Japanese metal outfit Broken By The Scream has officially joined forces with Metal Blade Records.

Known for their unique blend of crushing riffs and melodic vocals, the band will make their Summer Breeze Open Air debut this year, bringing their explosive live show to one of Europe's premier metal festivals.

They'll also appear at Wacken Open Air and Reload Festival.

Additional summer dates in Europe will be announced soon.

Their festival schedule includes: February 7 – Kichijoji Shuffle – Tokyo, Japan 22 – Kichijoji SEATA – Tokyo, Japan March 4 – Aoyama RizM – Tokyo, Japan 30 – Shinjuku Antiknock – Tokyo, Japan May 2 – Shibuya Metal-Kai – Tokyo, Japan 24 – Nishikawaguchi Hearts – Saitama, Japan 29 – Tokyo Kinema Club – Tokyo, Japan (headline show) July 29 – Wacken Open Air – Wacken, Germany August 13 – Summer Breeze Open Air – Dinkelsbühl, Germany 14 – Reload Festival – Sulingen, Germany Broken By The Scream's distinctive style has captivated heavy music audiences both in Japan and worldwide.

With fresh music currently in development, fans can expect new songs that continue to push the band's aggressive sound even further.

More news on live dates and upcoming releases will be revealed in the coming months.