When the unmatched vocal power of Norwegian powerhouse singer Jorn Lande (known from Ark, Millennium, The Snakes.) united with the incredible musical and songwriting talents of former Helloween members Roland Grapow (guitar) and Uli Kusch (drums) in 2002, the whole Metal scene listened up. This new band, called MASTERPLAN, would surpass all expectations just a few months later with the debut album "Masterplan". No other band of the last decade managed to combine traditional-rooted Melodic/Power Metal with an up-to-date approach like MASTERPLAN. 2 years later the "Aeronautics" album was released, again highly praised by critics and fans alike.
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