IMPERATIVE MUSIC AGENCY unleashes Volume 20 of our explosive compilation — a global showcase of 18 fierce Metal Rock bands pushing the limits of darkness and sound.

This is where melody meets brutality. Where haunting atmospheres collide with raw power. Expect the intriguing, the terrifying, and the unforgettable.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL METAL SCENE

While you’re at it, dive into bands from Norway, the United States, Canada, Germany, and beyond — a truly international storm of metal.

Each band receives some physical CDs — meaning you can grab your copy directly from the artists and support the underground where it matters most.

01 – W't'M (DENMARK/ITALY)

TRACK TITLE: A MILLION MISTAKES(IS ALL IT TAKES)

SINGLE: A MILLION MISTAKES(IS ALL IT TAKES)

WEBSITE: https://wtmband.dk/

02 – MINDREAPER (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: BLACK STONE MISERY

ALBUM: WITHERING SHINE (...INTO OBLIVION)

WEBSITE: https://mindreaper.de/

03 – MYSTIC CIRCLE (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: BELIAL IS MY NAME

ALBUM: MYSTIC CIRCLE

LABEL: REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC

WEBSITE: https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/

04 – WIND DOWN (POLAND)

TRACK TITLE: A NEW WORLD

ALBUM: THE BURNING PAST

LABEL: WORMHOLEDEATH RECORDS

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thetragon

05 – SICK SAINTS (POLAND)

TRACK TITLE: OUT OF THE NIGHT

ALBUM: OUT OF THE NIGHT

WEBSITE: https://sicksaints.com/band

06 – MARSHALL BECK & THE TOTALLY TOUGH GUYS (U.S.)

TRACK TITLE: WAR PIGS

SINGLE: COVER

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallBeckOfficial

07 – JOE LA TRUITE (FRANCE)

TRACK TITLE: LIGHT SPEED

ALBUM: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 2: FULL ZGUEN

LABEL: FULL ZGUEN RECORDS

WEBSITE: joelatruite.com

08 – MESENTERY (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: 2025

SINGLE: 2025

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/MesenteryMetal

09 – ABSORB (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: HANG

ALBUM: TALES FROM THE PAST

WEBSITE: http://www.absorb-metal.eu/

10 – RIOTOUS INDIGNATION (U.S.)

TRACK TITLE: LORDS OF WAR

ALBUM: LORDS OF WAR

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RiotousIndignation

11 – RELENTLESS AGGRESSION (NORWAY)

TRACK TITLE: MINDBOLTED

SINGLE: MINDBOLTED

SITE: https://relentlessaggression.bandcamp.com/

12 – REIGN OF VENGEANCE (U.S.)

TRACK TITLE: THE DESTRUCTION

SINGLE: THE DESTRUCTION OF A MAN: A.I. LOVE MACHINE

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ReignofVengeance

13 – TEETH OF LAMB (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: ONEWAYTRIP TO HELL

ALBUM: SOUL GUTTER

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/teethoflamb/

14 – RVH PROJECT (THE NETHERLANDS)

TRACK TITLE: MARILYN’S HERE

ALBUM: LAND OF THE DAMNED

FACEBOOK: https://www.rvhprojectrocks.com/

15 – STEALTH (ITALY)

TRACK TITLE: SLEEP PARALYSIS

SINGLE: SLEEP PARALYSIS

WEBSITE: https://www.stealthattack.it/

16 – TAYLOR MOUNTAIN (U.S.)

TRACK TITLE: WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?

SINGLE: 2025

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Taylormountainofficial

17 – FALSE IDOLS (GERMANY)

TRACK TITLE: SURVEILANCE OF SPEECH

ALBUM: INITIATION

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/false_idols_heavymetal/

18 – LEGION OF DECADENCE (CANADA)

TRACK TITLE: LOST IN THE CHAOS

ALBUM: CHECKMATE

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/legionofdecadence

CREDITS:

PRODUCER: IMPERATIVE MUSIC AGENCY

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WEBSITE: https://www.imperative-music.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/imperativemusic.thelabel

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MADE IN USA, 2026.

©2026 Imperative Music. All rights reserved.

This compilation is dedicated to the memory of Silvana from the band Sancta. R.I.P.

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IMPERATIVE MUSIC COMPILATION is backed by a worldwide network of labels, distributors, stores, and media — bringing underground metal to every corner of the globe.

Bands of Death, Black, Thrash, Gothic, Prog, Metalcore, Heavy & Melodic Metal — this is your call.

Submissions are now open for Volume 21 of the IMPERATIVE MUSIC COMPILATION — and this time, we’re raising the stakes.

Get seen. Get heard. Get remembered.

Selected bands will be featured on an Exclusive DVD, including:

• 1 Music Video or Lyric Video

• + 1 MP3 track

This is your chance to present your sound visually and sonically to a global metal audience.

All releases are professionally pressed in the United States, featuring a high-quality DVD and full booklet — no cheap digital-only drops. This is a physical product built for true fans.

Our compilation reaches the heart of the metal world:

USA • Europe • Japan

Promoted through festivals, magazines, webzines, radio stations, distributors, labels, and specialized stores.

This isn’t just exposure — it’s real presence in the global metal scene.

If your band is ready to stand out, this is your moment.

TESTIMONIALS AND COMMENTS:

ROCK HARD MAGAZINE, Germany

I cannot see a more interesting compilation in the scene at the moment.

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!

HEADBANGER CLUB FM, Japan

Thank you so much for this compilation.

Serious bands only. Want in? Ask for full details and our agreement now — contact us and secure your spot.

We also offer professional PR services and can assist unsigned bands in securing opportunities with record labels.

Best regards,

Gilson Arruda (Manager)

Imperative Music Agency