Published: June 12, 2025
Photo credit: Heiko Roith
German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR have released The Hunter, the blazing second single from their upcoming album Domination. The track arrives with an intense new music video, capturing the band’s signature blend of power, speed, and heaviness.
Less than three months before their new album Domination hits the shelves (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, AMARANRATHE, EVERGREY etc.) placed the band -- Scheepers, bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner, guitarists Thalìa Bellazecca and Magnus Karlsson, and drummer André Hilgers -- 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.
"Domination" - Track Listing:
01. The Hunter
02. Destroyer
03. Far Away
04. I Am The Primal Fear
05. Tears Of Fire
06. Heroes And Gods
07. Hallucinations
08. Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
09. Scream
10. The Dead Don't Die
11. Crossfire
12. March Boy March
13. A Tune I Won't Forget
Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD]
14. Bridges Will Burn
Before returning to the European concert halls with support from RPM label mates ELEINE, PRIMAL FEAR will appear at four more festivals this summer.
PRIMAL FEAR live:
02.07.2025 DE Ballenstedt - Rockharz Open Air *SOLD OUT*
18.07.2025 IT Cremona - Luppolo in Rock
21.08.2025 DE Haddeby - Baltic Open Air
23.08.2025 UK Newark - Stonedead Festival *SOLD OUT*
"Domination" Tour 2025
w/ ELEINE
05.09.2025 DE Hamburg - Markthalle
06.09.2025 DE Leipzig - Anker
07.09.2025 DE Bochum - Zeche
09.09.2025 DE Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
10.09.2025 DE Munich - Backstage
12.09.2025 DE Memmingen - Kaminwerk
13.09.2025 DE Mannheim - Capitol
14.09.2025 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling - Eventhall Airport
16.09.2025 CH Pratteln - Konzertfabrik Z7
18.09.2025 DE Berlin - Hole 44
19.09.2025 DE Naila - Frankenhalle
20.09.2025 DE Stuttgart - Im Wizemann (Halle)
21.09.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas - De Casino
23.09.2025 NL Amstelveen - P60
25.09.2025 PL Warsaw - Stodola
26.09.2025 CZ Prague - MeetFactory
27.09.2025 CZ Zlín - Masters of Rock Café
30.09.2025 ES Madrid - Mon
01.10.2025 ES Murcia - Garaje
03.10.2025 ES Barcelona - Salamandra
04.10.2025 ES Pamplona - Sala Totem
PRIMAL FEAR are:
Ralf Scheepers | vocals
Mat Sinner | bass, vocals
Magnus Karlsson | guitars
Thalìa Bellazecca | guitars
André Hilgers | drums
