Time to Be King
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Time To Be King is the fourth studio album by the multinational power metal
band Masterplan. This album marks the return of the band's original singer Jørn Lande
. He left the band in 2006, citing musical differences as the reason. It was originally planned to be released on April 16, 2010 but during a listening session in Hamburg it was confirmed that the release date was pushed back to May 21.
The album features a rawer and less complex sound than the previous albums but still with Masterplan's progressive and melodic power metal trademarks. Lead singer Jørn Lande had a major contribution to the songwriting, he wrote some of the music and all the lyrics for the songs. Also keyboardist Axel Mackenrott
took part as one of the main songwriters and brought the ideas for songs like Time To Be King and Blue Europa. Roland Grapow
said Axel is now "totally filling the shoes of Uli (Kusch)
and he has a very familiar style of writing that I love so much and it’s very important for the band."
, Jørn Lande
& Axel Mackenrott
, except where noted. All lyrics by Jørn Lande
Track listing
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band Masterplan. This album marks the return of the band's original singer Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande is a Norwegian hard rock and heavy metal singer who has sold over 2 million records worldwide. He is probably best known for being the lead singer of the power metal band Masterplan.-Biography:...
. He left the band in 2006, citing musical differences as the reason. It was originally planned to be released on April 16, 2010 but during a listening session in Hamburg it was confirmed that the release date was pushed back to May 21.
The album features a rawer and less complex sound than the previous albums but still with Masterplan's progressive and melodic power metal trademarks. Lead singer Jørn Lande had a major contribution to the songwriting, he wrote some of the music and all the lyrics for the songs. Also keyboardist Axel Mackenrott
Axel Mackenrott
Axel Mackenrott is the keyboard player for the heavy metal band Masterplan.Axel began playing at around 11 years of age with piano lessons, and went on to eventually acquire a bachelor of arts in musical sciences. In his early career he played in many small-time bands and cover bands, before he...
took part as one of the main songwriters and brought the ideas for songs like Time To Be King and Blue Europa. Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
said Axel is now "totally filling the shoes of Uli (Kusch)
Uli Kusch
Ulrich Kusch, born 11 March 1967, is a heavy metal drummer. He is best known for playing with Helloween, Gamma Ray, and Masterplan. He is known for his technical style of playing, fast-paced speed metal-like rhythm and capable songwriting abilities.-Biography:...
and he has a very familiar style of writing that I love so much and it’s very important for the band."
Track listing
All music written by Roland GrapowRoland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
, Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande is a Norwegian hard rock and heavy metal singer who has sold over 2 million records worldwide. He is probably best known for being the lead singer of the power metal band Masterplan.-Biography:...
& Axel Mackenrott
Axel Mackenrott
Axel Mackenrott is the keyboard player for the heavy metal band Masterplan.Axel began playing at around 11 years of age with piano lessons, and went on to eventually acquire a bachelor of arts in musical sciences. In his early career he played in many small-time bands and cover bands, before he...
, except where noted. All lyrics by Jørn Lande
- "Fiddle Of Time" - (Grapow, Lande, Mackenrott, Carl Johan GrimmarkCarl Johan GrimmarkCarl Johan Grimmark is a Christian guitarist born in Gothenburg, Sweden October 14, 1977. He has appeared with several influential Christian metal bands including Narnia, Saviour Machine, and Rob Rock. He recently joined the band Beautiful Sin in 2006. He also has been a special guest guitarist on...
) - 4:22 - "Blow Your Winds" - (Grapow, Lande, Mackenrott, Erik Lidbom) - 3:19
- "Far From The End Of The World" - 3:34
- "Time To Be King" - 4:44
- "Lonely Winds Of War" - 4:35
- "The Dark Road" - 6:22
- "The Sun Is In Your Hands" - 4:27
- "The Black One" - 4:14
- "Blue Europa" - 5:09
- "Under The Moon" - (Grapow, Lande, Mackenrott, Joachim Küstner) - 4:16
- "Kisses From You" (Digipack Bonus) - 2:50
- "Never Walk Alone" (Japan Bonus) - 4:38
Far From the End of the World
The single "Far From the End of the World", released April 16th, 2010, contains two tracks from the album Time To Be King.Track listing
- Far From The End Of The World (Single version)
- Lonely Winds of War
- Far From The End Of The World (Album version)
Credits
- Jørn LandeJørn LandeJørn Lande is a Norwegian hard rock and heavy metal singer who has sold over 2 million records worldwide. He is probably best known for being the lead singer of the power metal band Masterplan.-Biography:...
- vocals - Roland GrapowRoland GrapowRoland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s - Jan S. Eckert - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Mike TerranaMike TerranaMike Terrana is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer. His first professional work was in 1984 with the MCA band Hanover Fist from Toronto, after which he recorded and toured with other bands, playing many styles of music in Western New York state...
- drums - Axel MackenrottAxel MackenrottAxel Mackenrott is the keyboard player for the heavy metal band Masterplan.Axel began playing at around 11 years of age with piano lessons, and went on to eventually acquire a bachelor of arts in musical sciences. In his early career he played in many small-time bands and cover bands, before he...
- KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...