Metalmorphosis: An Exclusive Interview With ROLAND GRAPOW Of MASTERPLAN

“When [JORN] came back for the ‘Time To Be King’ album, there was a big compromise. He said I’m only coming back…when it's less Power Metal sounding…but this album, ‘Metalmorphosis’, is definitely free, without compromise.” 

Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus

George Dionne interviews MASTERPLAN guitarist ROLAND GRAPOW about their latest album ‘Metalmorphosis’ for KNAC.COM.  The album is set for release on June 26, 2026 through Frontiers Music.  Grapow was also the guitarist for the German Power Metal act HELLOWEEN from 1989-2001. Chec out the interview BELOW!

Highlights include:  

-13 years since their last studio album 
-Songwriting dynamics within the band
-Utilizing outside songwriters 
-The significance of the album’s title
-Stories behind the singles
-Revisting their 2024 single ‘Rise Again’
-Signing with Frontiers Music after their time w/AFM
-Is this a one and done deal?
-How the pre-release shows have been going
-Festival appearances through the summer
-Being on the same bill with HELLOWEEN
-Does he keep in touch with anyone in the band
-Is anything holding back reconciliation 
-Any plans to re-visit the MASTERPLAN back catalog
-Does he keep in touch with ex-MASTERPLAN members
-Working on a solo album
-And much, much more!

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