Why Blind Channel Took a Break in 2025 & Analyzing Evolved Sound on "Painstream" Album

Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music · Oct 27, 2026 · 31m

When Joel Hokka and Blind Channel parted ways in 2025 (on respectable terms), the band was left with a decision to make, and taking a break was the best way to make that decision. No the decision was not about if the band should stay together or not, that was never a question. The decision to make was where does the band go from here musically now with one of the longstanding members now gone from the band?

Well the break was just what they needed. Deadlines for new music were no longer present, they had the time and they had the ability to work on their music in a brand new way. They had a…