MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album
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Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", available here.
Grapow described the single as "a dark and aggressive track about fear, control, and a world that feeds on pain. It shows how power rises while compassion fades, trapping people in silence and despair. The song pushes through chaos and suffering toward release — a call to break free, heal old wounds, and reclaim your strength".
Grapow expressed his enthusiasm for MASTERPLAN's record — the band's first new songs since "Novum Initium", released in 2013. "Metalmorphosis" really captures what this album means to us: a transformation, but still true to the spirit of MASTERPLAN," he said. "We've grown over the years, both as musicians and as people, and you can hear that in the new songs. Some ideas go back many years, and now they've finally come to life. It's powerful, melodic, and emotional — classic MASTERPLAN, but with a new energy".
After a prolonged hiatus from studio releases, MASTERPLAN has re-emerged with renewed creative drive. The band recently signed a new worldwide deal with Frontiers Music Srl, marking a significant milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in their career.
This partnership sets the stage for their long-awaited return with a brand-new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", representing both transformation and continuity: a heavier, more aggressive edge combined with the melodic sophistication that has always defined MASTERPLAN's sound.
With renewed focus, sharpened songwriting, and decades of experience behind them, MASTERPLAN are poised to reaffirm their relevance and deliver one of the most anticipated power metal releases of the year.
"Metalmorphosis" track listing:
01. Chase The Light
02. Electric Nights
03. Shadow Man
04. Bound To Fall
05. Pain Of Yesterday
06. Metalmorphosis
07. Through The Storm
08. Ghostlight
09. The Call
10. Rise Again (album version)
In a recent interview with Brazil's Todo Mundo Em Campo, Roland stated about "Metalmorphosis": "It was a long progress and process [making the record]. I think we started to make this album already five years ago, and — I don't know — it took so long. And the idea was for me to make a bit more direct, not so much progressive elements. Not too melodic. I mean, I love melodies. I love melodic stuff, but not so poppy, commercial. So that's why the new album [is] called metal 'Metalmorphosis'. So we went a bit back more to the harder direction of — maybe MASTERPLAN never had it. Who knows? But we still have the elements — we have the midtempo numbers, we have still progressive elements, but somehow I felt like this album is more direct. And that was my inspiration. And I didn't wanna make any compromise. Maybe next album's even more harder. You never know. Depends how the people will like it."
He continued: "It's a natural progress. Because you can't repeat yourself. I'm not that kind of guy — I don't like to repeat myself too much. If I would make the same album every time, I would feel, like, 'Nah.' That's not me. I like to be in a challenge situation. Not going too far left and right, but always a bit — see what you can do. And the lyrics are about more critical as well — not only happy and positive. But they're still positive because it's my, or our, mentality. But it's more critical here and there, to mention something what's going on in this crazy world."
In 2017, MASTERPLAN released an album titled "PumpKings", containing reworked versions of HELLOWEEN songs from albums that Grapow played on during his time in the legendary German power metal band. Included are three songs from HELLOWEEN's "Pink Bupples Go Ape" (1991) LP, two from "Chameleon" (1993),three from "Master Of The Rings" (1994),one from "The Time Of The Oath" and two from "The Dark Ride" (2000).
MASTERPLAN's first-ever concert release came out in October 2015. "Keep Your Dream aLive" was made available as DVD/CD and Blu-ray/CD sets, both including the entire show from Masters Of Rock festival, recordings from Wacken Open Air, footage from the band's Asian tour and ProgPower USA, as well as all five official MASTERPLAN video clips. The Masters Of Rock show is featured on the CD.
MASTERPLAN's latest studio album of all original material, "Novum Initium", was released in June 2013 via AFM.
A new MASTERPLAN single, "Rise Again" was made available in early 2024 via AFM Records. A reworked version of "Rise Again" will be made available on "Metalmorphosis".
MASTERPLAN is gearing up for a European tour, starting on April 12.
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
