ARTICAL – Illusion X

Artical is a Greek Neoclassical Power Metal Band with some Progressive and Symphonic elements to their music, and Illusion X is their third studio album.  Known to many, Mark Boals (Malmsteen, Ring Of Fire, etc.) handles the microphone for Artical, and lays down an excellent performance, as do the Dimareli brothers on guitars, drums, and keyboards.  The eight tracks are filled with interesting musicianship and plenty of melody.  A little steam is lost as the album winds down towards the end, but by and large Artical can be commended for a successful mult-subgenre work of art … a recommended release.