Finnish female fronted symphonic progressive metal band Dominant Chain, formed in 2006, released their long-awaited debut EP ‘Wasteland Requiem’ on September 3rd 2025 via Inverse Records. 

LISTEN to Wasteland Requiem EP: https://push.fm/fl/dominant-chain-ep 

Wasteland Requiem -EP is Dominant Chain’s first official release. The EP consists of five tracks and is a thematic release. It explores the individual’s experiences within a post-apocalyptic and dystopian future society, a theme familiar from fantasy and sci-fi films and literature. The debut single, “Kissed By This Life,” embodies the EP’s central theme and message both musically and lyrically, showcasing the band’s musical style at its purest form.

The EP was produced by Dominant Chain, mixed by Toni Balk and mastered by Janne Tolsa.

‘Kissed by This Life’ music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/I7ytSZ_klNM

‘The Moment’ music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/n2lOJ2alsVM

BIOGRAPHY:
Dominant Chain, hailing from Northern Finland, plays progressive symphonic metal. Their music is not only about complex time signatures and technical skills, but massive, catchy choruses too, along with influences from various other music styles.
The band was originally formed in 2006 in Sonkajärvi, Northern Savo. The musicians have seasoned backgrounds in the professional musicianship. The first single, “Kissed By This Life,” is released digitally on May 20th, 2025. Wasteland Requiem EP is released on September 3rd 2025 via Inverse Records.

Line-up:
Bass: Tuomas Korkatti
Drums: Toni Balk
Guitars: Jarno Keränen
Keyboards & orchestrations: Juho Keränen
Lead & backing vocals: Marja Kettunen

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/dominantchainband
https://www.instagram.com/dominantchainband
https://dominantchain.bandcamp.com