Review by Denis on April 1, 2003.

Perhaps I should say that I was struck by thunder when I got this album from these Greek gods but in any case, you get the point. I saw written in another review that their previous album "Revolution DNA" was more atmospheric with choirs, symphonic sections and so forth compared to some earlier, more aggressive, albums. It was also said that when a band changes musical direction, they don't go back to their other style and that's what Septic Flesh did which was a mistake. I don't really agree in the case of "Sumerian Daemons" since apparently this album shows the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned. Not knowing their earlier albums, I will definitely get my hands on some like "Revolution DNA" for instance. I might not stop there since Septic Flesh has, to my knowledge, five other recordings to their credit since their creation in March 1990.

The best of both worlds is maybe an understatement because this album is simply outstanding, one of a kind sort of hearing experience. Not only this album clocks in at nearly an hour (56:09) but you'll get more than your money's worth as far as a musical treat is concerned. 13 compositions, all different from one another. Everything is there, awaiting you, to please and overly satisfy your musical appetite. The artwork is amazing back-to-back, surrealistic to go with an even more unreal metal with a very avant-garde viewpoint. "Sumerian Daemons" is not just another metal album but actually a rare gem to be listened over and over to discover all of its facets.

The great elements used by the guys are; powerful and awesome riffs, crazy drumming, cool and hypnotic lead guitar parts, demoniacally good deep death vocals, haunting choirs, operatic female vocals, samplings (industrial), majestic keyboards all this woven into a superb melodic structure; breathtaking and fulfilling opus. Nothing has been left aside or overlooked in turning this thrilling musical adventure into a masterpiece.

Bottom Line: An incredible godly creation.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 10
Atmosphere: 10
Originality: 10
Production: 9
Overall: 9

Rating: 9.6 out of 10

Review by JD on May 26, 2009.

This Polish band breaks many of the metal rules just to get to this point... and powers right through to your very soul with a sonic assault that is an awe inspiring controlled explosion. Heatenic Noiz Architect are the new breed coming out of the former Eastern block nations, and now are here for your thrashing enjoyment.

These five young men are not your typical type of crossover metal fare here, they are a combinations of many things heavy and brutal who then is wrapped up in a barbed wire suit that sticks you at every turn. With the angst and anger of fiery hardcore inspired vocals , uniqueness of experimentalism slipped into it, then stirred up with some serious face melting and truly major metallic bombasticness... you end up with a band that is so very clearly way ahead over every one else.

Aside from the fact that Heatenic Noiz Architect can play better than many out there... it was in the end the production which ended up leaving me a little bewildered more than once in listening to the album. They are musician's musician... but the sound was a little cluttered by a recording engineer that perhaps did not quite know what to do with them, or a producer that was not quite on the mark.

It is true that Heatenic Noiz Architect is not something I would listen to on a normal basis, but I have to admit that the talent factor they have offered up is very high here and made me come to have a whole load of respect. They are a very good band overall... better production and direction will be the key to their longevity.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 5.5
Originality: 7
Overall: 7.5

Rating: 7.0 out of 10