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MK II (2007)
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Reviewed: 4/10/2007
Having recorded two powerful heavy metal albums (2003's self-titled debut and 'Aeronautics' [2005]), shocking news of two members lost reached the metal world. When the band lost their godly vocalist Jørn Lande and drummer extraordinaire Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween), I thought this was the end of Masterplan. However, The Masterplan MK II was conglomerated, and the album titled 'MK II' was recorded. Guitarist Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween), bassist Jan S. Eckert and keyboardist Axel Mackenrott are the core of the band. Heavy riffing and emotional leads (plus great soloing and guitar meowings, hehe) of Mr. Grapow shone on Helloween's 'The Dark Ride', after which he was "removed" from that legendary band. But he continued on Masterplan, and this is another great darkened heavy metal riff-o-rama. ...
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