Renowned for their signature blend of uplifting yet melancholic progressive pop metal, Australia’s national treasures Voyager have returned after an unplanned hiatus. In a turbulent twist of events following the band’s post-Eurovision success, the upwards trajectory of the band took an unexpected downturn in September 2023, with vocalist Danny Estrin being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Having undergone a significant amount of treatment since then, the future of Voyager was always uncertain. The band cancelled all international touring plans, and for a while it was uncertain if Danny would even be able to sing again. The sense of universal devastation felt for Danny and the band was palpable, and the outpouring of love and support from Voyager’s longtime and newfound fans provided solace in challenging times.

Now, Voyager return, with new single 'Seen Better Days'.

Stream: https://listen.voyagerau.com/seenbetterdays
Watch: https://youtu.be/I69IhlRlLAY

'Seen Better Days' is a song borne out of the adversity that Danny and the band have faced these past 18 months, and it breathes new life and a new outlook for the band, whose strength and determination knows no bounds. Nobody knows what the future holds, but the present holds new music, and this song is a powerful reminder of the vulnerability of life.

Danny says this about the song:

“Difficult times yield dark music. It won't come as a surprise that 'Seen Better Days' is a personal account of the 18 months of hell, through chemotherapy, radiation and surgery that I have endured. Embracing the beautiful love and support I have received from friends, family and fans while often putting on a brave face in the horrid abyss of stage 4 cancer is no easy feat, so I felt it was right to put it to words and music. Somehow as brutally vulnerable as the song is, it still maintains an uplifting melancholy and, despite its crushing ending, manages a breath of optimism through the bleakness... after all, life is beautiful.”

In January 2025, Voyager returned to the stage for a brief 15 minute performance at the Rugby SVNS in Perth. This performance reignited the love for performing live, and allowed Danny to regain the faith in his ability to locally return to the stage in between treatments.

Voyager have now announced that they will perform two live shows in their hometown Perth this coming June/July and have announced the following dates:

21 June 2025 - Rosemount Hotel (All Ages Family show, under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult)
4 July 2025 - Magnet House

Tickets are on sale now: https://listen.voyagerau.com/voyagerperth25

Voyageronline:

Instagram https://instagram.com/voyagerau

Facebook https://facebook.com/voyageraustralia

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/voyageraustralia

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/16fltNcwTM5V9rnxIlcha4?si=z-RAbUTnTOCEytOFXCRPNw

Voyager are:

Danny Estrin - Vocals and Keytar
Simone Dow - Guitars
Scott Kay - Guitars
Ashley Doodkorte - Drums
Alex Canion - Bass

Australia's prog-metal group Voyager (Eurovision 2023 entry) release comeback single 'Seen Better Days'

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