/ About
Global Metal Rock Agency
Gïlson D Arruda (Founder/Manager)
In partnership with Legacy mag (Germany) and Decibel Mag(U.S.).
Label Search
Compilation CD
Worldwide Promotion
Founded in 2007
Our company is solid and reliable, having worked with approximately 1,000 bands. We pride on representing emerging acts – We are here to support your band a lot!
In the '90s, I worked with fanzines and mail-order catalogs and spent nine years as a label manager for a record label in Europe. This long history of serving the heavy metal community gave me the knowledge and tools to work professionally with the Imperative Music Agency.
Read about me at The Moshville Times, United Kingdom(Rock and Metal news and media website):https://www.imperative-music.com/interviews/imperative-music-in-the-moshville-times-uk/
Today, with many contacts on our mailing list and extensive experience, we offer various services to both signed and unsigned bands in the following genres: Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Gothic Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal Rock, Black Metal, Modern Metal, Metalcore, Stoner Rock Metal, and Power Metal.
Our company's transparency means we receive payments for our services and execute them properly. We have represented many bands of all styles, from brutal to melodic, from all over the world!
Recent and past artists who have used our services include: Perpetual Rage (Finland, Heavy Metal band), Niviane (U.S., Power Metal band), Smash Atoms (Sweden, Stoner Grunge band), Headlness Hunter (Holland, Thrash Metal band), Parabellum (U.S., Thrash Metal band), Vaya (Canada, Folk Rock), Imperatore (Australia, Power Metal band), Magnadur (Finland, Death Metal band), Frozen Factory (Finland, Gothic Metal Rock), Fatal Prophecy (U.S., Crossover Punk Metal), and Sick Saints (Poland, Hard Rock).
Bands Recommending Our Agency:
Norman L. Skinner, Niviane (U.S.)
"We in Niviane were not happy with the type of record contract offers we had been receiving and incorporated the services of Imperative Music. They were able to shop our album 'Queen of Phantoms' to their many direct contacts and secure much better record offers than we had been receiving. Working with them was easy, professional, and we highly recommend their services."
Stephen, Frozen Factory band (Finland)
"In Frozen Factory, we always felt we had strong music, but when it came to applying to labels, we didn’t have the tools to do it well. Gilson at Imperative Music Agency really took care of it for us, and within a few weeks, he got us signed and leaping forward in our journey as a band."
Martin, Smash Atoms (Sweden)
"Imperative Music has been an invaluable contact and support in the early stages of Smash Atoms' journey to success. I would truly recommend any serious rock or metal band to use the services of Imperative Music to open doors for them in the music business."
Zoran, Imperatore Band (Australia)
"Imperative Music Agency did a good job for Imperatore!"
Tomi, Magnadur (Finland)
"Imperative Music Agency has helped our career so much and did a very good job."
The Imperative Music Agency has connections with Nuclear Blast Records, Napalm Records, Reigning Phoenix Music, Marquee Avalon Japan, Metal Blade Records, Century Media, and others. We are also in touch with the most important media outlets.
WORLDWIDE PROMOTION (PR Packages)
Guaranteed: We can keep the media and fans informed about your band in the best way possible.
Imperative Music Agency works to get exposure for a band's music through:
Press releases about album, EP, or demo releases
Album, demo, and EP reviews
Music video sharing
Interviews
News sharing
Tour announcements
Radio airplay
We'll help your band get the attention it deserves! The media and music fans will be informed about your band through mail, emails, social media posts, and on the Imperative Music official website. Public relations will help grow your fan base, lead to online reviews and interviews, and raise your band's profile. Our mailing list includes major and independent media, including both print and digital publications, with over 1,000 partnerships!
Premium PR Package (90 Days) – Top Deal!
Fee: A single payment of $394 USD or 346 Euros.
Targets: Magazines, radio stations, webzines, and podcasts.
Territories: Europe, United States, South America, and Japan.
Offer:
Submit promotional materials.
Send news.
Weekly and monthly sharing of links on social media.
Feature your band on Imperative Music's official website in the News, Artist, and Interview sections.
Optional: After 90 days, we can continue our partnership to promote your band (gig/tour dates, new releases, new music videos, etc.) for a monthly fee of $110 USD or 95 Euros, which must be paid at the beginning of each month. Imperative Music Agency will become your permanent advertising agency.
Silver PR Package (30 Days)
Fee:$195 USD or 168 Euros.
This package includes services for one month only.
Targets: Magazines, radio stations, webzines, and podcasts.
Territories: Europe and the United States.
Offer:
Submit promotional materials.
Send news.
Weekly and monthly sharing of links on social media.
Feature your band on Imperative Music's official website in the News, Artist, and Interview sections.
Metal PR Package (30 Days)
Fee:$100 USD or 90 Euros.
Promotional campaign only in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador).
Your album, EP/Demo, music videos, and band news are submitted to media and radio stations.
An interview in English (for audiences in Europe and the U.S.) will be translated into Portuguese (for audiences in Brazil and the rest of South America) and posted on our official website.
Online PR Package
Fee:$55 USD or 50 Euros.
A banner/ad on the Imperative Music website's homepage for 30 days.
Sharing of your band’s social media links, band photos, and cover images (album, EP, or demo) on Imperative Music's Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and official website for five days.
An interview in English (for audiences in Europe and the U.S.) will be translated into Portuguese (for audiences in Brazil and the rest of South America) and posted on our official website.
What We Need from You to Do This Work:
Songs in MP3 format.
EPK (Electronic Press Kit).
Two high-resolution band photos.
Biography in PDF format.
Contact information (Email, Website, Facebook, phone number).
Front cover of the album/EP or demo.
YouTube Channel.
Spotify and Bandcamp pages.
Technical information about the album's recording (producer, mastering studio, artwork designer, guest musicians). Mentioning selling points is important.
Future plans (tour, music video).
Send all materials to us via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Google Drive.
Compilation CD: Volume 20
Since 2009, Imperative Music Agency has released 19 volumes, featuring bands from Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States. Now, we are working on Volume XX.
MYSTIC CIRCLE, the iconic German blackened death metal duo, will be featured on Imperative Music Compilation Volume 20, authorized by Reigning Phoenix Music.
The deadline is October 2025, so get in touch soon to guarantee your place in this special edition.
This sampler CD will feature extreme and melodic bands from different countries. We have collaborators and partners who distribute and promote the compilation in Europe, the U.S., South America, and Japan in fanzines, magazines, webzines, and metal venues like stores, festivals, and gigs.
If you think your band is ready for global domination, we will support YOUR BAND! We will make a big effort to spread your band's name to serious metal fans, media, and labels! Every kind of promotion is essential to achieving a record deal, new fans, and good sales! We offer 100% professional and serious promotion for your band.
Proof of Existence!
We have many photos of our partners, media, and bands who have received previous compilations holding the CD in their hands. Check out our official website for further details, information, and photos.
Imperative Music CD / Tracking List Volume 20:
MYSTIC CIRCLE (Germany) - Artist from Reigning Phoenix Music, Black Death Metal
REIGN OF VENGEANCE (United States) – Thrash Metal such as Pantera
TEETH OF LAMB (Germany) - Death Metal
WIND DOWN (Poland) - Artist from WormHoleDeath Records, Progressive Groove Metal
INDULGENCE (The Netherlands) - Thrash Metal, they are participating for the second time!
TAYLOR MOUNTAIN (United States) – Hard Rock 90’s
RIOTOUS INDIGNATION (United States) - Groove Thrash Metal
LEGION OF DECADENCE (Canada) – Gothic Rock
SICK SAINTS (Poland) - Brutal Glam!
MARSHALL BECK & THE TOTALLY TOUGH GUYS (U.S.) – Black Sabbath cover!
JOE LA TRUITE (France) – Psychedelic Punk Metal
Deadline: October 2025
Release date: November 2025
About the Compilation:
Professionally printed in the USA in 3,000 copies.
200 CDs are mailed to the most important managers of record labels and press from the U.S., Brazil, Japan, and Europe.
The Imperative Music Compilation is distributed in more than 20 territories.
The band receives 10 CDs at no additional cost.
Distributors send the CD as a free gift to their customers around the world at no cost to them; the CD is not for sale.
This increases demand for your music and opportunities to get a record deal, new fans, and merchandise orders.
All rights for the song remain with the artist (the band) only.
We will sign an agreement with you; we are a serious company.
The remaining CDs are distributed by our partners (distributors, etc.).
Sampler CD with a booklet and inlay card, without plastic boxes.
Testimonials and Comments About the Compilation
HEADBANGER CLUB [FM], Japan
"Thank you so much for this compilation."
DEATHWISH ON DISTFM, Sweden
"I got some really good music DVDs from my good friends at Imperative Music Compilation!"
BANGERFILMS, Canada
"We ain't the only one with Global Metal on the mind! Big thanks to Imperative Music in Brazil for sending us these rad compilations!"
ROCK HARD MAGAZINE, Germany
"I cannot see a more interesting compilation in the scene at the moment."
ROCK STAKK RECORDS, Japan
"Metal Compilation to Metal fans in Osaka!"
RELAPSE RECORDS, USA
"We have been putting them in our mail orders, so hopefully, people are listening to the comp! Thanks again!"
CENTURY MEDIA DISTRO, USA
"Thanks so much for sending them."
MORIBUND RECORDS, USA
"We received the pack the day after our last e-mail. All is here, and we actually have given almost over 1/2 away already on our mail-order."
G.U.C., Germany
"Thanx for writing and many thanx for the package with the compilation CDs. Yes, we received your package and I think, that's is a good base for Underground Bands from all over the world."
MY KINGDOM MUSIC, Italy
"Gotten and surely good bands among them. Compliments!"
EINHEIT PRODUKTIONEN, Germany
"Yes, we got it & spread it already!"
DARK HORIZON RECORDS, USA
"Yes, the package has arrived and we are spreading them to our customers."
PATHOS PROD, USA
"Yes, I got it, thanks! Already sent out a bunch with orders."
AUTOPSY KITCHEN, USA
"Yes. They are already being distributed. Till then, Jeffrey"
We Need the Following Details and Information About Your Band:
Band name
Your full name
Track name
Length of the song in minutes and seconds
Where the track is from (Album, EP, Demo)
Full street address
Bands featured on the two previous compilations (proof of existence):
Imperative Music Compilation Volume 18 (Release Date: 10th February, 2025):
GALDORCRÆFT (UK), I, APOKALYPSE (CANADA), INHERITED (THE NETHERLANDS), DEICIDE (USA), PHLESH (CANADA), GOD DETHRONED (HOLLAND), SINNRS (DENMARK), LOST SANCTUARY (GERMANY), DHAMPYRES (UK), SHADOW OF THE TALISMAN (USA), DUMB ASS (CANADA), INDULGENCE (HOLLAND), DIAVOLA (NORWAY), PUT ME OUT (SWEDEN), HEADSHRINKER (USA), MORGUE TERROR (USA), SATHANAS (USA), FULLMÅNE (UK), KUNTSQUAD (AUSTRALIA), GOAT (JAPAN).
Imperative Music Compilation Volume 19 (Release Date: 29th July, 2025):
KERRY KING SOLO BAND (USA), PARABELLUM (USA), MAGNADUR (FINLAND), SCARS OF ATROPHY (USA), DOOMSVEIN (NEW GUINEA), HELL COMES HOME (USA), ZUBZERO (THE NETHERLANDS), ETERNAL DRAK (CANADA), FATAL PROPHECY (USA), MAKKEBETH (JAPAN), BLACK (USA), UNDER THE HORIZON (USA), PHANTOM POWER (USA) ROTGOD (ITALY), VETTOR N’THE INSURRECTOS (VENEZUELA), DR. BæR (GERMANY), NEVER KENEZZARD (USA), PHANTOM WITCH (USA), INHERENTLY LOST (USA) and UPPER DECKER (FRANCE).
Distributors:
United States: RELAPSE RECORDS, HEAVEN AND HELL RECORDS, PATHOS PRODUCTIONS, MORIBUND RECORDS, SEVARED RECORDS, CM DISTRO, DARK HORIZON RECORDS, RELAPSE RECORDS, AUTOPSY KITCHEN RECORDS, SENTINEL STEEL.
Europe: HAMMERHEART RECORDS (The Netherlands), IRON SHIELD RECORDS (Germany), NUCLEAR BLAST (Germany), SEASON OF MIST (France), PURE STEEL RECORDS (Germany), MY KINGDOM MUSIC (Italy), G.U.C. (Germany), ART GATES RECORDS (Spain), SOUND POLLUTION DISTRIBUTION AB (Sweden), SLEASZY RIDER RECORDS (Greece), SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS (Germany), PURE FUCKING METAL FESTIVAL (Germany), EINHEIT PRODUKTIONEN (Germany), Rock Shots Music (Italy).
Japan: Rock Stakk, RedRivetRecords, S.A. Music.
Imperative Music Compilation CDs are distributed at festivals, metal rock bars/pubs, and through magazines like Moshville Times (UK), Crossfire Metal (Germany), Totentanz Zine (Germany), Streetcleaner Fanzine (Germany), Metal DE (Germany), Schwermetallisch Reviews (Germany), and DOC Rock Radio Show (USA).
Record Deal
Exclusive Agreement Between the Band and Record Labels
As a License Mediator, we will help you get a record deal or licensing deal for your band in Japan, the U.S., or Europe.
Imperative Music Agency offers an exclusive service to contact and negotiate with major record labels such as Century Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Reigning Phoenix Music, Metal Blade Records, Frontiers Records, Napalm Records, AFM Records, and other serious companies to sign your band or secure a licensing deal. We will submit your band's album and negotiate with reputable and trustworthy labels.
If your band has recorded a full-length album or EP and you are looking for a record label and licensors to release it worldwide, we can offer an exclusive service to contact record labels and negotiate a deal with them. We will send your songs directly to the label managers.
We will only contact serious and professional record labels and licensors in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
Licensing Deal: A Japanese label will license the album for Asia, and as part of the agreement, the band will receive an advance payment of $1,000 USD.
Record Deal: In this case, a record label will offer a contract to release the album in Europe and other countries, with each label offering a different proposal.
Contracted Services:
Services are provided for 90 days.
Emails and Agreements from Record Labels:
Any proposals (agreements) offered by them will be sent to the band for proper evaluation.
The responses from each and every record label will be re-sent via email to the band as soon as we receive feedback.
Our Fee:$433 USD or 380 Euros.
What We Need from You to Do This Work:
Songs in MP3 format.
EPK (Electronic Press Kit).
Two high-resolution band photos.
Biography in PDF format.
Contact information (Email, Website, Facebook, phone number).
Front cover of the album/EP or demo.
YouTube Channel.
Spotify and Bandcamp pages.
Technical information about the album's recording (producer, mastering studio, artwork designer, guest musicians). Mentioning selling points is important.
Future plans (tour, music video).
Send all materials to us via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Google Drive.
Imperative Music Manager's Professional Qualifications:
Master's in Foreign Trade – UNIVERSIDADE ESTÁCIO DE SÁ
18 years of international partnership and negotiation with bands, labels, and media.
Certified in Neurolinguistics – SENAC
* Experience: 18 years in the Musical Market *
DIRECTOR:
IMPERATIVE MUSIC AGENCY [Public Relations, License Mediator and Compilation CD]
Gïlson D Arruda
ARTICLE PUBLISHED AT MOSHVILLE (U.K.):
10 FUNDAMENTAL THINGS THAT YOUR BAND NEEDS TO DO
Written by Gïlson D Arruda
https://www.moshville.co.uk/feature/2016/11/10-fundamental-things-that-your-band-needs-to-do/
Total focus on helping new bands!
Your band isn't alone, we'll manage it!
Imperative Music Agency
(18 years serving over 1,000 Bands)
Gïlson D Arruda
/ Services
We pride on representing emerging acts – We are here to support your band a lot!
1 – Public Relations.
2 – License Mediator, we will get a Record deal or Licensing deal to your album in Japan or Europe.
3 – Promotion in our Metal Rock Compilation CD with worldwide distribution, featuring a song, and a band picture and info on the booklet.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
About Gïlson D Arruda
- Masters in Foreign Trade – UNIVERSIDADE ESTÁCIO DE SÁ.
- Producer in Imperative Music Compilation over 18 years.
- Graduated in Neurolinguistics – SENAC.
Total focus on helping new bands!
Your band isn't alone, we'll manage it!
Imperative Music Agency
(18 years serving over 1,000 Bands)
Gïlson D Arruda
/ Partners
DARK DIMENSION ART (Cover Art)
https://darkdimensionart.jimdosite.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dark_dimension_art?igsh=MXFkb2NqcHE2YnJlbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Mironized (Web Service)
Audiopower Studio (Music videos and Lyric videos, Mastering)
