Voyager: "We are progressive in many ways"

With Voyager on album number six, it feels like the melodic prog metallers are now truly finding their feet in the prog world. The Aussies open up about their impressive new effort Ghost Mile…

L-R: Alex Kanion, Scott Kay, Simone Dow, Daniel Estrin and Ashley Doodkorte

Voyager are in a pretty darn good mood. As the Australian prog metallers speak down the phone from their home city Perth, you can hear guitarist Simone Dow’s infectious, bellowing belly laugh from the other side of the world as it picks up like gusts of wind, setting off her bandmates, too.

They have every right to be feeling jolly. They’re on the cusp of releasing the best album of their career, Ghost Mile . It seems, after six records and a slew of line-up changes, the band have finally found their groove.

“With each album it’s definitely been more and more of a band writing exercise, whereas it never used to be like that,” Dow says. “We’re writing in the jam room now, all five of us together. We’ve got the same line-up again, and it’s very cohesive.”

The only mainstay in Voyager since their inception in 1999 has been singer and keyboard player Daniel Estrin. “I used to be the youngest member of the band, but now I’m the oldest,” he quips.

Take a listen to the eye-wateringly compelling and catchy Ghost Mile and you can tell that Voyager have grown up. It’s focused and firm, leaning towards contemporary tech riffs for its gruffer moments, but still slathering itself with all the luminescent melody in the world.

Stomping lead track Ascension sounds defiantly massive as it juxtaposes snarly, pointed riffs with Estrin’s lofty, wouldn’t-sound-out-of-place-in-the-80s vocals, while What A Wonderful Day is an intriguing cocktail of electronic flourishes that exemplifies how Voyager aren’t ones to shy away from more typical song structures. Disconnected , meanwhile, explodes with snarling machine gun guitar work that actually wouldn’t sound out of place on a Meshuggah record.

Voyager’s line-up – completed by Scott Kay on guitar, drummer Ashley Doodkorte and bassist Alex Canion – has remained in place since their last album V , and you can tell, with their sound evolving organically after the record’s release in 2014.

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The tech crew who worked on that album remained on board too, and the sound is truly fit for mainstream consumption, with its hues crisp and clear, booming and bright. It’s clinical without feeling colourless.

“I think it’s a natural progression from where we left off, and we seem to have been doing that with our last few albums,” Estrin says. “Just taking the main elements and building on that, and I’d say this is probably our most modern one to date. I think in terms of some of the things we’re trying, it’s also probably our most daring one. There are some pretty different things on there.”

“I don’t think it’s really a forced change, it just happened naturally, from what we’d been listening to,” Kay adds. “We’d been listening to a lot less of just heavy music in general, and as a group, listening to all kinds of other stuff. I think that’s kind of seeped its way into what we’re doing. It’s less of a strictly metal record – there’s all these different elements to it.”

Some of the influences swirling in the buzzing minds of Voyager during the writing of Ghost Mile included the likes of the djent-leaning Periphery and TesseracT , but there was ambient and indie too.

It’s a contrast to Voyager’s earliest material, which erred on the side of power metal, while later releases promoted a modern-day theatricality linked more with the likes of arena mainstays Avenged Sevenfold . Largely gone, too, is the gothic look which permeated some old promotional photos.

“I compare it to Pantera , because they started as a power metal band and went into a completely different direction,” Estrin says. “There are some similarities. Voyager started very much out of a genesis of power metal and progressive metal, and I think it’s come a long way from there. That wasn’t a conscious thing, it was a natural progression. It’s become what it has today.

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“You can tell, even on the first few albums, there are some elements of what we’re doing now. But one thing that will never change is the catchy choruses, the big anthemic poppy top that Voyager is used to. We’ve combined that more with the heavy grooves and complex riffage underneath, to appease the prog fans and to make it more fun to play because otherwise you’d just be playing boring pop songs, and who wants to do that?”

The band quickly gained traction worldwide despite hailing from Australia, as they landed slots at the likes of the ProgPower festivals and were snapped up by Dutch label DVS.

They had to cut their teeth, though, playing local gigs alongside acts from genres like grindcore and death metal because of the compact size of the country’s scene at the time.

“It was almost a struggle to make an impact in Australia,” Estrin reflects. “Being an Australian band in the early days was really to our advantage, and we had a bit of a cult status I guess all over the world. The scene in Australia was really small back in the day. I guess we were sort of pioneers in starting it, and making melodic and progressive music that little bit more accessible. Now, I wouldn’t say it’s mainstream, but it’s a very healthy scene.”

This time around, Voyager are self-releasing their album, and perhaps highlighting how today’s industry is forcing musicians to explore new revenue streams, they launched a successful PledgeMusic campaign to offer fans pre-orders alongside unique items, such as signed gig banners and handwritten lyrics.

“I don’t see it as being too different to what the old funding model was, it’s just that we’re doing this without a label fronting money for pressing and everything like that,” Kay says.

“I don’t think labels front money anymore these days,” Estrin adds. “I think it’s very rare. It definitely changes the band’s need to approach things. But also, it’s a huge new world of opportunities that we didn’t have before the internet. I think gone are the days of Bon Jovi and the private jets of the 80s and massive record deals. I think it’s a completely different paradigm, a completely different framework in which we’re working.”

Despite the band hurtling down a more adventurous path in the last few years, Estrin knows that some naysayers still argue against Voyager being called prog. While he admits that might be because “we don’t have 17 ⁄ 8 time signatures going through the whole thing”, the Aussies have plenty going for them in the thinking-outside-the-box stakes.

It’s left-leaning music which isn’t afraid to take twists or turns, despite often tunnelling down the well-trodden, melody-ridden route of ‘verse, chorus, verse’.

“I don’t mind the progressive label,” the vocalist adds. “We are progressive in many ways – we’re constantly evolving musically and we do have a lot of complexity in our songs. It’s kind of like ABBA. They write amazing pop songs, but when you dissect them, they’re extremely complex inside. They have their complexity, to make their songs interesting, but also have that catchy pop element. If that’s progressive, I don’t know? Are ABBA a prog band? Possibly…”

“I guess what makes us experimental, if you want to call us that, is our willingness to try things and just be open-minded with ideas and see where they go,” adds Kay. “I wouldn’t say there’s any conscious effort to be deliberately experimental or different. It just seems to be a matter of the sum of our parts coming together and producing whatever it is that comes out.”

There is much to be optimistic about in the Voyager camp right now. They’ve been promoting their record on Australia’s live circuit alongside wacky electronic prog metallers The Algorithm, and you would expect a full global assault to follow.

It’s likely that those attending the Ghost Mile shows will leave high on life, heart lifted. And, most tellingly, stuck with Voyager songs rattling around their head for days.

“You want a hook,” Dow says. “That’s what grabs you when you listen to a band, either a catchy vocal hook or guitar lick. Then you’ve got bands like Meshuggah… they’re fantastic, but there’s not anything that’s hooky that’s going on. There’s a lot of fantastic bands that are like tech death, but I can’t listen to that all the time, because it’s just riff after riff after riff.

“I think what we’ve got special is the music that we write. It gets stuck in your head. Maybe that’s annoying to some people, but I think it’s a good trait to have.”

Ghost Mile is out now on IAV Records. See www.voyager-australia.com for more information.

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Australia’s Eurovision hopefuls Voyager have performed strongly at the song contest, placing ninth out of a tight field of just 26 acts in the grand final.

The synth metal rock band from Perth delivered a flawless performance of their track Promise, with lead singer Danny Estrin appearing in an 80s car flanked by other band members.

Australia landed a respectable 151 points, picking up 12 points from both Portugal and Iceland’s jury votes, and 21 points from the public vote.

The result put them ahead of last year’s Australian entrant, Sheldon Riley, who came 15th at Turin 2022. It is the third time Australia has finished in ninth place, but this year’s result doesn’t match the country’s 2016 performance, where Dami Im came in second place with her song Sound of Silence.

Voyager made it through to the grand final after qualifying in Thursday’s second semi-final which saw, among others, Greece, Denmark and Iceland knocked out, leaving the qualifying acts to go through to the grand final, along with the Big Five – France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Reacting to the result, Emily Griggs, head of the Australian Eurovision delegation, said: “Voyager are truly electric on stage and their performances from the pre-parties to the grand final has been incredible to see … We’re so incredibly proud to have them represent Australia this year and look forward to cheering on their continued success.”

Voyager’s Danny Estrin perform during the final of the Eurovision song contest on 13 May in Liverpool, northern England.

Die-hard Australian fans travelled to Liverpool to watch the show. Despite tickets for the final being hard to come by, many watched in bars and fan zones around the city. Dale Roberts, who was watching in Liverpool, said it was an “incredible result”.

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Beto Popocatepetl from Melbourne, a longtime fan attending Eurovision for the fifth time, was watching in Liverpool.

“The reaction from the public [to Australia] was amazing … no one was sitting down, everyone was jumping. The people here love Voyager, it was an amazing response!”

Liv Webster, also in Liverpool, said a top 10 result for Voyager was “a huge moment for Australia”.

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She was happy for the winners too, and said “Sweden will do a fabulous job of hosting Eurovision 2024”.

Despite the time difference meaning the show was broadcast in the early hours of the morning in Australia, committed fans watched at organised viewing parties across the country in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.

In Perth, where the show started at 3am and the result was announced at 7am, many had stayed up all night but were not disheartened that Voyager didn’t win.

“Ninth place is a brilliant result, we’re so proud of Voyager,” said Kate Hansen, organiser of EuroClub Perth, a viewing party attended by the parents of Voyager’s lead singer Danny Estrin.

“This year was extra special for us, they’re our friends. The best thing is, about a month and a half ago I booked accommodation in Sweden for next year because I thought they might win!”

Australia has participated in Eurovision since 2015 and has had relative success, placing in the top 10 four times prior to this year.

The country’s participation in Eurovision is only guaranteed until this year, but those close to the Australian team are hopeful the country will be invited back next year, although no announcement has been made.

Paul Clarke, creative director of the Australian delegation to Eurovision, said he was “confident” Australia would return again.

The rules of Eurovision mean it must be hosted within Europe, so if Australia were to win it would mean another country would have to host for them, as the UK have done for Ukraine this year.

Fans are hopeful that Australia will return next year, “but even if not, I’ll still be supporting”, said Hansen.

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The vibrant quintet choreographs an intricate dance between metal and pop; employ a keytar on stage, and bring forward a positive, uplifting feeling to their music, running head-first into the endless parade of heavy bands who see the world in a different light. Voyager ’s latest album Colours in the Sun exploded like a supernova onto the worldwide stage with their vivid, uplifting, and exhilarating music and live performance, capturing the excitement of existing fans and the intrigue of new ones from all around the world. Frontman Danny Estrin, a long-time Eurovision fanatic is not only an award-winning, multilingual lawyer by day, he also moonlights as a renowned and respected musician. Danny’s signature dose of ‘80s influenced vocals and hook-laden keytar lines over the top of genre-transfiguring, ultra-modern and prismatic hard rock has travelled the world many times over.

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The results are in and Australia's Voyager is through to the 2023 Eurovision grand final!

They were the last act to perform in the second semifinal being held in Liverpool.

The group performed the synth-metal song Promise, with its screamo interlude but, true to Eurovision style, the band's outfits were adorned with glitter and sequins.

Lead singer Danny Estrin arrived on stage in a car.

The 10 countries going through to the grand final, in the order they were announced, are:

  • Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
  • Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
  • Estonia: Alika – Bridges
  • Belgium: Gustaph – Because of You
  • Austria: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
  • Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Stay
  • Poland: Blanka – Solo
  • Australia: Voyager – Promise
  • Armenia: Brunette – Future Lover
  • Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem.

That means the following acts and countries will miss out:

  • Denmark: Reiley – Breaking My Heart
  • Romania: Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On)
  • Iceland: Diljá – Power
  • Greece: Victor Vernicos – What They Say
  • Georgia: Iru – Echo
  • San Marino: Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal.

Australia has been competing in Eurovision since 2015, when it was invited to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the competition after the country was first invited to perform in a non-competing capacity the year before.

Our entry into the competition was meant to be a one-off occasion, but Australia returned the following year. 

Australians have competed in Eurovision before that, but for other countries.

The late Olivia Newton-John competed for the UK and Gina G sung the hit Ooh Aah … Just a Little Bit while also representing the UK.

Australians are also this year claiming Andrew Lambrou, who is through to the grand final for Cyprus but was born and raised in Australia.

Australia's position in the competition going forward is tenuous. It will need to re-negotiate its participation beyond 2023 as this is the last year it is confirmed to compete.

Many are asking why the non-European nation is in the competition in the first place and that has a lot to do with the fact that Aussies are big fans of Eurovision, with SBS having broadcast the show every year since 1983.

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Voyager – Fearless in Love (Album Review)

Posted on July 5, 2023 by kjdraven

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Voyager – Fearless In Love Released: July 14, 2023

Danny Estrin // vocals Simone Dow // guitar Scott Kay //guitar Alex Canion // bass Ashley Doodkorte // drums

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It’s an exciting time for Perth band Voyager . Fresh off their ninth-place finish in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest ( recap here ) , the band embarked on a sold out Australian tour ( gig review here ) ahead of the release of eighth album Fearless in Love . They’ve timed the release beautifully to take advantage of the mainstream press that Eurovision brought them, but there’s a question of whether the new fans that ‘Promise’ has attracted will be into a full LP of synth-prog-metal. After all, ‘Promise’ noticeably turns down the heavy riffs compared to their back catalogue, so Fearless in Love has the delicate job of acknowledging long-time punters and satisfying those looking for a post-Eurovision fix. Thankfully the band is up to the task. 

Even though it doesn’t pop up until the album’s second half it is worth reviewing ‘Promise’ first. It’s easily my most streamed song of 2023 and elicits the same sing-a-long in my car that it did when it was released. The energy that Voyager put into on stage in Liverpool rubs off and the guitar solo into the keytar lick still rules. It is quite simply a banger and builds to the final minute where we can get a juicy breakdown and growl from Alex. It’s worth noting it is the same version that has been a single without any additional embellishments. As far as album centrepieces go, it is hard to beat. 

Those new to the Voyager world will be asking if there is anything to back up  ‘Promise’ and um, deliver on the, uh, promise of that tune. Their Australia Decides 2022 contender ‘Dreamer’ is here as the next track for Eurovision fans. It’s heavier than ‘Promise’ but has another great emotional hook. It builds through the synth but is much quicker to showcase the band’s metal riffs, making it a great bridge between their core sound and synth-pop leanings. The breakdown is more badass than I remember and Danny’s vocals are arguably even bigger. It certainly grabs your attention and holds it for the three minutes. 

There’s plenty of album tracks that scratch the 80s synth itch. ‘Ultraviolet’ sounds like a song from a Tom Cruise movie that time forgot with a quick tempo and a drum sound that owes more than a debt to Dire Straits . It’s got some gnarly modern guitar and a screamy cameo from fellow Perth native, Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer , who joins the party with an ominous growl.  It captures the glorious collision of influences in a way only Voyager can. ‘The Lamenting’ mines similar 80s vibes in a ballad form that serves as a nice change of pace, even if the hook isn’t as memorable as some of the other songs. Likewise ‘Daydream’ is more pop-rock than metal and would be a great single that will appeal to fans of ‘Promise’ . 

As an album Fearless in Love isn’t so much of a shift from their previous work, but a continued evolution from Colours in the Sun (2019). The fans who have been on the journey with them for twenty years will get a kick out of first track ‘The Best Intentions’ as it drips with spaced-out prog synths and keys. It jumps straight into the most recent single, ‘Prince of Fire’ , which is unmistakably a metal song with chunky djent riffs. Their great strength as a band is their ability to create a sonic scene that suits the lyrics, painting a musical picture that implants an image in your head. ‘Prince of Fire’ is a bleak dystopia, particularly when compared to the previously mentioned singles, capturing the solitude of the song’s protagonist. There is a cool interlude though so Danny can get his croon on before the big note. 

As far as prog-metal albums go, Voyager have loaded this with anthems. ‘Submarine’ has all the markings of an odd novelty song with a cute riff and big hook. The solo echoes Queen’s Brian May with Simone Dow dropping all sorts of tricky taps and whammy bends. But it’s a little darker than that when it gets to the final stanza and Alex screams that he is “coming up for air” . If there’s another Guardians of the Galaxy movie, this should be the end credits tune.

‘Twisted’ is a more electro take on prog-metal but also has a massive inspirational chorus that will play well live. ‘Listen’ also gets the Queen vibe right with plenty of guitar hero action. (Or as my wife just observed, it sounds a bit like Ghost , which is not a bad thing in my house.) Longtime fans will also get a kick out of the final track ‘Gren (Fearless in Love)’ . It’s much more of a traditional prog song with ethereal keys that sound transcendent in that space rock way. 

Voyager have successfully walked the tightrope between drawing in new fans from their Eurovision run, while rewarding longtime followers for their devotion. Fearless in Love has enough riffs, synths and hooks to catch the ear of anyone with a passing interest in 80s style rock and metal without ever sounding like a complete vintage act. It is certainly epic and accessible and demands a bigger audience than their recent club tour. I dare say I’ll be singing its praises among the best albums of the year. 

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Voyager – Fearless In Love Tracklisting :

1. The Best Intentions 2. Prince of Fire 3. Ultraviolet feat. Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer 4. Dreamer 5. The Lamenting 6. Submarine 7. Promise 8. Twisted 9. Daydream 10. Listen 11. Gren (Fearless in Love)

Rating: 9 / 10 Fearless in Love is out July 14 via Seasons of Mist . Pre-Order here . Review by KJ Draven ( Twitter and Instagram ). 

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Metal Band Voyager Advance to Final Round of 2023 Eurovision Contest

The synth-laden Australian progressive metal band Voyager  have advanced to the final round of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest , as The Guardian  has reported. Eurovision is same competition that helped make the Italian rockers  Maneskin a household name .

On Thursday (May 11), Voyager performed their submitted song " Promise " for Eurovision's second semi-final  in England. They now find themselves ready to represent Australia at the May 13 final against artists and songs from 25 other countries. Voyager's eighth studio album, Fearless in Love , led by the single " Prince of Fire ," arrives July 14.

Near the bottom of this post, see the album art and track list for Fearless in Love , followed by Voyager's "Promise" music video and upcoming tour dates.

Speaking to the Associated Press this week, Voyager lead singer and keyboardist Danny Estrin explained how the band's success has already exceeded their expectations, and how they're hoping to let their love for the music shine through onstage in the final.

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"You are fiercely competitive in some ways, but in other ways, you're just all there to have a good time and perform to the best of your abilities," Estrin said. "It's all about the music [at] the end of the day. Does it mean we don't have what it takes to win it? I think we do."

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Fearless in Love Album Artwork + Track Listing

1. "The Best Intentions" 2. "Prince of Fire" 3. "Ultraviolet" 4. "Dreamer" 5. "The Lamenting" 6. "Submarine" 7. "Promise" 8. "Twisted" 9. "Daydream" 10. "Listen" 11. "Gren (Fearless in Love)"

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June 9 – Brisbane, Australia @ The Zoo June 10 – Melbourne, Australia @ Stay Gold June 16 – Adelaide, Australia @ UniBar June 17 – N. Perth, Australia @ Rosemount June 23 – Sydney, Australia @ Metro June 24 – Belconnen, Australia @ Basement Oct. 1 – Cologne, Germany @ Euroblast Oct. 3 – Hamburg, Germany @ Headcrash Oct. 4 – Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia Oct. 5 – Warsaw, Poland @ VooDoo Club Oct. 7 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Futurum Oct. 8 – Budapest, Hungary @ Durer Kurt Oct. 9 – Vienna, Austria @ Szene Oct. 10 – Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk Oct. 11 – Milan, Italy @ Legend Club Oct. 12 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex Oct. 14 – Lyss, Switzerland @ Kulturfabrik Oct. 15 – Paris, France @ Les Etoiles Oct. 16 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Kavka Oct. 17 – Tilburg, Netherlands @ Poppodium Oct. 18 – S. Holland, Netherlands @ Cultuurpodium Oct. 20 – Manchester, England @ Academy Oct. 21 – London, England @ The Dome

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  1. Voyager (Australian band)

    Voyager are an Australian progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia, who were formed in 1999.The band has released eight albums. Their eighth studio album, Fearless in Love, was released worldwide on 14 July 2023 through French American metal record label Season of Mist. They represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Promise", finishing in ninth place.

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    Since their formation, Perth, Australia's Voyager have fearlessly defied any genre norms, boundaries and regulations thrust upon them. They embrace pop; employ a keytar on stage, and bring forward a positive, uplifting feeling to their riff-laden music, running head-first into the endless parade of heavy bands who see the world in a darker light.

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    Official Website for Australia's Premiere Progressive Pop Metal Act. BUY / STREAM our NEW album 'Fearless in Love'. Voyager - Ultraviolet (Feat. Sean Harmanis) [Official Music Video] Watch on. CLICK HERE TO WATCH/STREAM OUR LATEST SINGLE 'ULTRAVIOLET' (FEAT. SEAN HARMANIS OF MAKE THEM SUFFER)

  4. Voyager [AUS]

    Hailing from Australia, Voyager has shattered expectations with their resilient and determined attitude. This progressive pop metal force has toured the world, winning over fans with their ...

  5. Australia's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Voyager finally get to

    Perth progressive metal band Voyager are finally achieving their dream to make Eurovision history, as the first group to represent Australia — they talk to ABC about the long road to the Contest ...

  6. Voyager (Australian band)

    Voyager are an Australian progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia, who were formed in 1999. The band has released eight albums. Their eighth studio album, Fearless in Love, was released worldwide on 14 July 2023 through French American metal record label Season of Mist. They represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Promise", finishing in ninth place.

  7. 'In it for the ride': who are Voyager, the synth-metal band

    "Synth-metal" is the short name for the genre of music played by the Perth band Voyager, who have been chosen to represent Australia at this year's Eurovision contest.

  8. Voyager: "We are progressive in many ways"

    The band quickly gained traction worldwide despite hailing from Australia, as they landed slots at the likes of the ProgPower festivals and were snapped up by Dutch label DVS. They had to cut their teeth, though, playing local gigs alongside acts from genres like grindcore and death metal because of the compact size of the country's scene at ...

  9. Voyager to represent Australia at Eurovision, as synth-metal band to

    A band will represent Australia for the first time at the Eurovision Song Contest, with WA synth-metal group Voyager named as the entrant for the 2023 competition with the song Promise.

  10. Eurovision Song Content 2023: Who are Voyager, the band ...

    Key Points. SBS has announced Perth-based synth-metal group Voyager as Australia's 2023 Eurovision Song Contest pick. It's the first time a band will represent Australia at the contest, to be held ...

  11. Voyager take Australia to ninth place in Eurovision grand final

    Australia's Eurovision hopefuls Voyager have performed strongly at the song contest, placing ninth out of a tight field of just 26 acts in the grand final. The synth metal rock band from Perth ...

  12. Voyager: The Aussie metal band reaching for Eurovision glory

    Photo: Twitter/@Voyagerau. Australian synth-metal band Voyager has rocked its way into the Eurovision grand final, in what might be the country's last shot at the international song competition ...

  13. Fearless in Love

    Fearless in Love is the eighth studio album by Australian progressive metal band Voyager, released on 14 July 2023 through Season of Mist.It includes the singles "Promise", Australia's entry at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, as well as "Dreamer", which the band submitted for Australia's Eurovision song selection competition, Eurovision - Australia Decides 2022.

  14. Voyager Lyrics, Songs, and Albums

    Voyager is a progressive metal band from Perth, Australia. The band was formed in 1999, and the current lineup (since 2011) consists of Danny Estrin on vocals and keys, Simone Dow and Scott Kay on ...

  15. Voyager's lead singer Danny Estrin reveals cancer diagnosis and cancels

    Australian progressive metal band Voyager's frontman, Danny Estrin, has revealed a "life-altering" cancer diagnosis, as the band cancels its upcoming European tour. ... The band was Australia's ...

  16. Voyager

    Voyager are an Australian progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia, who were formed in 1999. The band has released eight albums. Their eighth studio album, Fearless in Love, was released worldwide on 14 July 2023 through French American metal record label Season of Mist. They represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Promise", finishing in ninth place.

  17. Voyager

    Voyager - Voyager's latest album Colours in the Sun exploded like a supernova onto the worldwide stage. ... Perth synth-metal band Voyager promised and delivered, with Australia taking the top place Semi Final 2 and landing 9th overall ... Eurovision - Australia Decides event enquiries: [email protected] . 1800 500 727 . comments ...

  18. VOYAGER discography and reviews

    Voyager biography Founded in Perth, Australia in 1999 - Still active as of 2019 VOYAGER is a progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia currently consisting of Simone Dow (guitar), Daniel Estrin (vocals, keyboards), Mark Boeijen (drums), and Alex Canion (bass).

  19. Australia's Voyager is through to the Eurovision 2023 grand final

    Australia will compete in the 2023 Eurovision grand final, with synth-metal band Voyager voted in after a glittering performance in the second semifinal.

  20. Voyager

    It's an exciting time for Perth band Voyager. Fresh off their ninth-place finish in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest , the band embarked on a sold out Australian tour (gig review ... It builds through the synth but is much quicker to showcase the band's metal riffs, making it a great bridge between their core sound and synth-pop leanings. ...

  21. Voyager: The Australia band from Perth selected for Eurovision ...

    Published 22 February 2023, 12:11 am. Australian metal-synth group, Voyager, will be the first band to represent Australia at the Eurovision song contest. The musicians from Perth chosen to take ...

  22. Voyager Australia

    Voyager Australia. 48,708 likes · 186 talking about this. Australian Representative of Eurovision 23 'Fearless In Love' AVAILABLE NOW! ffm.bio/voyagerau

  23. Metal Band Voyager Advance to the Final Round of Eurovision 2023

    Photo by Mike Dann. The synth-laden Australian progressive metal band Voyager have advanced to the final round of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, as The Guardian has reported. Eurovision is same ...