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
Intercepting Pattern – The Encounter
Newcomers Intercepting Pattern try their hand at the masterclass of songwriting. The Encounter is a 30-minute jazz metal experience. 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
Conjuror – Spiritus Levàte
The true Conjuror has risen! From the american wilderness three warriors emerge to proclaim: It is done. A triad of anthems levitate the spirit. Spiritus Levàte is the new EP by the trio of Troll, Set, and Lurk under the Conjuror name. Read More
Catching Up: Havukruunu, Gorrch, Haken
This selection is the last part of the Catching Up series for now. This final set features triumphant pagan anthems, mind-bending technical black metal and a catchy prog excursion Read More
Catching Up: Paysage d’Hiver, Serment, Somniate
There’s yet more June releases to talk about and back into the black reaches of metal we go. This selection features a contender for the Top 10 of the year that I’ve been waiting to be able to talk about. Read More
Bongbongbeerwizards – Albong
L. returns to the Vortex with another guest review. Take a sneak peek at the new Albong EP by german doom trio Bongbongbeerwizards. Read More
Catching Up: Hail Spirit Noir, Valdrin, Circle of Sighs
After the darker shades of the first part, we’re easing up and broadening the scope. In the the second part of Catching Up, we enter the futuristic, the mythical and the occult. Read More