Dominum (stylized in all caps) is a German power metal band from Nuremberg, formed in 2022.
History Dominum was founded in 2022 by singer Dr. Dead (Felix Heldt). Heldt decided to form a zombie-themed band because he is a big fan of the comic and television series The Walking Dead and games like The Last of Us. The band therefore only performs in masks. The concept involves Dr. Dead, a mad scientist, controlling a horde of zombies who want to make the world a better place.
Through the recruitment of his bandmates, the musical direction was strongly steered toward power metal. Musically, Dr. Dead attempts to combine the bands Ghost and Sabaton.
Dominum's debut album, Hey Living People, was released on 29 December 2023, via Napalm Records. The album contains three cover versions: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish, and "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil. The album reached number 18 in the German album charts. This was followed by tours as support acts for Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Bruce Dickinson, and Avantasia, as well as several festival appearances.
One year after the debut album, the second album, The Dead Don't Die, was released again via Napalm Records. Ben Metzner of Feuerschwanz and dArtagnan appears as a guest on the title track. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions is another cover version on the album. The second album reached number 9 in the German charts.
Two years after second album, Dominum announced that their third album Night Is Calling, would be released via Napalm Records on 3 July 2026. The first single, "The Circus Is In Town", was released on 31 March 2026. Upon its release, the album entered the German and Austrian charts.
Band members
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details Peak chart positionsGERAUT Hey Living People Released: 29 December 2023 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 18 — The Dead Don't Die Released: 27 December 2024 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 9 22 Night is Calling Released: 03 July 2026 Label: Napalm Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 8 32
EPs 2023: Cannibal Corpses 2023: Hey Living People
Singles 2023: Patient Zero 2023: Immortalis Dominum 2023: Danger Danger 2024: Rock You Like a Hurricane 2024: The Dead Don’t Die (feat. Feuerschwanz) 2024: One of Us 2024: We Are Forlorn 2024: Don't Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones 2026: The Circus Is in Town 2026: Doctor Doctor 2026: Dark Melodies 2026: Night Is Calling (feat. Battle Beast)
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