Genre Tourism · 20/01/2023
194 days till W:O:A 2023. Masterplan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album Masterplan (2003) in Wacken this year. The band was formed in 2002 by former Helloween members Uli Kusch (drums) and Roland Grapow (guitar). Roland Grapow remains the only founding member in the band as of today. Keyboardist Axel Mackenrott has also been with the band since 2003 and has been involved in all releases except the debut album, where Janne Wirmann from Children of Bodom provided...
Genre Tourism · 28/04/2022
Power metal - I've been waiting to start with this special subgenre of heavy metal! And what better band to start with than German band Helloween who have been called "fathers of power metal" and are part of the big four of power metal together with Blind Guardian, Sabaton and DragonForce. So. What is power metal? The most distinguishing features of power metal are: fast tempo, uplifting lyrics often based on mythology or fantasy, clean and high-pitched vocals, strong choruses, anthemic...