Nineteen years of waiting are over as Dominant Chain finally released their debut EP, Wasteland Requiem.

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.

Dominant Chain – Wasteland Requiem (EP 2025)

Track list:
01. Wasteland Requiem
02. The Moment
03. Tears of the Tyrant
04. Dirt
05. Kissed by This Life

-Vocal recordings & engineering: Esa Uusimaa

-Vocal production & Backing Growls in ”Kissed by This Life”: Mika Kankainen

-Mixing: Toni Balk

-Mastering: Janne Tolsa

-Cover art: Antti Raatikainen

-Logo: Juha Tretjakov

-Kissed by This Life & The Moment vocals recorded in White Leaf Studio, Oulu.

-Tears Of The Tyrant & Dirt lead vocals and all backing vocals recorded in Lemmenhotelli, Helsinki.

Line-up:Bass: Tuomas KorkattiDrums: Toni BalkGuitars: Jarno KeränenKeyboards & orchestrations: Juho KeränenLead & backing vocals: Marja Kettunen

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

FOR MEDIA ONLY:
Download pictures & EP (MP3 & WAV) for radio airplay/review from HERE

Interview requests/etc. contact Joni Kantoniemi / Inverse Records / joni@inverse.fi

ISRC-codes:
01. Wasteland Requiem FIR762500005
02. The Moment FIR762500002
03. Tears of the Tyrant FIR762500004
04. Dirt FIR762500003
05. Kissed by This Life FIR762500001