Simen Hestnæs (born March 4th, 1974, in Oslo, Norway), also known as I.C.S.… Read Full Bio ↴Simen Hestnæs (born March 4th, 1974, in Oslo, Norway), also known as I.C.S. Vortex, or simply Vortex, is the current vocalist and bassist of the progressive black metal band Borknagar and the vocalist and guitarist of the doom metal band Lamented Souls. Previously he has also been the vocalist of avant-garde metal band Arcturus and the bassist and background vocalist of the symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir.
In 2011, Simen Hestnæs began his solo project. He is also in a new band called Artisan, featuring Mustis (ex-Dimmu Borgir) on keyboards, Asgeir Michelson (Spiral Architect) on drums, Jens F. Ryland (Borknagar) on guitars and Vortex himself on vocals and bass.
In 2011, Simen Hestnæs began his solo project. He is also in a new band called Artisan, featuring Mustis (ex-Dimmu Borgir) on keyboards, Asgeir Michelson (Spiral Architect) on drums, Jens F. Ryland (Borknagar) on guitars and Vortex himself on vocals and bass.
Odins Tree
ICS Vortex Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by ICS Vortex:
Storm Seeker Restless I stare as the sea The ocean is clam, inviting…
When Shuffled Off There! Did you hear that sound, feel that fear The echo…
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Thyonidas
Vortex, Vintersorg, and Garm. The unholy trinity of clean vocals in metal!!! \m/
Elias M.
This is an awesome song! ICS is a great singer, very nice work sir.
XxMichaelPowersxX
this guy has a gift, a gift bestowed by odin himself, its an eargasm to hear him reach those notes <3
Javo Reyes
One word that describes this song and pretty much the whole album: MASTERPIECE!
Miekka ja kunnia
this album reminds me of his time in Borknagar and Arcturus...showing his greatness...glad the man started a new band...the world needs artists like Simen
Sean M. Palfrey
Soooo stoked for this album!
William Castro
Liked it a lot.....glad they went with in this direction..I think it does stand out!! Great!
Luiz Ribeiro
ICS Vortex tem um voz muito top
Fires at Midnight
Ya know I've been wondering for near a decade when Vortex was going to go completely solo....This is seeming to be a real sit down and listen album.
Ghost
This is more similar to his work with Borknagar. Absolutely fantastic, in my opinion.