Today, Finnish chart-topping modern metal outfit Blind Channel are back.
After 1.5 years of deliberate silence, the 5-piece outfit returns with a grown attitude and hunger for a new musical chapter. Inspired, motivated, and eager to take fans and new listeners on a both intensely personal and universally relevant journey, Blind Channel proudly present their most mature, honest, and ambitious album to date: “Painstream”.
“Painstream” is Blind Channel’s 6th studio album, which will be out via Century Media on October 30th, 2026. The 12 new powerful tracks lead through the pain of growth, sharp self-reflection, and explosive energy.
As a taste of what’s to expect from “Painstream”, Blind Channel reveals an official music video containing the first new musical pieces, “Diana” / “No Encores in a Swan Song”, since their last album “Exit Emotions”, which was released on March 1st, 2024. In addition to the first two singles, the band has also revealed single releases for September 3rd and October 1st. Stay tuned!
Watch the official video for “Diana” / “No Encores in a Swan Song” below.
On “Painstream”, the band comments:
“In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict and division, pain is one thing all humans share. Rather than separating us, ‘Painstream’ explores the idea that pain can unite us, reminding us of our common humanity. We examine pain from personal, societal and existential perspectives, while also uncovering something unexpected: hope”.
“Painstream” will be available in the following formats:
• Ltd. CD Digipak
• Ltd. CD Digipak – The 500 Frames Edition (limited edition with 1 of 500 unique Polaroids, shot by the band)
• Standard CD Jewelcase (US & Japanese versions)
• Black LP
• Ltd. Transp. Coke Bottle Green LP
• Ltd. Black-White Marbled LP (Exclusively available here)
• Digital Album
Pre-order & pre-save “Painstream” here.
Tracklist:
1. Messiah
2. Youthanasia
3. Stars We See
4. Into the Void (feat. Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men)
5. Types of Killing
6. Revolution: Now
7. Me Versus Me
8. Scapegoat
9. Villain in Your Story
10. Diana
11. No Encores in a Swan Song
12. Ache
Fans in both Europe and Japan will get the chance to soon experience the Finnish full force live: The band has teased a debut show in Helsinki Ice Hall on November 14th (tickets will be available on August 11th) and will play two live shows in Japan (tickets will be available shortly).
In addition, Blind Channel will embark on an extensive ‘Painstream’ European headlining tour in early 2027. Tickets will be available on September 3rd, for a full list of dates, please see below.
European Tour Dates 2026:
11/14 – Helsinki, Finland
11/18 – Tokyo, Japan
11/19 – Osaka, Japan
02/09 – Hamburg, Germany
02/10 – Berlin, Germany
02/11 – Warsaw, Poland
02/12 – Krakow, Poland
02/13 – Prague, Czech Republic
02/14 – Leipzig, Germany
02/16 – Munich, Germany
02/17 – Vienna, Austria
02/18 – Milan, Italy
02/19 – Zurich, Switzerland
02/20 – Stuttgart, Germany
02/21 – Frankfurt, Germany
02/23 – Paris, France
02/25 – Bristol, England
02/26 – Wolverhampton, England
02/27 – Nottingham, England
02/28 – Glasgow, Scotland
03/02 – Manchester, England
03/03 – London, England
03/05 – Antwerp, Belgium
03/06 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
03/07 – Bochum, Germany
03/08 – Cologne, Germany
Line-up:
Niko Vilhelm Moilanen – Vocals
Joonas Porko – Guitar
Olli Matela – Bass
Tommi Lalli – Drums
Aleksi Kaunisvesi – Synths
Weblinks:
www.blindchannelofficial.com
www.facebook.com/BlindChannelBand
