Zombie‑driven gothic metal entity Dominum expand their catalogue with a new captivating hymn: "Dark Melodies" emerges as a haunting waltz‑time ballad, merging an eerie atmosphere, commanding vocals, and a sweeping melodic hook. The song marks the third cut from the forthcoming album Night Is Calling, set to descend upon listeners on 3 July under Napalm Records.
The release further underscores Dominum's firm presence within the contemporary metal landscape, where they continue to carve out a distinctive niche of theatrical horror aesthetics fused with arena‑ready hooks. "Dark Melodies" stands as yet another example of the group's ability to blend darkness, drama, and irresistible melody.
Dr. Dead on "Dark Melodies": "I never had a problem being alone. At least, I thought I didn't. But for some time now – far too long – I've been hearing these melodies. Always. They whisper in my mind, tugging at me, like a black shadow sneaking into my heart. Sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, but always an unstoppable pull I cannot escape. Dark Melodies – they are there, even when no one else can hear them".
Explore more about the band and their forthcoming record, together with the previously unveiled video singles, via the links HERE, and scroll through Dominum's live dates below. Link
* Dominum Live:
03.07.26 – Wacken / Landgasthof Wacken
04.07.26 – Hamburg / Ballroom Hamburg Kaperfahrt (SOLD OUT!)
- Night Is Calling Tour 2026:
w/ The Night Flight Orchestra
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 – Leipzig / Hellraiser
01.12.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
02.12.26 AT – Vienna / Szene
04.12.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
05.12.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
06.12.26 BE – Sint Niklaas / De Casino
08.12.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
09.12.26 UK – Bristol / Bristol Electric
10.12.26 UK – London / Electric Brixton
12.12.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
13.12.26 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg
15.12.26 DE – Berlin / SO36
16.12.26 DE – Hanover / Capitol
18.12.26 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
19.12.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
20.12.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
- Festivals:
05.-07.06.26 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest Open Air
01.-04.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz Festival
03.-06.07.26 SE – Knislinge / Time To Rock
24.-25.07.26 DE – Bissingen / Wisdom Tooth Festival
13.-15.07.26 DE – Sulingen / Reload Festival
23.08.26 DE – Sankt Goarshausen / Loreley Freilichtbühne (w/ Judas Priest, Thundermother)
... more to be announced
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"We're really into oxymorons and that sort of thing. Years and years ago, we came up with this idea—well, we didn't invent it, but we called it "happy sad"." - Matt James
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