Hailing
from Perth, Western Australia, VOYAGER
transgress the boundaries of metal music, thereby creating
a unique atmosphere of unforgettable melodies, heaviness,
virtuosity and entertainment. The sonic voyage guides the
listener through emotions, landscapes and distant tales,
which ultimately form a truly intense audio experience.
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.
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. Later on she was
replaced by current member Melissa Fiocco. And so the five
elements of Melissa Fiocco raise the anchor and journey
towards new horizons.
At
the end of 2005 the band announced that the they have parted
ways with guitarist Emanuel Rudnicki and drummer Geoff Callaghan.
Mark, Melissa and Danny want to express their sincerest
gratitude for the time, effort and dedication that Manny
and Geoff have put into VOYAGER to date. Without these two
musicians, VOYAGER would not be what it is today and the
band thus wishes them and their young families nothing but
the best for the future. We raise our glasses to Manny and
Geoff and thank them with utmost sincerity!
With
2 new members, Mark Boeijen on drums, and Simone Dow on
guitar, the band has recorded their second album, which
will be released later this year. VOYAGER are now preparing
for their first European tour that will end at ProgPower
on Sunday October 1!
Check
out the band's homepage for more detailed information and
to listen to some samples.
Band homepage
