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The Hottest Current Newcomer in the Scene – DOMINUM’s Second Zombie Metal Offering
Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM unleashed the undead on their second album, entitled The Dead Don’t Die, released December 27, 2024 via Napalm Records!
DOMINUM entered the scene in 2023 with a blast and hit the top 20 of the Official German Album Charts immediately with their debut album, Hey Living People, while gaining a slew of fans with their horror-inspired lyrics, powerful compositions and theatrical performances.
On the new offering, mastermind Felix Heldt aka Dr Dead and his Zombies introduce heavier metal influences, contributing to an even more bombastic and darker sound than on the debut. The second album is grown up and tops the strong predecessor in production and songwriting and is once again mixed and mastered by brilliant Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy, Evergrey & more). Since the release of Hey Living People, DOMINUM has played nearly sold-out tours supporting big names such as Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Feuerschwanz and Peyton Parrish in Europe, as well as convincing international audiences at summer festivals such as Graspop and Rock Harz.
Massive opening track “We Are Forlorn” invites the listener on a dark and dramatic journey that continues full-speed on “One Of Us”. Irresistibly catchy “Don't Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones” features DOMINUM’s trademark eerie yet tongue-in-cheek lyrics, continuing straight from where the band left off with their first album. The monumental title track “The Dead Don’t Die” is another highlight on the album - a clever take on a classic children’s lullaby leads into brilliantly dark storytelling, which heavy instrumentation and a multifaceted vocal performance take to the next level. Feuerschwanz and dArtagnan mastermind Ben Metzner is featured on this song. In addition to the album’s 10 original tracks, DOMINUM continues delivering the exciting cover of Scorpions’ classic hit “Rock You Like A Hurricane”. Some formats come with the bonus CD Live from Graspop which includes their acclaimed performance at Graspop 2024.
DOMINUM will kick off their first full headlining tour right in time for the release of The Dead Don’t Die, bringing their new horror stories to life on stage for the first time. With further massive shows such as their first performance at Wacken Open Air confirmed for next summer, DOMINUM are truly taking over in 2025.
Join the Living Dead Squad!
Novacaine Rating: 10/10 "Dominum took me by surprise in 2023, and they've outdone themselves yet again with their latest album, The Dead Don’t Die. This record is an electrifying evolution that surpasses the thrill of my first listen to them! With talent and momentum like this, it’s only a matter of time before they’re selling out stadiums—I can feel it!"
The Dead Don’t Die Track-listing:
1. We Are Forlorn
2. One Of Us
3. The Dead Don't Die
4. Killed By Life
5. Die For The Devil
6. Don't Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones
7. Happy Deadly Ending
8. Can't Kill a Dead Man
9. This Is Not a Game
10. The Guardians Of The Night
11. Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions Cover)
DOMINUM Live:
The Dead Don’t Die Tour:
w/ Majestica, Hammer King
26.12.24 DE - Nuremberg / Hirsch
27.12.24 DE - Munich / Backstage –VENUE UPGRADE!
28.12.24 DE - Berlin / Frannz Club
08.01.25 DE - Frankfurt / Das Bett
09.01.25 DE - Hamburg / Gruenspan –VENUE UPGRADE!
10.01.25 DE - Cologne / Kantine
11.01.25 DE - Leipzig / Hellraiser
No Sleep Til Auchtertool Tour
w/ Gloryhammer, Fellowship
31.01.25 UK – Dundee / Church
01.02.25 UK – Newcastle Upon Tyn / Riverside
02.02.25 UK – Southampton / The 1865
03.02.25 UK – Norwich / Epic Studios
04.02.25 UK – Glasgow / The Garage
06.02.25 IE – Dublin / The Academy
07.02.25 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
08.02.25 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
09.02.25 UK – Bristol / SWX
Festivals:
30.07.-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
more to be announced
DOMINUM are:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient Zero – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp - Guitars
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