Metalmorphosis is Masterplan’s seventh studio album and their first in nine years. It came out on June 26, 2026, through Frontiers Music Srl. Founding guitarist Roland Grapow leads the band here, and the timing — the group’s 25th anniversary — gives the release a clear sense of purpose.
The album took roughly five years to make. That long process shows in how tight and focused the record feels. Nothing here sounds rushed.
Grapow handled production himself, and the result is heavy without being overwhelming. Each instrument sits clearly in the mix. The overall sound brings to mind Helloween’s The Dark Ride — dense, muscular, but easy to follow.
The album doesn’t try to revisit old glories. It picks up where Masterplan left off and moves forward from there. Aeronautics is a good example — it carries real emotional weight and goes beyond what most power metal tracks aim for.
For listeners coming in fresh, Metalmorphosis is a solid entry point into Masterplan’s world. For longtime fans, it confirms the band still knows what they’re doing. Either way, the nine-year gap hasn’t dulled anything.
