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. 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!

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.”

Pre-order the album here: https://blindchannelfi.lnk.to/Painstream-Bio

‘Painstream’ Track List:

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

‘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 at blindchannelofficial.com)
=> Digital Album

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.

BLIND CHANNEL Live:

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

BLIND CHANNEL are:
Niko Vilhelm Moilanen – Vocals
Joonas Porko – Guitar
Olli Matela – Bass
Tommi Lalli – Drums
Aleksi Kaunisvesi – Synths

Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/BlindChannelBand

Finnish chart-topping nu-metal stars BLIND CHANNEL have released their new album, Exit Emotions!

Riding high on the success of the record’s lead-off single DEADZONE, which is currently #26 on US Active Rock Airplay Charts, and their freshly released feature XOXO with From Ashes To New, the Finnish sextet is ecstatic to finally reveal their highly anticipated 5th long-player.

The band shares about the album:
 “Exit Emotions is our most international sounding record, since aside Finland the songwriting process took place in Berlin, London, and Los Angeles. We worked with Zakk Cervini, Dan Lancaster, Johnny Andrews, RORY, From Ashes to New and Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333. These collaborations helped us develop our sound, without losing the ingredients that make us Blind Channel. It’s the first album we’ve approached from a live perspective, showcasing the raw energy of our live shows. Everything is heavier, from the tuning of our instruments to the topics we’re screaming about.  

Everything began on one of our European tours, when we came across a shady underground club, filled with aggressive music, red flashing lights and people having the time of their lives. Spikeballs were hanging from the ceiling and exit signs were glowing in the surrounding darkness. That’s when it hit us. This was a place where people would come to exit their emotions and live in the moment. That’s what we want to offer with this album and the upcoming live shows.”  

Order their new album here!

Finnish chart-topping Nu-Metal stars BLIND CHANNEL have released their newest single,  “DEADZONE” , along with an accompanying music video. The band’s latest track further realizes their ‘violent pop’ ambitions – showcasing catchy hooks, an anthemic chorus, and the melding of metal instrumentals with electronic/DJ effects. The new song is undeniably modern and infectious, while also cementing itself in the hard-hitting, irreverent sensibilities of heavy music from past decades. The backstory behind the wild, adrenaline-pumping music video traces back to the origins of the band’s formation.

Commenting on the single, BLIND CHANNEL share:

“DEADZONE is one of our favorite songs we’ve ever written. It’s a song about reaching the point of no return. You gotta make a choice, to give up or keep going. DEADZONE is the moment of absolute uncertainty. We’ve been there. Maybe you’ve been there as well.

Addressing the musical chemistry of the song, the band adds:

“We wrote this song in Los Angeles with the rock-writer-legend Johnny Andrews, who’s written hits for Three Days Grace and Apocalyptica. During those sessions we managed to combine our musical DNA from the early 2000s rock music with everything we love in mainstream music today. The music video was inspired by the true story about the formation of Blind Channel ten years ago.”

DEADZONE was co-written by Johnny Andrews, whose works includes credits with Three Days Grace and Apocalyptica, mixed by Grammy-nominated engineer Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, Machine Gun Kelly, Yungblud), and produced by the band.

STREAM “DEADZONE” HERE

After releasing their single “FLATLINE” last February, which was accompanied by extensive touring-activities (EU Headline Tour / I Prevail EU-UK Tour / Electric Callboy Stadium Tour), BLIND CHANNEL are back with another banger entitled “HAPPY DOOMSDAY”.

The new single shows the band in a sophisticated way which can be clearly described as ‘violent pop’. Catchy, addictive and contemporary!

You can stream the new single HERE!

Nico (vocals) comments as follows:
”The time around writing this song was a time of continuous bad news for us. Every day felt like another end of the world, which turned into a joke in the studio: ‘Happy Doomsday to you’. Frustrated, we noticed that panic only leads to more panic and wrote this song as an alternative, to sit back and enjoy the ride until all the hardships turn to yesterday’s news. The song gave us a good time, and we hope it can give that to others as well!“

Catch BLIND CHANNEL are currently touring the USA with Lacuna Coil on their West Coast Tour 2023. The band also performs on major European festivals this year!

LACUNA COIL – US WEST COAST TOUR 2023
Sunday 14.5. Lacuna Coil | Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex (USA)
Tuesday 16.5. Lacuna Coil | Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall (USA)
Wednesday 17.5. Lacuna Coil | Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater (USA)
Thursday 18.5. Lacuna Coil | Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater (USA)
Friday 19.5. Lacuna Coil | Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco (USA)

FESTIVAL SUMMER 2023
Wednesday 7.6. – Caribana Festival (SUI)
Thursday 8.6. – Nova Rock Festival (AUT)
Saturday 10.6. – Saaristo Open Festival (FIN)
Sunday 11.6. – Download Festival (UK)
Friday 16.6. – Graspop Metal Meeting (BE)
Saturday 24.6. – Full Force Festival (GER)
Thursday 29.6. – Evil Live Festival (POR)
Friday 30.6. – Resurrection Fest (ESP)
Saturday 15.7. – Ipppodrome Snai San Siro, Milan (ITA) – TBA
Friday 21.7. – Seinäjoen vauhtiajot (FIN) 
Thursday 11.8. – Back to School, Särkänniemi (FIN)
Friday 12.8. – Himos Metal Festival (FIN)
Thursday 17.8. – Reload Festival (GER)
Friday 18.8. – Rock the Lakes Festival (SUI)
Saturday 19.8. – Tapiola Festival (FIN)

TICKETS via: www.blindchannelofficial.com

“It took me eight years to become an overnight success” – this line, buried away in BLIND CHANNEL’s fourth album, Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous, is where their uncompromising journey finds its continuation. When forming in 2013 in Oulu, Finland, vocalists Niko and Joel Hokka, drummer Tommi Lalli, guitarist Joonas Porko and bass player Olli Matela (plus the later addition of DJ/percussionist Alex Mattson) knew that it was all about going big or going home. This is exactly what they did when they found their way onto the largest stage in Europe: Eurovision, after competing in the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), Finland’s annual contest to discover their entry. Winning the spot, by the largest landslide the competition has seen, BLIND CHANNEL captivated the continent with their fiery nu-metal charge: “Dark Side”.

However, Eurovision isn’t the crux of BLIND CHANNEL’s story. This stepping-stone that saw them take to that hallowed stage, was just that: a gambit towards the bigger picture. While it did allow them to amass even more followers, they had already been building a fervent fanbase over the years, thanks to their three previous albums: Revolutions (2016), Blood Brothers (2018), Violent Pop (2020). 

Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous takes the next step, offering a swagger-filled, sincere depiction of their lives, backed by their trademark unforgiving “violent pop music”. A winking homage to the Good Charlotte track “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”, it’s most importantly a righteous statement of intent – this is only the beginning.

Stream and purchase Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous here: https://blindchannelfi.lnk.to/LifestylesOfTheSickAndDangerous

BLIND CHANNEL line-up:
Joel Hokka – Vocals
Niko Vilhelm Moilanen – Vocals
Joonas Porko – Guitar
Olli Matela – Bass
Tommi Lalli – Drums
Aleksi Kaunisvesi – DJ, Percussion

BLIND CHANNEL online:
www.blindchannelofficial.com
www.instagram.com/blindchannel
www.tiktok.com/@blindchannel
www.facebook.com/BlindChannelBand

After releasing their latest full-length, Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous, last year to critical acclaim, selling out shows across Europe on their headline tour, plus supporting Electric Callboy and other massive acts on the road, Finland’s BLIND CHANNEL are kicking off 2023 with a banger; their new standalone single, “FLATLINE“, is streaming now via Century Media Records HERE

BLIND CHANNEL comments: “This is the beginning of the next chapter of our career. ‘FLATLINE’ is Blind Channel on steroids. We captured the energy of last year’s 130 shows into one song, and threw it to a Berlin rave full of red lights and hardcore partying. The song was written with songwriter duo Blyne (David Guetta, Robin Schuldz etc.), and at the same time, it’s one of the heaviest tracks we’ve ever made. So this sh*t is pretty unique from the scratch. If you’re sick & tired of ups and downs, this song might help you.”

It took me eight years to become an overnight success” – this line, buried away in BLIND CHANNEL’s fourth album, Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous, is where their uncompromising journey finds its continuation. When forming in 2013 in Oulu, Finland, vocalists Niko and Joel Hokka, drummer Tommi Lalli, guitarist Joonas Porko and bass player Olli Matela (plus the later addition of DJ/percussionist Alex Mattson) knew that it was all about going big or going home. This is exactly what they did when they found their way onto the largest stage in Europe: Eurovision, after competing in the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), Finland’s annual contest to discover their entry. Winning the spot, by the largest landslide the competition has seen, BLIND CHANNEL captivated the continent with their fiery nu-metal charge: “Dark Side”.

However, Eurovision isn’t the crux of BLIND CHANNEL’s story. This stepping-stone that saw them take to that hallowed stage, was just that: a gambit towards the bigger picture. While it did allow them to amass even more followers, they had already been building a fervent fanbase over the years, thanks to their three previous albums: Revolutions (2016), Blood Brothers (2018), Violent Pop (2020). 

Lifestyles Of The Sick & Dangerous takes the next step, offering a swagger-filled, sincere depiction of their lives, backed by their trademark unforgiving “violent pop music”. A winking homage to the Good Charlotte track “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”, it’s most importantly a righteous statement of intent – this is only the beginning.