Published: July 30, 2025
Photo credit: by Sami Kettunen
Finnish symphonic progressive metal act Dominant Chain unveil their latest track and visual for The Moment blending emotion and power
Finnish female fronted symphonic progressive metal band Dominant Chain, formed in 2006, is set to release their debut EP 'Wasteland Requiem' on September 3rd 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single 'The Moment' is out now and music video is available below the article.
Juho Keränen comments:
" "The Moment" represents a bit more straightforward style of the Dominant Chain. This sturdy song has fresh soundscapes, flowing story telling, punchy riffs, sudden tempo changes and majestic chorus, which lingers with the listener for a long time.
The story tells us about "moments" that will shape drastically the future, either happened by accident, guided by fate or simply have been chosen by one's own actions. These moments and their consequences are those that we all have to live with to the bitter end. The core thought lies in relationships, losing time and opportunities and the difficulty of letting go. "The Moment" is a part of the dystopian world of Dominant Chain's first album, the 'Wasteland Requiem' "
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. Their first official release, the EP Wasteland Requiem, consisting of five tracks, will be released in the summer of 2025. The first single, "Kissed By This Life," is released digitally on May 20, 2025. Wasteland Requiem EP is set to be 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 Korkatti
Drums: Toni Balk
Guitars: Jarno Keränen
Keyboards & orchestrations: Juho Keränen
Lead & backing vocals: Marja Kettune
