Masterplan - Uli Kusch Quits Band
Drummer Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween) has left Masterplan, the German melodic metal band he formed with guitarist Roland Grapow. An official announcement on the matter is expected shortly...
Masterplan recently began recording its third album ? the group's first without singer Jorn Lande, who announced his departure in early May. The band's final show with Lande took place on August 8 at Lokersefeesten in Belgium.
According to a statement released by Masterplan in May, Lande's exit was caused by increased "musical differences" between the vocalist and the rest of the band. During the songwriting process for the group's third album, it became increasingly apparent that the other members of the band had different visions and plans for the group's musical direction. While Jorn wanted Masterplan to follow a more melodic path, the rest of the band wanted to return to the metallic roots of their debut album.
Masterplan recently began recording its third album ? the group's first without singer Jorn Lande, who announced his departure in early May. The band's final show with Lande took place on August 8 at Lokersefeesten in Belgium.
According to a statement released by Masterplan in May, Lande's exit was caused by increased "musical differences" between the vocalist and the rest of the band. During the songwriting process for the group's third album, it became increasingly apparent that the other members of the band had different visions and plans for the group's musical direction. While Jorn wanted Masterplan to follow a more melodic path, the rest of the band wanted to return to the metallic roots of their debut album.
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| Dragonlord TG Posts: 140 From: Croatia |
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| Eddie Retired Mod. Posts: 2617 From: The Netherlands  |
Yup, don't lose all hope  Though it is bad news 
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK  |
oh come on. i dont know what to say.. i thought Uli and Roland would stay in there both together - obviously not well whatever happens, there is going to be some big news in the future either the band completley splitting, or the announcement of two new (hopefully fantastic) members i kept them in my favorites this long keeping faith they would come back fighting - i just hope they can from this as well
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| Talvi Posts: 825 From: Spain  |
But that information doesn't tell a shit bout Uli
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| Spyroid Rosetta Stoned Posts: 1023 From: Sweden  |
Okay, Helloween! Kick out Dani and take in Uli again! 
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| Thryce Retired Staff Posts: 4346 From: Belgium  |
Written by Talvi on 07.10.2006 at 17:09 That's because there isn't an official statement and more info yet... The source is Blabbermouth, which means they picked up a rumor somewhere and posted is as news immediataly without concrete info and confirmations... But read the first paragraph carefully: "Drummer Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween) has left Masterplan, the German melodic metal band he formed with guitarist Roland Grapow. An official announcement on the matter is expected shortly.."
---- Your favorite band sucks.
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| Silhouette Posts: 202 From: Sweden  |
I lost faith in Masterplan when Jørn Lande left, and now this? Would be cool if they manage to keep going at all now, but the new members' got some big shoes to fill!
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| wrathchild Posts: 14090 From: France  |
Uli Kusch is one of my favorite drummers, and somehow I couldn't get into Masterplan... But what the news could have mentioned is that Uli founded another band, Beautiful Sin (also featuring Masterplan's keyboardist) and I've been told great things about their debut CD.
---- La belleza no reside en lo que puedas crear, sino en lo que eres capaz de transmitir Beauty resides not in what you're able to create, but in what you're able to communicate Txus, Mägo De Oz
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK |
yes. Beautiful Sin has one album released earlier this year; 'The Unexpected' i havent heard it though, but am eager to!
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| Daru Jericho Posts: 2098 From: UK  |
When I first heard about this I was so depressed. I mean, first Lande and now a founding member. Masterplan looks as good as dead right now. Still, I won't cast a certain verdict until I heard the new album and I'll see them support Saxon all the way in March so hearing the old stuff will be good enough, even if it is with a different vocalist and drummer.
---- Aborted Misanthropic Smurf Puppy On Acid.
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| Dragonlord TG Posts: 140 From: Croatia |
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK |
more like hello Masterplan! as 'Dragonlord TG' has stated they have filled the slots Uli has been replaced with no other then Mikey Terrana! and Jørn with Mike DiMeo, who i currently dont know but am optimistic about
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| BlankFile Posts: 686 From: Portugal |
Man oh man... What is wrong with this fantástic band? Now all the members are deciding to leave the band? Such waste of talent... I hope that these departures doesn´t mean that the band is falling apart for good... It´s sad indeed... 
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sup guys, i havent been on for long time... shit, uli left the band!!! one of my fav drummers ever, and who the hell is Mike DiMeo? well, maybe Masterplan still can kick sum ass with Roland but, well uli is uli and i hope well see "Masterplan rising" once again 
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK |
"Former Masterplan drummer Uli Kusch has commented on his departure from the band, explaining that "we haven't inspired each other anymore," according to a press release. "And without inspiration it is not possible anymore to make music together." Uli will concentrate on his new band Beautiful Sin with plans to release a new album in 2007."
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I loved Masterplan because of Uli, Jorn and Roland and somehow I can't get in this new member crusade of theirs... And I'm sorrier I wasn't able to attend the gig of the original lineup. But I want to see what Uli will come out with 
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