Voyager: Prog Metal Wizards Release Fan-Filmed Video

Western Australia’s progressive metal practitioners VOYAGER have unveiled a brand new fan-driven video for their track “Seize The Day,” one of the most charging anthems on their acclaimed full-length, The Meaning Of I, released in November 2011 via New Jersey-based Sensory Records.

Using a collection of smartphone recordings from fans on March 2nd in their hometown of Perth, Western Australia and from fans from across the globe, VOYAGER have put together the best footage submitted by these fans, to create this unique piece of music video creativity. Check out the awesome video and an informative statement about the creation of the video by director Ben Berkhout AT THIS LOCATION.

Following the release of The Meaning Of I, VOYAGER have been touring heavily in support of the brilliant album. In addition to previous national touring across Australia with Children of Bodom, a short US tour with labelmates Creation’s End including Progpower USA Festival, a full North American tour with Rhapsody of Fire and more, VOYAGER now confirm a new set of dates across their home country again this November.

VOYAGER The MEANING OF I Tour:

11/01/2012 Hamilton Station Hotel – Newcastle

11/02/2012 Sandringham Hotel – Sydney @ Steel Assasins Festival

11/03/2012 The Patch – Wollongong @ Perpetual Tides Festival

11/04/2012 Lucky Australian Tavern – West Sydney @ Westfest

11/08/2012 TBA

11/09/2012 The Workers Club – Melbourne

11/10/2012 The Basement – Canberra @ BastardFest

"...We’re now officially past the point where Voyager was the best-kept secret in progressive metal. 9.5/10" - Hardrock Haven

"There are so many little nuances going on on in every song that it makes this a treat to listen to... Definite top five contender of the year. 9.5/10" - Hellbound

"...an amazing album without a single dull moment anywhere in its entirety. 9.5/10" - Metal Delirium

"...the overarching theme is a simple underlying motif: very catchy melodic rock, and sometimes bordering on metal, in enigmatic prog wrapper. 5/5" - Dangerdog Music Reviews

"This album proves the heart of the genre still lies in experimentation honed down to cohesive, memorable songs. 8/10" - Blistering

"The Meaning of I is another winner from the band and Sensory, so if you are a progressive metal fan this one needs to be on your immediate radar. 4/5" - Sea of Tranquility

".. these guys are one of the big strongpoints of modern prog metal. 4/5" - Ytsejam

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Voyager: Australian Prog Architects Confirm North American Tour

Australian prog-rock heavyweights VOYAGER will be heading to North America to tour as main support for iconic Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire this Spring!

Fresh on the heels of releasing their latest critically acclaimed masterpiece The Meaning of I, and after winning over stateside crowds at the prestigious annual ProgPower USA festival in 2011, VOYAGER are pumped to hit North American shores once more to spread the 'V' message far and wide. The comprehensive tour will run from coast to coast and everywhere else in between.

VOYAGER North American tour with Rhapsody Of Fire:

5/25/2012 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA

5/26/2012 Soundstage - Baltimore, MD

5/27/2012 The Palladium - Worcester, MA

5/29/2012 Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY

5/30/2012 Club Soda - Montreal, QC

5/31/2012 Imperial de Quebec - Quebec, QC

6/01/2012 Mod Club - Toronto, ON

6/03/2012 Peabody`s - Cleveland, OH

6/04/2012 Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA

6/05/2012 Mojoes - Joliet, IL

6/06/2012 Station 4 St. Paul, MN

6/08/2012 Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO

6/10/2012 El Corazon - Seattle, WA

6/11/2012 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR

6/12/2012 Slim's - San Francisco, CA

6/14/2012 House of Blues - San Diego, CA

6/15/2012 The Grove - Anaheim, CA

VOYAGER's peculiar and unique sound merges Amorphis’ thirst for melody, Soilwork’s heaviness and the crystal vocal clarity of A-Ha’s Morton Harket into a sound all their own. The Meaning of I was released in October via Sensory Records, in conjunction with the band's ultra-successful first tour on North American soil alongside labelmates Creation's End, including their stellar performance at ProgPower USA.

"...We’re now officially past the point where Voyager was the best-kept secret in progressive metal. 9.5/10" - Hardrock Haven

"There are so many little nuances going on on in every song that it makes this a treat to listen to... Definite top five contender of the year. 9.5/10" - Hellbound

"...Voyager is here to stay and they are bringing FUN back to Prog Metal! 9.5/10" - The Metal Pit

"...an amazing album without a single dull moment anywhere in its entirety. 9.5/10" - Metal Delirium

"...the overarching theme is a simple underlying motif: very catchy melodic rock, and sometimes bordering on metal, in enigmatic prog wrapper. 5/5" - Dangerdog Music Reviews

"This album proves the heart of the genre still lies in experimentation honed down to cohesive, memorable songs. 8/10" - Blistering

"The Meaning of I is another winner from the band and Sensory, so if you are a progressive metal fan this one needs to be on your immediate radar. 4/5" - Sea of Tranquility

"...as their strong songwriting skills collide with their chops, dynamic results spark, where it does not take too much convincing to the fact that these guys are one of the big strongpoints of modern prog metal. 4/5" - Ytsejam

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Cd Review: Voyager - The Meaning of I

One of my biggest complaints about both Progressive Metal as well as Progressive Rock is that the lyrics and vocals seem to be given the least amount of thought of the entire project. The artwork here is a gorgeous landscape of some world from a science fiction novel I have never heard of. The guitar work is some of the most jaw dropping, off time, complex, catchy, and just down right interesting compositions I have heard in awhile. The bass and drums add to what ends up being a beautiful sonic adventure that few could ever hope to enjoy. Then on top of it all is the most repetitive, boring, and at times extremely goofy lyrics. The guys vocals remind me more of Duran Duran than they do any Metal band you could name. The Progressive scene never seems able to wrap their heads around the fact that if they are going to add vocals that there needs to be as much effort into them as they put into everything else.  

Even the production on this is as top notch as it gets. The mix leaves everything so it can be heard as clear and crisp as one could ever want it to. In every way I can think of this is a wet dream come true for anyone who wants the most out of their music, but has never cared one bit about vocals or lyrics. The craft of songwriting is as passionate as it gets here. If only more bands put as much effort into their song writing as this band does, the world would be a better place.

If I was a co-producer I would have had one of the other guys in the band add a Slayer like vocal over strategic spots on the cd to cover up the weaker points. If they did that along with this main singer getting just a little more raspy himself so it doesn't sound like 80's New Wave Rock would make this the perfect Metal release.

Seriously, this band is very close to greatness. I will be watching to see if they fix the vocals and lyrics on future releases.

Voyager Release Artwork And Track Listing For New Album

Perth, Australia-based progressive metal sorcerers, VOYAGER, this week release the confirmed artwork and track listing for their ambitious fourth full-length album, The Meaning of I. The bold cover art aptly fits the expansive concept album, which covers vast amounts of '80s pop-infused, prog metal territory, encompasses nearly 53 minutes.

Check out the cover art and more at this location.

The Meaning Of I Track Listing:

01. Momentary Relapse Of Pain

02. Stare Into The Night

03. Seize The Day

04. Broken

05. The Pensive Disarray

06. He Will Remain

07. The Meaning Of I

08. Iron Dream (In Memoriam: Peter Steele)

09. Feuer Meiner Zeit

10. Fire Of The Times

11. She Takes Me (Into The Morning Light)

12. It’s Time To Know

13. Are You Shaded?

VOYAGER's peculiar and unique sound merges Amorphis’ thirst for melody, Soilwork’s heaviness and the crystal vocal clarity of A-Ha’s Morton Harket into a sound all their own. The Meaning of I is set for North American release October 11, 2011 via Sensory Records. But the album will be made available early to fans attending the band's upcoming North American debut performances in September. Their first trip to the States will begin with a show in Brooklyn, New York, co-headlining the gig with labelmates Creation's End. That will be the warm-up gig for VOYAGER's performance at ProgPower USA in Atlanta, Georgia the following week, where the band will share co-headline slots of the festival with Therion, Ihsahn, Sanctuary, Dream Evil, Labyrinth and more. Back home VOYAGER have also confirmed a record release show on October 15th, as well as five dates supporting Children Of Bodom across Australia!

VOYAGER's Confirmed Live Performances:

9/11/2011 Matchless - Brooklyn, NY w/ Creation's End, Suspyre

9/16/2011 ProgPower USA - Atlanta, GA [info]

10/15/2011 Amplifier - Perth, Western Australia [record release show]

11/06/2011 Capitol - Perth w/ Children Of Bodom

11/07/2011 HQ - Adelaide w/ Children Of Bodom

11/10/2011 The Palace, Melbourne w/ Children Of Bodom

11/12/2011 The Big Top - Sydney w/ Children Of Bodom

11/13/2011 The Arena - Brisbane w/ Children Of Bodom

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Voyager Sign With Sensory Records

Western Australia's masters of progressive metal experimentation VOYAGER have signed with the New Jersey-based prog metal pros at Sensory Records for the release of their upcoming fourth full-length album, The Meaning of I.

Conceived in 1999 by German-born musician Danny Estrin, VOYAGER are certainly well known throughout the prog metal circuit worldwide, having carved an incredible, diehard cult fanbase since inception. The unit's previous three albums display their unique and even strange integration of symphonic, electronic and progressive elements crafted into a seamless, incredibly executed, multi-genre style all their own, bridging gaps between metal subgenres and even verging on 80's pop.

The official street date for the incredibly layered fourth full-length The Meaning of I is set for October 11, 2011. But the band are also aiming this release to be available to fans in-person at their upcoming performance September 16 at the annual ProgPower USA in Atlanta, Georgia, where VOYAGER will share co-headline slots of the massive festival with Therion, Ihsahn, Sanctuary, Dream Evil, Labyrinth and more. Just days prior to ProgPower, on September 11, VOYAGER will make their debut North American performance at a one-off show in New York City alongside now-labelmates Creation's End.

VOYAGER's Debut North American Live Performances:

9/11/2011 Matchless - Brooklyn, NY w/ Creation's End, Suspyre

9/16/2011 ProgPower USA - Atlanta, GA [info]

VOYAGER Australian Album Launch Performance:

10/15/2011 Amplifier - Perth, Western Australia

With an impressive history of Australian music awards, as well as many titles of "album of the month" in Romanian, Finnish, Italian, German and Belgian music press, VOYAGER's notoriety for their energetic live performances has captured audiences worldwide. The band have  battled geographical isolation to tour Europe twice, perform at ProgPower Europe 2006 and share stages with diverse acts like Nightwish, Steve Vai, Soilwork and Alestorm.

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