Dominum cover Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and release official video

German modern metal band Dominum have released their take on Michael Jackson’s classic “Thriller,” adding the pop hit to the horror-inspired world of their latest album, “Night is Calling.” The band have also shared an official music video for the cover.

The track appears on “Night is Calling,” released on July 3, 2026, via Napalm Records. The album reached the top 10 of the German charts, following the success of the band’s 2024 album “The Dead Don’t Die,” which also entered the country’s top 10.

Fronted by Felix Heldt, better known as Dr. Dead, Dominum combine modern metal with horror imagery, theatrical presentation and arena-ready choruses. The band’s current lineup also features Tommy Kemp on guitar, Patient 0 on bass and Victor Hilltop on drums. Earlier in the album campaign, the band unveiled the title track featuring Battle Beast; read more in Chaoszine’s previous report.

Dr. Dead explained the inspiration behind the cover with the band’s characteristic dark humour:

“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!

Produced by Felix Heldt and mixed by Jacob Hansen, “Night is Calling” features 13 tracks, including “The Circus Is In Town,” “Doctor Doctor,” “Dark Melodies,” the title track featuring Battle Beast, and Dominum’s version of “Thriller.”

Dominum will head out on the “Night is Calling Tour 2026” with The Night Flight Orchestra and Edge Of Paradise, beginning on November 24 in Paris, France. The European and UK run continues through December 20 in Nuremberg, Germany.

DOMINUM – “Night is Calling Tour 2026”

• 24.11.2026 – Paris, France – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
• 25.11.2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp
• 27.11.2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 36
• 28.11.2026 – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
• 29.11.2026 – Zlín, Czech Republic – Masters of Rock Café
• 01.12.2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
• 02.12.2026 – Vienna, Austria – Szene
• 04.12.2026 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
• 05.12.2026 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage
• 06.12.2026 – Sint-Niklaas, Belgium – De Casino
• 08.12.2026 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
• 09.12.2026 – Bristol, UK – Bristol Electric
• 10.12.2026 – London, UK – Electric Brixton
• 12.12.2026 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
• 13.12.2026 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg
• 15.12.2026 – Berlin, Germany – SO36
• 16.12.2026 – Hanover, Germany – Capitol
• 18.12.2026 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn
• 19.12.2026 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
• 20.12.2026 – Nuremberg, Germany – Hirsch