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IMAGIKA ‘Devils On Both Sides’ Mausoleum (2005)
Combining a love for Iron Maiden and their ilk with the Bay Area
thrash sound, Imagika produce something that is akin to European
power-metal than many of their fellow NWOAHM bands. This lot have
clearly been influenced by their tours with the likes of Iron
Saviour, because while they play fast and heavy, there is a strong
element of melody in their music that is so often absent in many
thrash released.
Vocalist Norman Skinner has enough of a range to
keep the music interesting and varied, neither all screeching nor all
grunting. This release shows shades of Iced Earth, as well as bands
such as Annihilator with a hint of Megadeth at its best.
There is no fluff in the 10 tracks on this disc, just good ole' foot-on-amp
metal. Tracks like 'Evil's Rising' show how good this band are at
their trade, the acoustic intro to the title track is another such
example as it leads you into one hell of a good song. I suspect the
band is a thrill live and are certainly one to watch. A highly
enjoyable romp through 10 tracks of American power metal.
****
Review by Marty Dodge
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