Review by Denis on March 9, 2003.

A splendid debut release created by Heidi S. Tveitan (Ihriel) from one of today's great Avant-garde act, Peccatum. I really freaked out on "Amor Fati" and let me tell you, "Iter.Viator." was up to my expectations. Heidi composed, wrote and arranged all these wonders besides doing the lead singing all along this poetic adventure. The keys and programming were also graced by her touch. Husband Vegard handles the guitar and bass sections plus do a couple of appearances on vocals. The drums are supplied by Knut Aalefjaer.

Heidi used Star of Ash as a mode of transportation for her imaginary visions of beautiful soundscapes and lyrical poetry. Our ears are finally granted the pleasure of hearing her voice upfront, loud and clear. The Avant-garde style of Peccatum sees one of its creators unveiling a more ambient and dreamy side and the charming voice of Heidi is painting in subtle colors and secrets of the poetry emerging from deep inside her soul. From the instrumental spaced out intro to the epic 'In the Throws of Guilt' passing by a wave of strangely gorgeous and well-arranged compositions in between, magical and mysterious moments are opening up for you. Whether it be by use of symphonic keyboard works, piano, cool guitar reverbs, great vocals, strong percussion and bass parts or crafty alternant moods ranging from romantic to spacey, ambient to something completely weird and even as far as being heavy at times...

Bottom Line: I wish this would be a double or triple album!

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Originality: 9
Production: 9
Overall: 8.5

Rating: 8.9 out of 10

Review by Emma on June 16, 2009.

Catalepsy’s debut album "Iniquity" is sure to please Deathcore fans, and Deathcore fans alone. This Orlando, Florida based band meets the genre’s expectations in pounding breakdowns, guitars that ride the scale and vocals that will make your ears bleed.
Vocalist Drew Carothers with his naturally gruff tone does well tea-partying between growls and screams throughout the entire album. Lyrically, there isn’t much going on in the first and second person questioning god content of "Iniquity". This matters little though if you’re just in for the dance/mosh stuff, because Catalepsy’s sound proves great for that. The song writing in and of its self is smooth sailing and everyone can play their instruments! Unfortunately, despite the technical quality of this album, there isn’t anything new or at least particularly engaging that would make me pick it up more than once. The depth and true grit of "Iniquity" reflects the entertainment culture their hometown is so well known for. But don’t take my word for it; ask the fashion labels who endorse them.
For fans of Acacia Strain, Job For A Cowboy, Suicide Silence.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 8
Atmosphere: 3.5
Production: 9
Originality: 4.3
Overall: 5

Rating: 5.9 out of 10