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If you have followed Hansen’s career and observed his persona, then you know he can be a little bit wacky and eccentric. The same can be said for his latest solo release. If you’ve come expecting a mish mash of HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY, boy are you going to be surprised...
“When [JORN] came back for the ‘Time To Be King’ album, there was a big compromise. He said I’m only coming back…when it's less Power Metal sounding…but this album, ‘Metalmorphosis’, is definitely free, without compromise.” - Roland Grapow
George Dionne breaks down the “Best Albums of 2025”
German Power Metal legends HELLOWEEN are celebrating 40 years of existence with the release of their 17th studio album Giants & Monsters. As is the case with most bands whose career spans decades, the Heavy Metal titans have seen their share of highs and lows…
"You always need the right wife, otherwise it's doomed. If you have the wrong wife...90% of my fellow musicians quit music." - Andi Deris
"[AVANTASIA is] a Universe of its own...not an all-star project. I don't like [that] term." - Tobias Sammet
HELLOWEEN - Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Part 1 (BMG, 2023) Limited Edition Blue Splatter Vinyl
MASTERPLAN - S/T (AFM Records 2024) Anniversary Limited Edition (500)- Silver 2LP
George Dionne interviews guitarist ROLAND GRAPOW of MASTERPLAN for KNAC.COM. Together they discuss the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
