Victory In The Battle Chamber (7-inch Vinyl Single)
Where it all began. Originally released in 2013 via Bellyache Records, Victory In The Battle Chamber is the historic first piece of music ever released by Voyag3r. Paired with the heavy b-side Hunted Becomes Hunter, this debut 7-inch single captures the raw, foundational birth of the band’s heavy instrumental synth-rock sound.
The Historic Debut: Pure Analog Recording Authenticity
Long before scoring major motion pictures like Vinegar Syndrome’s New York Ninja or hitting the charts with Doom Fortress and Are You Synthetic?, Voyag3r forged their signature sound with this landmark 2013 debut single. Setting a strict standard for analog production authenticity, the band entered the legendary Tempermill Studio to track both Victory In The Battle Chamber and its companion track, Hunted Becomes Hunter.
The session was captured entirely in the analog domain—engineered by Tony Hamera, the band tracked to a vintage 24-track MCI 2" tape machine through the studio's famed Harrison 32-32 custom mixing console. This immaculate signal path injected a warm, saturated punch into the soaring synthesizers, driving guitars, and massive acoustic drums, establishing the definitive sonic blueprint that fans have come to demand from the trio.
Critical Acclaim & Collector Status
Upon its initial underground release, the single immediately turned heads across the physical media and progressive music communities. In a glowing review, The Sleeping Shaman praised the single's dynamic energy, noting its ability to "switch between the tense leanness of the opening bars and a more expansive, powerchord-driven section." The review highlighted how the "tight drums, icy synth and alternately terse and rawk axeplay create a driving atmosphere" that perfectly nails a dramatic, epic cinematic vibe.
The anthemic nature of the release was aptly summarized by illustrator Mark Rudolph as the ultimate musical intersection of "Neu!, Nintendo, and Goblin."
A true collector’s staple, this non-LP release features stunning, vibrant cover artwork illustrated by Slasher Dave, which The Sleeping Shaman noted "looks almost exactly like the kind of straight-to-video post-apocalyptic Mad Max knock-off that filled the dusty shelves of video rental shops back in days of yore." Whether you are a dedicated physical media collector completing your vinyl archive or a new listener looking to experience the precise moment the band's analog journey started, the Victory In The Battle Chamber 7-inch is a vital piece of independent music history.
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Produced By: Voyag3r
Recorded At: The Tempermill Studio
Format: 2" MCI 24-Track Tape Machine
Console: Harrison 32-32 Console
Cover Artwork & Layout: Slasher Dave
Engineering / Mix: Tony Hamera
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