Masterplan is a German power metal band, founded by guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch upon leaving Helloween in 2001.
Studio albums
2003 – MASTERPLAN
2003 – MASTERPLAN (JAPANESE EDITION)
2005 – AERONAUTICS
2005 – AERONAUTICS (JAPANESE EDITION)
2007 – MK II
2010 – TIME TO BE KING
2010 – TIME TO BE KING (JAPANESE EDITION)
2013 – NOVUM INITIUM
2017 – PUMPKINGS
Live albums
2015 – KEEP YOUR DREAM ALIVE
Singles, EPs, Fan Club & Promo
2002 – ENLIGHTEN ME (EP)
2004 – BACK FOR MY LIFE (EP)
2007 – LOST & GONE (EP)
2010 – FAR FROM THE END OF THE WORLD (EP)
2011 – MK III (FAN COMPILATION)
Current members
Roland Grapow – guitars (2001–present), bass, keyboards (2001-2003)
Axel Mackenrott – keyboards (2003–present)
Rick Altzi – lead vocals (2012–present)
Jari Kainulainen – bass (2012–present)
Kevin Kott – drums (2016–present)
Former members
Uli Kusch – drums (2001–2006)
Jørn Lande – lead vocals (2001–2006, 2009–2012)
Jan S. Eckert – bass (2003–2012)
Mike Terrana – drums (2006–2012)
Mike DiMeo – lead vocals (2006–2009)
Martin Marthus Skaroupka – drums (2012–2016)
Guest and session musicians
Janne Wirman – session keyboards (2002)
Jürgen Attig – session bass (2002)
Michael Kiske – vocals on “Heroes” on Masterplan (2003)
Ferdy Doernberg – keyboards on “Into the Light” on Masterplan (2003)
Russell Allen – vocals on demos (2001)