[citation needed] Blindspott's first single, "Nil By Mouth", was a success in 2001 and gained major airplay on television and radio channels across the country.
[5] McDermott had worked for the band as a technician, while Reihana first toured with the group as substitute bassist when they went to Japan in 2004.
[4] In August 2006, Blindspott played at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan, alongside major acts such as Metallica, Deftones, Linkin Park and Tool.
[8] Founding member Marcus Powell released a new track called "Sleep" with his side project - City of Souls in March 2015.
[citation needed] On 5 March 2011, lead singer Damian Alexander announced they would be releasing their new single "From The Blind Spot" under the name Blacklistt for legal reasons.
[citation needed] On 31 August 2018, the band members, including Shelton Woolwright, announced they would be reforming for a one off show in September as part of the Rock1500 Countdown.
[13] On 14 February 2020, band members Shelton Woolwright and Marcus Powell, announced they had reformed Blindspott and will be touring New Zealand during March and April 2020, with a majority of these dates later postponed to October and November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.