Vortex (formed in 1998, in Rimouski) is a Canadian melodic death metal and metalcore ensemble. Established in Quebec, the group initially performed covers before transitioning to original material. In December 2002, the lineup was revised to include guitarist Dany Lévesque alongside Nicolas Tremblay, David Canuel, Simon Dubé, and Pierre-Luc Demers. The group released the self-titled demo Vortex in May 2003. Their debut studio album, Imminence of Death, was produced by Jean-François Dagenais and released through Galy Records in September 2005. The ensemble followed with the albums In Movement (2007), Enemies (2010), and Le Poids du Vide (2012). In 2016, the band signed with PRC Music and released The Asylum. The ensemble gained recognition for its live performances, appearing on stage more than 500 times throughout Canada.
