Prepare for battle with War Mask—the third full-length studio album from Detroit's Voyag3r, and their most aggressive, dark, and dynamic instrumental opus to date. Expanding on the sonic palette established by Doom Fortress and Are You Synthetic?, War Mask pushes the power trio's signature sound into heavy, retro-futuristic territory, expertly bridging the gap between '70s progressive rock, '80s action/horror film scores, and modern synthwave.
Premium Production & Analog Power
To capture their signature wall of sound, Voyag3r tracked War Mask entirely to 2” analog tape (MCI 24-track system)at Tempermill Studios in Ferndale, Michigan, running the signals through a custom, vintage 1977 Harrison 3232 console. This pure analog approach delivers an incredibly warm, punchy, and aggressive sonic character with organic tube-driven tones and deep-groove high fidelity.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have hailed War Mask as Voyag3r at their absolute best:
Complex Distractions (8.1/10): “Voyag3r mix it all with a prog rock finesse that puts the band into a category all their own... an all-out masterpiece of melody, nuance, and power trio muscle.”
Fan & Media Reception: Widely praised across the horror synth, sci-fi, and progressive rock communities for its "moody and aggressive" tone that feels like a lost, classic midnight movie score armed with modern rhythmic power.
Collector Edition Features
Opaque Fire Orange Vinyl — Highly limited premium color variant pressed through Bellyache Records.
Exclusive Artwork Layout by acclaimed artist Slasher Dave.
Includes 12” x 12” 3-D Art Print and a custom cardboard War Mask equipped with 3-D lenses to view the artwork.
Digital Download Code included.
Opaque Fire Orange Vinyl Released through Bellyache Records
Track list:
SIDE A: A1 The Terror Is Gaining On You A2 The Donning A3 War Mask A4 Ancient Enemies A5 Second Face
SIDE B: B1 Red (A bold, heavy-synth rendering of the King Crimson classic from their seminal 1974 album, entitled 'Red'. Written by legendary KC guitarist, Robert Fripp. Features jaw-dropping guitar and synthesizer interplay.) B2 Sequenza Di Mezzanotte B3 Hell Village B4 Ambush! B5 War Mask (Steve Greene mix) (Bonus track exclusive to physical formats)
*** Voyag3r is:
Steve Greene – Synthesizers, Piano, Saxophone
Greg Mastin – Drums and Percussion
Aaron Greene – Guitars
All items are securely packaged and shipped reliably straight from the band in Metro Detroit.
