What makes Vexovoid by Portal notable?

'Vexovoid' received critical acclaim for its avant-garde approach to extreme metal, appearing on numerous year-end lists and enhancing Portal's status within the genre. The album’s unique sound contributed to the growing influence of Australian metal bands on the global stage during the early 2010s. By the time 'Vexovoid' was released in 2013, Portal had already established themselves as a notorious force within the underground metal scene, following their acclaimed album 'Swarth' from 2009. This release marked their continued evolution into more abstract and experimental territories, solidifying their reputation for crafting an unorthodox take on black and death metal.