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DOMINUM Cover Michael Jackson’s Zombie Classic ”Thriller” + Official Video

by Amy Sciarretto
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DOMINUM - Thriller (Official Video) | Napalm Records

🌖 NIGHT IS CALLING - TOUR 2026 Special Guests: The Night Flight Orchestra + Edge of Paradise 🎟️ Get your tickets now at https://www.nightiscalling.com 24.11.26 FR - Paris / La Machine du Moulin Rouge 25.11.26 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp 27.11.26 DE - Hamburg / Grosse Freiheit 36 28.11.26 DE

“The undead are irresistible: DOMINUM infect their listeners with the zombie virus again through hooks and hits! Night is Calling is as contagious as can be” — Metal Hammer (DE)

“A painting made of chords and pure soundscapes carries listeners off into a world of dark fantasy” — Rock It! (DE)

“Sublime from start to finish!” — Fireworks (UK)

Modern metal shooting stars DOMINUM are joining the ranks of the most well-known musical zombies by covering Michael Jackson’s hit ”Thriller.” The modern metal four-piece adds their irresistible charm to the ’80s soundtrack and turn the pop song into a metal anthem. Horror aesthetics and arena-ready choruses are brilliantly fitting on this homage.

The song is fresh off their current album, Night is Calling, which was released on July 3 via Napalm Records and earned itself a spot in the top 10 of the German charts. This fits their steady way to the top, as the previous, sophomore album, The Dead Don’t Die (2024), had also infected Germany’s top 10. Mastermind and singer Felix Heldt — better known as Dr. Dead — has since taken his zombies, Tommy Kemp (guitars), Patient 0 (bass), and Victor Hilltop (drums), and the undead spectacle to major stages across Europe. Touring alongside icons such as Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Battle Beast, and Peyton Parrish, the band has proven its strength both at major festivals and during their own headline shows.

And DOMINUM show no signs of slowing down: The headline tour for Night is Calling starts in late November. Alongside THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA and EDGE OF PARADISE, the modern metal band will be touring Europe and the UK until shortly before Christmas. All dates can be found below.

Dr. Dead comments on ”Thriller”:
”Let’s be honest for a second: Before Michael Jackson came along, zombies had a serious image problem. They were extras in cheap B-movies, hanging around on terrible diets, and taking a shotgun blast to the face by minute twenty. No rights, no lobby.

“Then, in 1983, a man in a red leather jacket showed the world that this valuable part of our society had more to offer. Suddenly, they were dancing on MTV. Prime time. Michael Jackson did more for the undead than any politician ever has. So we owe him one. And since a thank you card felt a bit boring, we’re paying him back our way: By spicing up this masterpiece a bit.

“Just for your information: Our security on the Night is Calling tour has been briefed. Anyone caught moving forward during ‘Thriller’ is officially cleared as dinner.”

Watch the official music video for “Thriller” HERE!

DOMINUM open the next chapter of their dark, theatrical universe with their new full-length Night Is Calling. With their bombastic sound and outstanding stage presence, the band continues its rapid ascent on the international metal scene, without losing sight of its strengths: Theatrical, melodic, and uncompromising modern metal — driven by the dark charisma of Dr. Dead and his zombies. One thing is certain: The Living Dead Squad continues to grow.

Dr. Dead on Night is Calling:
“‘They grow up so fast.’ Ugh. It makes me sick. And now I feel it myself: My zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too. But unlike the pitiful rest, we don’t mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult — what does that even mean? — the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please. Believe me from firsthand experience: An army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do. Night is Calling — This is our outlet. Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics — honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you’re in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us — immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood. Either way… we’ll be seeing you — Dr. Dead.”

Get your copy of Night is Calling NOW.

Produced by Felix Heldt and mixed by renowned producer Jacob Hansen, Night Is Calling expands the band’s sonic universe with even heavier riffs, bigger choruses and cinematic drama. The explosive opener “The Circus Is In Town” throws listeners straight into DOMINUM’s twisted carnival, while infectious anthems such as “Doctor Doctor” and “Dark Melodies” deliver massive hooks destined to echo across festival crowds. The powerful title track “Night is Calling” (Feat. Battle Beast) further highlights the band’s growing presence on the international metal stage.

NIGHT IS CALLING TRACK LISTING:
“The Circus is in Town”
“Doctor Doctor”
“Children Of The Night”
“Nosferatu”
“Dark Melodies”
“Night is Calling” (Feat. Battle Beast)
“Jack The Ripper”
“Thriller” (Michael Jackson Cover)
“Devil’s Son”
“I Don’t Drink Wine”
“Endzeit”
“Don’t Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones” (Acoustic)
“Hey Living People” (Acoustic)

Night is Calling is available in the following formats:
—2 LP Vinyl Deluxe Box incl Gatefold Splattered Dark Night Blue / Translucent Vinyl and Bonus album Vinyl Live at Wacken 2025 (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) (strictly limited)
—1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Glow In The Dark (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) (strictly limited)
—2 CD, 36 pages Earbook incl. Bonus album Live at Wacken 2025 (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) (strictly limited)
—1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Aquamarine (exclusively available via OPEN Mailorder) (strictly limited)
—1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
—2x 1CD Jewelcase in O-Card – incl Bonus CD Live at Wacken 2025
—Digital Album

[2 LP Vinyl Deluxe Box incl Gatefold Splattered Dark Night Blue / Transluscent Vinyl and Bonus album Vinyl Live at Wacken 2025 (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) (strictly limited)]
[2 CD, 36 pages Earbook incl. Bonus album Live at Wacken 2025 (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) (strictly limited)]

DOMINUM NIGHT IS CALLING TOUR:
WITH THE NIGHT FRIGHT ORCHESTRA + EDGE OF PARADISE:

11/24 — Paris, France — La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/25 — Frankfurt, Germany — Batschkapp
11/27 — Hamburg, Germany — Grosse Freiheit 36
11/28 — Leipzig, Germany — Hellraiser
12/1 — Budapest, Hungary — Barba Negra
12/2 — Vienna, Austria — Szene
12/4 — Pratteln, Switzerland — Z7
12/5 — Saarbrücken, Germany — Garage
12/6 — Sint-Niklaas, Belgium — De Casino
12/8 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
12/9 — Bristol, UK — Bristol Electric
12/10 — London, UK — Electric Brixton
12/12 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle
12/13 — Utrecht, Netherlands — Tivoli Vredenburg
12/15 — Berlin, Germany — SO36
12/16 — Hanover, Germany — Capitol
12/18 — Stuttgart, Germany — LKA Longhorn
12/19 — Munich, Germany — Backstage
12/20 — Nuremberg, Germany — Hirsch

DOMINUM ARE:
Dr. Dead — Vocals
Patient 0 — Bass
Victor Hilltop — Drums
Tommy Kemp — Guitars

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