In 2018, the music of australian death entity Portal took an unexpected turn. Previously known for their cavernous and impenetrable sound, Portal came out with a stripped-down and frantic technical death metal album. So in this episode of Looking Back, we’re taking a closer look at the first step into a new era for Portal. Read More
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Looking Back: At The Gates – Slaughter of the Soul
After the “underdog” of melodic death metal classics in the previous episode of Looking Back, it’s time for the king. In 1995, At The Gates finalized the melodic death metal formular with the seminal Slaughter of the Soul. Read More
Looking Back: Dark Tranquillity – The Gallery
This week’s update is a new episode of Looking Back. This one I’ve been waiting a long time to talk about so I’m excited to share this with you. Read More
A New Episode of Looking Back and Exciting News!
Today, there are big changes coming to Noise Vortex. I have decided to take the step from writing about music to making videos about it and today marks the premiere of my first video review! Read More
Looking Back: Gojira – From Mars to Sirius
In 2020, Gojira’s monumental From Mars to Sirius celebrates its 15th anniversary. In this issue of Looking Back, we will take a look at one of the heaviest albums in the history of metal. Read More
Looking Back: Ad Nauseam – Nihil quam vacuitas ordinatum est
Five years of Nihil quam vacuitas ordinatum est. This part of “Looking Back” recalls the challenging debut by italian tech. death wonder Ad Nauseam. Read More
Looking Back: Dark Tranquillity – Projector
Looking Back returns and this time another classic of melodic death metal is at the center of attention. Dark Tranquillity’s Projector celebrates its 20th anniversary. Read More
Looking Back: At the Gates – With Fear I Kiss The Burning Darkness
In light of its 25th anniversary and the upcoming release of their sixth album, this issue of Looking Back discusses At the Gates’ sophomore album With Fear I Kiss The Burning Darkness. Enter one of melodic death metal’s most challenging and enigmatic albums. Read More
Looking Back: VI – De Praestigiis Angelorum
It is time for the third installment of Looking Back. This time the focus will be on De Praestigiis Angelorum, the debut album by french black metal trio VI, featuring members of renown outfits such as Aosoth and Antaeus. Read More
Looking Back: Liturgy – Aesthethica
Turning to the past once again, this time we are going to take a look at one of the most controversial and boldest albums in black metal: Aesthethica by american four-piece Liturgy. Read More