Aura Noir is heavily influenced by early thrash bands such as Voivod, Slayer, Sodom and Kreator, to the latter they have also dedicated some of their songs.

In 1996, they were joined by Mayhem guitarist Blasphemer (Rune Eriksen), who contributed to the release of their debut album, Black Thrash Attack, that same year.

In 2004, Aura Noir were the first band to be signed to Tyrant Syndicate Productions, a sub-label of Peaceville Records, run by Nocturno Culto and Fenriz (both of Darkthrone).

[4][5] The band was put on hold after Aggressor was in an accident in late March 2005, where he fell from a fourth floor window and landed on his legs after falling ten metres.

[6][8] He has since rejoined the band as a full-time recording and touring member on guitar and vocals, sitting and standing with the help of a stool dubbed the "lecture chair" on stage.