric video for “Space Invaders”

California Sci-Fi Power Metallers DIRE PERIL have just released their lyric video for “Space Invaders”, a song based on the popular 80’s Atari game of the same name. “Space Invaders” is the 1st track to be made available from their upcoming EP “Queen of The Galaxy” set for release September 26th, 2014 through DEAD INSIDE RECORDS.

As previously announced DIRE PERIL are joined by special guest guitarist Tony Cordisco (Judicator) featured on “Space Invaders”.

The newly released video can be viewed via the link below:

DIRE PERIL - "Space Invaders" lyric video link:

“Queen Of The Galaxy” EP track listing:

1. My Vengeance Is Everything (Chaos Reigns)

2. Space Invaders (Ft. Tony Cordisco - Judicator)

3. Queen Of The Galaxy (Ft. Brittney Hayes - Unleash The Archers)

4. Something About You (Boston Cover)

Vocalist Brittney Hayes (Unleash The Archers) makes a special guest appearance taking on the duty of lead vocals for the title track “Queen of The Galaxy”.

Cover artwork for the album was created by Horror\Fantasy artist Sean “Zombie” Walusko.

On August 4th, 2014 “Queen Of The Galaxy” was made available for special pre-order through the Dead Inside Records Website. The 1st 100 preorders will be shipped with an exclusive autographed “Queen of The Galaxy” Poster.

DIRE PERIL - "Queen of the Galaxy" cd pre-order:

DIRE PERIL self-released their debut EP “Astronomical Minds” in 2012 to rave reviews from both fans and critics around the world.

The band has been hard at work writing and recording for multiple albums and are currently finishing recordings for their follow-up EP to “Queen of The Galaxy” titled “Through Time & Space” tentatively due February 2015.

A full-length effort titled “Final Scenes For Forgotten Worlds” is in the final writing stages and nearing completion as well.

With so many new releases on the horizon DIRE PERIL are excited to announce the addition of new lead guitarist Jearme Greathouse to the band’s ranks. Jearme a veteran of the Northern California Metal scene brings with him a strong work ethic and an energizing style of playing and stage presence. With the final piece in place the band plans to perform many live dates in support of the new album.

For the latest band news and show dates visit their official Facebook page:

Dire Peril official Facebook page

Dire Peril unveils artwork, guest musicians and release date for “Queen of The Galaxy” EP. Announce new lead guitarist.

California Sci-Fi Power Metallers DIRE PERIL have announced plans to release their next studio EP “Queen of The Galaxy” on September 26th, 2014 through DEAD INSIDE RECORDS.

Vocals for the album were tracked by Norman Skinner (Ex-Imagika, Skinner, Hellscream) at Savage Screams Studios in Fremont, CA. The remainder of the album was recorded at Alien Productions in Carmichael, CA and mixed\mastered by JK Northrup (XYZ, Liberty n’ Justice).

Special guest musicians include Brittney Hayes (Unleash The Archers) who takes on the duties of lead vocals for the title track “Queen of The Galaxy”. Guitarist Tony Cordisco (Judicator) also makes an appearance on the track “Space Invaders”.

“Queen Of The Galaxy” track listing:
1. My Vengeance Is Everything (Chaos Reigns)
2. Space Invaders
3. Queen Of The Galaxy
4. Something About You (Boston Cover)

Cover artwork for the album was created by Horror\Fantasy artist Sean “Zombie” Walusko.

As of August 4th, 2014 the album is available for special pre-order through the Dead Inside Records Website. The 1st 100 pre-orders will be shipped with an exclusive autographed “Queen of The Galaxy” Poster.

Dire Peril - Queen of the Galaxy EP special pre-order link

DIRE PERIL self-released their debut EP “Astronomical Minds” in 2012 to rave reviews from both fans and critics around the world. The band has been hard at work writing and recording for multiple albums. The band are currently finishing recordings for their follow-up EP to “Queen of The Galaxy” titled “Through Time & Space” tentatively due February 2015. A full-length effort titled “Final Scenes For Forgotten Worlds” is in the final writing stages and nearing completion as well.

With so many new releases on the horizon DIRE PERIL are excited to announce the addition of new lead guitarist Jearme Greathouse to the band’s ranks. Jearme a veteran of the Northern California Metal scene brings with him a strong work ethic and an energizing style of playing and stage presence. With the final piece in place the band plans to perform many live dates in support of the new album.

For the latest band news and show dates visit their official Facebook page:

Dire Peril official Facebook page

Norman Skinner is the guest on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 176 - Skinner

This week we sit down for a lengthy talk with Norman Skinner. Why lengthy? Cuz the guy is involved in a shit ton of metal. Norman was the long time vocalist for Imagika but from the ashes of that band comes Skinner. Besides that he also finds himself fronting Dave Garcia's Hellscream, Tramontane  and sci fi metallers Dire Peril.

Keep up on what Norman is doing at http://www.normanskinner.net/

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And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.