Masterplan: Metalmorphosis

Power metal legends Masterplan are thrilled to announce their comeback with a new studio album titled “Metalmorphosis.” Grapow expressed his enthusiasm for the album—the first new songs since “Novum Initium,” which was released in 2013: “‘Metalmorphosis’ really captures what this album means to us: a transformation that nevertheless remains true to the spirit of Masterplan. We’ve grown over the years, both as musicians and as people, and you can hear that in the new songs. Some ideas date back many years and have finally come to life. It’s powerful, melodic, and emotional—classic Masterplan, but with new energy.” Masterplan is one of the most enduring and influential names in German power metal. The band was founded in 2001 by guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch after they left Helloween, and quickly established a distinctive identity based on strong melodies, technical precision, and an epic yet modern approach to metal. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2003, was highly praised by critics and immediately achieved chart success, setting the standard for a career marked by consistency and evolution. Over the years, Masterplan has released several critically acclaimed albums—including “Aeronautics,” “MK II,” “Time To Be King,” and “Novum Initium”—each showcasing sophisticated songwriting and a powerful balance between classic power metal energy and progressive elements.