Hokka (ex-Blind Channel, ex-The Rasmus) Share Their Single and Video “Blackbird” – New Album Coming Soon

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Photo credit: Hokka Syndicate OY

Vocalist, Joel Hokka (previously of Blind Channel), with guitarist, Pauli Rantasalmi (ex-The Rasmus), and operating as Hokka,  has let loose the new single, “Blackbird.” Arriving with an official video, it is taken from the album, Via Miseria IV, set for release on April 24, via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch it below and read more.

Stream “Blackbird” here:
https://hokka.bfan.link/blackbird
Pre-order Via Miseria IV here:
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

Joel Hokka comments on the song:
“Blackbird” is the latest single from the upcoming debut album Via Miseria IV. This track shows the heavier side of Hoжa. With a riff influenced by the very roots of heavy metal and melodies echoing from the Nordic darkness, this track serves as a perfect introduction to the debut album. Revenge with love, enjoy.”

“Blackbird” delivers another intense and emotionally charged installment in the project’s evolving narrative. Driven by haunting melodies and cinematic production, the track dives also a bit deeper into the heavier side of the band. Accompanied by a striking new cinematic video, “Blackbird” continues the storyline introduced in the previous singles, expanding the visual and emotional world of Hokka. The song builds with relentless energy before soaring into a powerful chorus that hits straight to the heart. With “Blackbird,” Hokka once again blend storytelling, atmosphere, and raw emotion – offering a glimpse into the dramatic universe that awaits on Via Miseria IV.

Via Miseria IV comes in following formats:
CD jewel case with 20-page poster booklet
1 LP red vinyl
1 LP red/black splatter

Via Miseria IV tracklisting:
01 Blackbird
02 In The Darkness
03 Death By Cupid’s Arrow
04 Via Miseria
05 Heart Said No
06 Bon Apetit
07 Murder Ballad
08 Angels Fall
09 Serpent’s Song
10 Kiss From A Rose

In addition, Hokka recently announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
May 07 FI  Helsinki – Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows
June:
12-13 FI  Lahti – Kesämössö
27 FI  Helsinki – Tuska
July:
03-05 FI  Turku – Ruisrock
04 FI Tampere – Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17-19 FI  Joensuu – Ilosaarirock
23-25 FI  Kuopio – Kuopiorock
25 FI  Oulu – QStock
August:
14-16 CH Cudrefin – Rock The Lakes

Line up:
Joel Hokka – Vocals
Pauli Rantasalmi – Guitar
Jimi Aslak – Drums

Follow Hokka:
https://www.instagram.com/joelhokka
https://www.tiktok.com/@joelhokka
https://youtube.com/@hokkasyndicate