Blind Channel released « Painstream », their sixth album, on October 30 via Century Media. It’s the Finns’ first record since co-vocalist Joel Hokka departed in spring 2025: now a five-piece fronted by Niko Moilanen, the band delivers twelve tracks, including « Into The Void » featuring Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men and the single « Messiah ».
Catapulted to fame at Eurovision 2021 with « Dark Side », the self-styled « violent pop » outfit lean here into a darker, modern metalcore turn. They’ll celebrate the album on November 14 at Helsinki Ice Hall before a European tour in early 2027. A metamorphosis worth watching closely.
