Masterplan is a German power metal group founded in 2001 by guitarist Roland
Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch after their departure from Helloween; the band
originated in Germany and quickly attracted attention with its high‑energy
songwriting and technical proficiency. The debut album Masterplan was released
in 2003, establishing the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks and heavy
riffing. This was followed by the Back for My Life EP in 2004, and subsequent
studio albums Aeronautics (2005), MK II (2007), and Time To Be King (2010),
distributed through AFM Records and later Marquee...