Less than three months before their new album Domination hits the shelves, on September 5, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, German metal frontrunners Primal Fear shift up another gear with “The Hunter”. The second single from the record tells a conceived story while it musically sounds the attack for the quintet’s upcoming record.
Being also the opening track of Domination, the track builds up tension with anthemic lead harmonies before bursting drums and guitars break through the idyll to set the tone for another highly melodic piece from Primal Fear’s musical forge. The single additionally cements the thoroughly positive impression the group left with first single “Far Away”, which saw them introduce their striking new line-up.
“Science fiction scenery, the beast is behind you, it’s me, I’m THE HUNTER, so better watch out, I smell your blood and I’m gonna get you!” warns vocalist Ralf Scheepers grinningly.
Picking up the dystopian theme of the single, director Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Amaranthe, Evergrey, etc) placed the band in ruined environment to create a ‘metal as f**k’ music video where they find themselves surrounded by hellfire.
Domination was recorded at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios (Helloween, Angra, etc) in autumn 2024, produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers as well as Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple Primal Fear mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen (Amorphis, Volbeat, etc) at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.
Pre-order/pre-save Domination here.
Domination – Track Listing:
- The Hunter
- Destroyer
- Far Away
- I Am The Primal Fear
- Tears Of Fire
- Heroes And Gods
- Hallucinations
- Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
- Scream
- The Dead Don’t Die
- Crossfire
- March Boy March
- A Tune I Won’t Forget
Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD]
14. Bridges Will Burn
PRIMAL FEAR are:
Ralf Scheepers: Vocals
Mat Sinner: Bass and Vocals
Magnus Karlsson: Guitars
Thalìa Bellazecca: Guitars
André Hilgers: Drums
