Masterplan + Hammerfall 
-Viernes 17 de Enero 2003-Sala Razzmatazz 1- Produce: Encore 
Fotos: MarceRock - IndyRock

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USA based The End Records is proud to announce the distribution of AFM Records (Germany) artists MASTERPLAN European super-group's debut cd for the United States territory. 
MASTERPLAN is made up of seasoned musicians of the European heavy metal scene which include Guitarist Roland Grapow (formerly of HELLOWEEN); drummer Uli Kusch (formerly of HELLOWEEN); vocalist Jorn Lande (formerly of ARK, COMPANY OF SNAKES and MILLENIUM); bassist  Jan S. Eckert (formerly of IRON SAVIOR) and keyboardist Axel Mackenrott.
MASTERPLAN on their debut cd, showcase all the power, fury and conviction of a new heavy metal musical institution on the rise. The aggressive vocals of Jorn Lande; ultra heavy guitar riffing and soloing from Roland Grapow, pounding bass playing of Jan S. Eckert; insane and super solid drumming of Uli Kusch and perfect highlighting keyboards of Axel Mackenrott, make their debut cd one of the hardest hitting metal releases of 2003.
The cd was produced by renowned producer Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Testament); mixed by Mikko Kamilla and mastered by Mika Jussila.
If there was a perfect description of the band, it would be a combination of the best parts of Helloween (Keepers of the Seven Keys Pt. 1 and 2 era with the tempos and melodies) and Whitesnake (1987 era with the coverdale like vocals and riffs remniscent at times of guitar god John Sykes). Basically, lots of power, melody and aggression.
The cd also features a special appearance by original Helloween vocalist Michale Kiske, who performs a duet with Jorn Lande on the song "Heroes".
The MASTERPLAN debut cd went straight to position # 42 in the official German Media Control charts in the initial week of it's official release. The cd also obtained similar outstanding results in other European countries. In addition, the cd became "Album Of The Month" in the following magazines:
Rock Hard (Germany)
Heavy Oder Was (Germany)
Metallian (France)
Sweden Rock (Sweden)
Aardschok (Holland)
A 45 day European tour supporting Sweden heavy metal crusaders HAMMERFALL throughout the months of January and February 2003, helped solidify the band reputation's as an incendiary act and a major live act. In addition, their recent confirmation to appear on high profile European festivals such as Germany's Bang Your Head and England's Bloodstock, will further spread the word on this phenomenal new band.
CD Track Listing
Tracks:
01. Spirit Never Die
02. Enlighten Me
03. Kind Hearted Light
04. Crystal Night
05. Soulburn
06. Heroes
07. Sail On
08. Into The Light
09. Crawling From Hell
10. Bleeding Eyes
11. When Love Comes Close

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http://www.theendrecords.com
Masterplan Official Site http://www.master-plan.net/
AFM Records Official Site http://www.afm-records.de/
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