ForMusic manages two labels, keeping a close eye on the Brazilian scene across different genres. These are: Wikimetal Music, focused on heavy metal and hard rock, and ForMusic Records, focused on indie, pop, and alternative sounds. With digital marketing and promotion strategies developed for each of our artists’ releases, the labels’ catalog totals more than 5 million streams per year. Through its labels, ForMusic also operates in the physical products market, mainly CDs. Releasing licensed national and international titles, we take care of every stage of the process, from manufacturing to distribution and promotion of each release.
Julia stands out for her creative vision and sensitivity, which encompasses all aspects of the project. Her first EP, “Naked As My Soul,” influenced by classic folk artists such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King, was released by ForMusic Records, with support from a press office and digital advertising campaign.
The rock band Montanee released their EP Recalling Dreams with ForMusic Records, with support from a press office, digital marketing campaign, and a launch party for guests from the music industry.
ForMusic manages two labels, keeping a close eye on the Brazilian scene across different genres. These are Wikimetal Music, focused on heavy metal and hard
Punk icon and vocalist João Gordo (Ratos de Porão) has teamed up with Wikimetal Music to launch Brutal Brega, a fun tribute to “brega” music. Featuring Brazilian music classics transformed into punk rock versions, the project was featured on TV shows such as Altas Horas and Conversa com Bial, as well as participating in festivals such as Summer Breeze 2023. In 2024, the project continued with its second release: Brutal Brega MPB Mode, an album paying tribute to artists such as Caetano Veloso, Alceu Valença, and others.
Bringing the best of rock ‘n’ roll, Hurricanes takes listeners on a journey that revives the roots of blues and rock from the 1970s. In 2023, the label ForMusic Records released their debut album, and in 2024 the sequel “Back to the Basement,” both of which were very well received by the public and critics. With a press relations and digital marketing campaign, the project highlighted the undeniable talent and potential of the group, establishing them as a bright promise on the Brazilian rock scene.
Formed in 1985, VIPER is one of the pioneers of heavy rock in Brazil, founded by Felipe Machado, Pit Passarell, Yves Passarell (now with Capital Inicial) and Andre Matos (who would later become the lead singer of Angra and Shaman). Through the Wikimetal Music label, we manage the band’s catalog and work on the production, distribution, and promotion of “Timeless” (2023), their first album of new material in 15 years, with eleven tracks that reflect all the energy of one of the most innovative and important bands in the history of heavy metal.
Hugo Mariutti, former guitarist for Shaman and music producer, released his solo project through ForMusic Records, featuring introspective compositions and alternative sounds that differ from the heavy metal he is often known for. In “The Last Dance” (2023), the third album of Mariutti’s solo career, British influences stand out, with references to different decades and genres of English music.
Since brothers Marcus and Caio D’Angelo formed the group in 1994, Claustrofobia has definitively cemented its status as one of the ambassadors of Brazilian heavy metal: traversing diverse cultures, the band has already conquered Brazil, the United States, and Europe. Their seventh album, the brutal “Unleeched,” was released by Wikimetal Music in Brazil, accompanied by a physical CD version and official merchandise.