Dominum, a German "zombie metal" band led by frontman Dr. Dead and guitarist Tommy Kemp, are gaining traction with albums charting in the German top 10, riding a wave of interest in theatrical metal acts akin to Sabaton and Ghost. The band leans fully into an undead persona and horror-themed showmanship, filling a niche its members say is oddly underserved despite the popularity of pirate and Viking metal bands.

The Metal Hammer feature follows Dr. Dead and Tommy Kemp attempting an escape room at Finest Escape in Nuremberg, an experience neither had tried before, which the pair use to illustrate their band's chaotic, larger-than-life character. The piece frames Dominum as more than a novelty act, pointing to genuine chart success at home as evidence that their zombie-themed concept is resonating with a wider metal audience.