Blind Channel has released Painstream, together with a live studio session and an international concert program.
Rock Hard described the record as a combination of influences from Linkin Park, Architects, and Muse, highlighting its dynamic shifts and powerful vocals. Chaoszine rated it 4/5.
Fuze heard a more hopeful, mature, and heavier sound, while Kerrang praised the catchy melodies and substantive content. Knotfest called the release a powerful comeback; Morecore counted it among the year's most exciting albums and lauded its modern metalcore.
The studio session was recorded at Finnvox and features performances of “Into The Void” and “Diana” from the new album, as well as “Deadzone” from the previous release.
The release concerts will be followed by a headlining tour across Europe and the United Kingdom. The following concerts are scheduled:
- 14 November 2026 — Helsinki
- 18 November 2026 — Tokyo
- 19 November 2026 — Osaka
- 9 February 2027 — Hamburg
- 10 February 2027 — Berlin
- 11 February 2027 — Warsaw
- 12 February 2027 — Kraków
- 13 February 2027 — Prague
- 14 February 2027 — Leipzig
- 16 February 2027 — Munich
- 17 February 2027 — Vienna
- 18 February 2027 — Milan
- 19 February 2027 — Zürich
- 20 February 2027 — Stuttgart
- 21 February 2027 — Frankfurt
- 23 February 2027 — Paris
- 25 February 2027 — Bristol
- 26 February 2027 — Wolverhampton
- 27 February 2027 — Nottingham
- 28 February 2027 — Glasgow
- 2 March 2027 — Manchester
- 3 March 2027 — London
- 5 March 2027 — Antwerp
- 6 March 2027 — Amsterdam
- 7 March 2027 — Bochum
- 8 March 2027 — Cologne
