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VOYAGER BAND PAGE
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CURRENT NAME
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Voyager | |
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FORMER NAMES
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ORIGIN
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
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STATUS
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Active | |
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FORMED IN
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1999 | |
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LABEL
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Dockyard 1 | |
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GENRE
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Heavy metal | |
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STYLE
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LYRICAL THEME
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| BAND ADDED | 2004-05-17, 00:00 | |
| LAST UPDATE | 2008-02-18, 01:52 | |
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| Band biography |
What VOYAGER stands for
VOYAGER’s music is an extremely diverse venture, with melody and structure always being at the top of the priority list. Be it power, gothic, dark or even black metal music which the songs draw inspiration from, the end result is always a unique and tasteful interpretation. Virtuosity, neo-classicism, atmosphere and grooves are just some key terms which describe VOYAGER’s style of metal.
Setting Sail
In 1999 the town at the end of the world witnessed the conception of VOYAGER by three Antipodeans: Adam Lovkis (drums), Mark Baker (keyboards) and Danny M. Estrin (vox/guitar). As Western Australia’s first Melodic/Power Metal band, VOYAGER engaged the services of guitar wizard Mark DeVattimo, whose talent had already been witnessed in the highly successful KISS tribute band KariSSma. Sadly, Mark’s entrance was followed by Mark Baker’s departure, forcing Danny to resume keyboard duties, retrospectively a wise decision. VOYAGER developed out of its original power metal shell and conceived its own trademark style, which was soon complemented with the addition of chief shredder Emanuel Rudnicki on guitar. After a highly successful first show in 2000, VOYAGER’s presence impacted largely on the local music scene, which at that point was dominated by death and black metal bands. After several gigs, Adam Lovkis decided to leave the band and pursue extra-musical interests, which left the drummer position to be subsequently filled by Geoff Calaghan, whose intense drumming was just what the band needed. Several shows in the new lineup made the band undoubtedly the most popular live metal Act in town. Midway through 2001, by coincidence, a bass player was found in Jenna Graeig, who brought the finishing touch to the band’s soundscape. And so the five elements of VOYAGER raise the anchor and journey towards new horizons…
Conception of ‘Element V’
Element V is an intense musical journey through the various genres of heavy melodic music, ranging from uplifting power metal to thought-provoking groove-oriented songs and experimental electronic soundscapes. VOYAGER's priorities are song structure and melody, making sure that the listener is entertained at all times. Conceived throughout 2001/2002, the album is a masterpiece of heavy music without a dull moment...
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