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Blind Channel album and tour announcement

Overview

Finnish modern metal band Blind Channel has announced the release of their sixth studio album, ‘Painstream’, scheduled for 30 October 2026 via Century Media Records. This release marks the end of an 18-month hiatus for the group.

The album is described as the band’s most mature and ambitious work, featuring 12 tracks that explore themes of personal growth, self-reflection, and the universal nature of human suffering. To preview the material, the band released a short film featuring the double singles ‘Diana’ and ‘No Encores in a Swan Song’. The album also includes a collaboration with Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men on the track ‘Into The Void’.

Following the initial announcement, the band released a new single titled ‘Stars We See’, accompanied by a music video produced by Riivata Visuals. The band described this track as a representation of the “more hopeful themes and soundscapes” explored during their hiatus.

‘Painstream’ will be available in various formats, including digital versions, multiple vinyl editions, and several CD options such as a limited 500-Frames digipak. To support the release, the band has announced an extensive tour schedule. This includes performances in Helsinki and Japan in November 2026, followed by a European and United Kingdom headline tour in early 2027, which will feature support from Block Of Flats.

Entities

Blind Channel · Century Media Records · Aaron Pauley · Riivata Visuals · Olli Matela

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Blind Channel releases new single and announces upcoming tour

    Finnish metal band Blind Channel released the single ‘Stars We See’ and announced a tour for their upcoming album ‘Painstream,’ featuring dates across Europe and the UK in 2027.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Blind Channel announces sixth studio album ‘Painstream’

    Finnish metal band Blind Channel has announced their sixth studio album, ‘Painstream’, set for release on October 30 via Century Media Records.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Blind Channel Announces New Album 'Painstream' and Japan Tour Dates

    Blind Channel returns after 18 months, announcing the album Painstream (Oct 30, 2026) with double single “Diana/No Encores in a Swan Song,” guest Aaron Pauley, and tour dates in Helsinki, Tokyo and Osaka.

Sources

festivalstalker.de · grimmgent.com · kvlt.pl · metalshockfinland.com · theprp.com

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