Good day my Metal family! Hope this review finds everyone happy and healthy, with a beer in hand. Since I started writing for Metal Temple, I have always heard that we value our local bands as much as our big names and I am proud to present yet another independent band that has a bright future in the brutal world of metal. I'd like to introduce DIRE PERIL.

"Astronomical Minds" is their debut EP which contains 4 track of Power Metal goodness that leaves the ears bleeding and the senses craving more. Jason Ashcraft and crew have put together a work that is reminiscent of ICED EARTH, BLIND GUARDIAN, with hints of MEGADETH and DEMONS AND WIZARDS thrown in to add a sharper edge. Great balance with the instruments, excellent recording, plus the cover of "Godzilla" is really fucking cool (cheap I know...). For a rating, I'd give it 9 out of 10. Until next time friends, stay well and live free. Cheers!