Imperative Music proudly reaches the milestone of 20 editions with the upcoming release of its new compilation. Volume 20 showcases up-and-coming artists in a global showcase of sonic excellence. This release reaffirms our unwavering commitment to offering the best of the global music scene.

IMPERATIVE MUSIC COMPILATION CD VOLUME 20

TRACK LIST:

01 – W't'M (DENMARK/ITALY) – A MILLION MISTAKES

(IS ALL IT TAKES)

02 – MINDREAPER (GERMANY) – BLACK STONE MISERY

03 – MYSTIC CIRCLE (GERMANY) – BELIAL IS MY NAME

04 – WIND DOWN (POLAND) – A NEW WORLD

05 – SICK SAINTS (POLAND) – OUT OF THE NIGHT

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

WAR PIGS

07 – JOE LA TRUITE (FRANCE) – LIGHT SPEED

08 – MESENTERY (GERMANY) - 2025

09 – ABSORB (GERMANY) - HANG

10 – RIOTOUS INDIGNATION (U.S.) – LORDS OF WAR

11 – MINDBOLTED (NORWAY) – SHORT END

12 – REIGN OF VENGEANCE (U.S.) – THE DESTRUCTION

13 – TEETH OF LAMB (GERMANY) – ONEWAYTRIP TO HELL

14 – RVH PROJECT (THE NETHERLANDS) – MARILYN’S HERE

15 – STEALTH ATTACK (ITALY) – SLEEP PARALYSIS

16 – TAYLOR MOUNTAIN (U.S.) – WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?

17 – FALSE IDOLS (GERMANY) – SURVEILANCE OF SPEECH

18 – LEGION OF DECADENCE (CANADA) – LOST IN THE CHAOS

Manufactured: United States of America
Mastered by: Evan, U.S.
Artwork by: Julio Souza, Brazil
Release Date: May, 2026

Distribution and Promotion: Worldwide

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

*The Imperative Music Compilation was born with the mission of giving voice and visibility to emerging talents seeking their place on the world stage. More than a compilation, this project is a call to unity: Value the Metal Scene, support live shows, and listen to independent material. It is your support that keeps the flame of the underground alive. Metal is immortal!