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.
“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.
Listen to “Wasteland Requiem” EP: https://push.fm/fl/dominant-chain-ep
Cover artwork by Antti Raatikainen
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.
DOMINANT CHAIN line-up:
Bass: Tuomas Korkatti
Drums: Toni Balk
Guitars: Jarno Keränen
Keyboards & orchestrations: Juho Keränen
Lead & backing vocals: Marja Kettunen
“Wasteland Requiem” tracklist:
01. Wasteland Requiem
02. The Moment
03. Tears of the Tyrant
04. Dirt
05. Kissed by This Life
DOMINANT CHAIN online:
https://www.facebook.com/dominantchainband
https://www.instagram.com/dominantchainband
https://dominantchain.bandcamp.com
