Credits:

Masterplan

Description:

In 2001, Roland Grapow (G) and Uli Kash (Ds), who were members of Helloween at the time, left the band to form a new power metal band with Jörn Lande (Vo), Jan S. Eckert (B) and Axel McEnrott (Keys) of the current IRON SAVIOR. MASTERPLAN is a new band formed by the ex-members of HELLOWEEN, and has received a lot of attention from the early stage of their career. The band's debut album lives up to the expectations of its fans, and includes songs that are still staples of the band's live show, such as "Spirit Never Die," "kind Hearted Light," and "Heroes. The album is still highly regarded as one of the masterpieces of German metal and power metal, and the band's Japan tour immediately following the album's release was also very popular in Japan. In addition to the content of the album, it is also notable for the guests other than the band members.One of the most important points is that Michael Kiske (Vo), who left Helloween before Roland and Uli and had distanced himself from the HM/HR industry at the time, played on the album, Janne Willman (Keys) of CHILDREN OF BODOM participated fully in the recording, and the album was produced by Andy Sneap, who is currently active in JUDAS PRIEST. Janne Wilman (Keys) of CHILDREN OF BODOM participated in the recording, and Andy Sneap, who is currently active in JUDAS PRIEST, produced the album.

Tracklisting:

1.Spirit Never Die
2.Enlighten Me
3.Kind Hearted Light
4.Crystal Night
5.Soulburn
6.Heroes
7.Sail On
8.Into The Light
9.Crawling From Hell
10.Bleeding Eyes
11.When Love Comes Close
12.The Kid Rocks On
13.Through Thick And Thin
14.Black Dog
15.Spirit Never Die (Live)
16.Enlighten Me (Live)
17.Heroes (Live)