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Blind Channel album release and lineup transition

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Finnish modern metal band Blind Channel has released its sixth studio album, titled ‘Painstream’, via Century Media Records. The twelve track album follows a nearly two year hiatus and marks a new chapter for the group, which now performs as a quintet. The release follows a period of transition after the band entered an indefinite hiatus in 2024. In April 2025, the group announced that vocalist and guitarist Joel Hokka would be leaving the band. Singer Niko Moilanen stated the decision was made by a majority vote following discussions regarding the well-being of both the band and Hokka. The new album explores themes of personal struggle, human resilience, and community cohesion, moving away from previous nihilistic ~~tones.~~ tones toward a sense of renewed hope. To promote the release, the band launched the single ‘Messiah’ with a cinematic music video that focuses on a standalone narrative rather than featuring the band members. The track is described as exploring faith and fear through a “massive, cathedral-like soundscape”. Notable tracks include ‘Messiah’, ‘Youthanasia’, and ‘Stars We See’, with the latter featuring a collaboration with Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men on the track ‘Into The Void’. Additionally, the group recorded a special live session at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, performing tracks such as ‘Into The Void’, ‘Diana’, and ‘Deadzone’.

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