Exploding out of Japan‘s heavy music underground with a sound that seamlessly collides idol-style vocals, blistering metalcore precision and unrelenting extreme metal intensity, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues their rapid ascent with the release of their new single, “花鏑 [HANAKABURA].”

The track marks their first offering for Metal Blade Records. Featuring the dynamic four-vocalist lineup of Tsubaki Nanaougi, Shizuku Mikogami, Yayoi Takayashiki, and Io Nozukidaira, “花鏑[HANAKABURA]”captures the band‘s signature contrast of soaring melodies, vicious screams, and punishing metallic aggression while pushing their sound to even greater heights.

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The band found inspiration for the track after their signing to Metal Blade, which they viewed as a new beginning for the group. “Everyone in BROKEN BY THE SCREAM is truly excited and honored to release music through Metal Blade Records,” the band comments. “In ancient Japan, there was a special type of arrow called a ‘Kaburaya’ which was traditionally used to signal the beginning of a battle. The title ’HANAKABURA‘ is our own original word, inspired by the image of a Kaburaya arrow cutting through falling cherry blossom petals. We feel it is the perfect song to mark the beginning of our own battle and a new chapter for the band.”

The track will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday July 24th.

Already renowned for their electrifying live performances and genre-defying approach, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM will bring “花鏑[HANAKABURA]” to audiences across their upcoming European and UK tour this summer, highlighted by a mainstage performance at Wacken Open Air, further cementing their reputation as one of the most unique and explosive acts in modern heavy music. See all confirmed dates below.

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Live:
7/28/2026 On The Rocks – Helsinki, FI
7/29/2026 Wacken Open Air – Wacken, DE
7/31/2026 Yuca – Cologne, DE
8/01/2026 Petit Bain – Paris, FR
8/02/2026 Downstairs At The Dome – London, UK
8/04/2026 Bitter Zoet – Amsterdam, NL
8/06/2026 Rock Cafe – Prague, CZ
8/07/2026 Klasztor – Wroclaw, PL
8/08/2026 Hybrydy – Warsaw, PL
8/10/2026 Durer Kert – Budapest, HU
8/11/2026 Szene Wien – Vienna, AT
8/13/2026 Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE
8/14/2026 Reload Festival – Sulingen, DE

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM:
Tsubaki Nanaougi – vocals
Shizuku Mikogami – vocals
Yayoi Takayashiki – vocals
Io Nozukidaira – vocals

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