CHANGE THE CHANNEL

A new documentary from 2021 Eurovision sensations Blind Channel celebrates success but warns against the dangers of burnout

MATT MILLS

A NEW DOCUMENTARY about Finnish nu metallers Blind Channel, filmed in the aftermath of their Eurovision appearance in 2021, promises to show the “ups and downs” of their career. Through five episodes, Blind Channel: After Dark Side follows the sextet on the road and in the studio, as they continue to build on the international exposure of the song contest. Some of the footage shows them struggling to cope with their packed schedule, a state that led to their management and label suggesting a hiatus. The band will wrap up their touring commitments with a date in their hometown of Oulu, Finland, on December 21. “After living in a bus for three years, you don’t really know what ‘feeling fine’ means,” says co-vocalist Niko Moilanen via a video call. “You…

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Metal Hammer UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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