Mike DiMeo has left Masterplan

PyroMan · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:37 pm

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Vocalist Mike DiMeo (ex-Riot) has confirmed he parted ways with Masterplan. On a blog on his MySpace he writes as follows:

"I did some really cool session work and have a bunch of releases slated for 2009 of which I am really looking forward to. One of them is with Australian band "Ilium" and I am really happy with how it turned out. I also do want to confirm that I am no longer working with the Masterplan guys, although I have nothing but profound respect for them and continue to wish them nothing but success in the future." (Read the whole message here)

Although Masterplan has yet to announce a replacement for DiMeo, guitarist Roland Grapow wrote in an online posting in November that the band had commenced the recording sessions for a new studio album, which is tentatively expected in May/June via AFM Records.

Welcome back Jorn.

Lucifer's Son · **Joined:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:52 pm **Posts:** 2016

Anybody else thinks Masterplan sucks? :unsure:

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

I have the promo of MKII, I thought it was pretty good but I only listened to the first few songs though. That's hardly an opinion, but I've heard far worse.

flying_guitars · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:47 pm

Old news...

Ilium are currently recording their 4th album, entitled 'Ageless Decay' with vocalist Mike DiMeo.........long live Aussie metal....

PyroMan · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:45 pm

flying_guitars wrote:

Old news...

Ilium are currently recording their 4th album, entitled 'Ageless Decay' with vocalist Mike DiMeo.........long live Aussie metal....

What do you mean "old news"? This was posted on Mike DiMeo's myspace blog yesterday.

Still, he is quite an ass to leave the band just before the recordings start. But if Roland Grapow says the new album will be released on time in May/June does that mean he already found a replacement ?

Lucifer's Son · **Joined:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:52 pm **Posts:** 2016

Michael Kiske! :lol:

AngelRipper16 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:03 pm

YES! I think this is great news! Mike Dimeo was a good vocalist, by all means but nothing compared to Jorn. He sounded a bit thin and didn't have the power to carry out the last album. And I believe there is many more who can replace him. Come back Jorn, please!

:dio:

scud · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:34 am **Posts:** 636

Get Jorn and Uli back MKII was the worst MP album yet.

OldSchool · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:00 pm

scud wrote:

Get Jorn and Uli back MKII was the worst MP album yet.

+1

AngelRipper16 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:43 pm

Does anyone know who's gonna replace him?

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