Domination

Domination marks the fifteenth studio outing for Primal Fear and serves as a pivotal 'rebirth' moment for the German stalwarts. Released in September 2025, the album follows a dramatic 2024 restructuring where four long-term members departed simultaneously. The resulting record introduces guitarist Thalìa Bellazecca and drummer André Hilgers, whose contributions inject a fresh, aggressive vitality into the band's established power metal framework. Recorded during a period of significant internal transition, the album maintains the band's signature 'Judas Priest meets Helloween' aesthetic while leaning harder into modern production standards. Critical reception highlighted the seamless integration of the new members and Scheepers' undiminished vocal prowess. Notable for its balance of short, punchy anthems and more expansive tracks like the seven-minute 'Eden', the album solidified Primal Fear's position at the forefront of the Reigning Phoenix Music roster and the broader European metal scene.