German modern metal band Dominum have released a music video for their cover of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” taken from their latest album, Night is Calling, which arrived July 3 through Napalm Records.
The band, fronted by Felix Heldt under his Dr. Dead persona, puts a metal spin on the 1982 pop classic, incorporating heavier guitars and the horror-inspired themes that have become central to their music.
Speaking about the cover, Dr. Dead commented: “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.”
He continued: “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.”
The release follows the band’s third studio album, Night is Calling, which reached the top 10 of the German album charts. Produced by Heldt and mixed by Jacob Hansen, the record features 13 tracks, including “Doctor Doctor,” “Dark Melodies” and the title track, which features Battle Beast.
Dominum previously released The Dead Don’t Die in 2024 and have toured alongside Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Battle Beast and Peyton Parrish.
The band will return to the road this fall for their Night is Calling European and UK headlining tour, beginning November 24 in Paris. The 19-date run will feature The Night Flight Orchestra and Edge of Paradise, with stops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK before concluding December 20 in Nuremberg.
Watch Dominum’s “Thriller” music video below.
Night is Calling tour dates (with The Night Flight Orchestra and Edge of Paradise):
November 24 – Paris, France – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
November 25 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp
November 27 – Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 36
November 28 – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
December 1 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
December 2 – Vienna, Austria – Szene
December 4 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
December 5 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage
December 6 – Sint-Niklaas, Belgium – De Casino
December 8 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
December 9 – Bristol, UK – Bristol Electric
December 10 – London, UK – Electric Brixton
December 12 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
December 13 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg
December 15 – Berlin, Germany – SO36
December 16 – Hanover, Germany – Capitol
December 18 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn
December 19 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
December 20 – Nuremberg, Germany – Hirsch
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