Drummer vocalist Stefanie mixes black-metal blast beats with math-rock flourishes whilst belting out the most impassioned vocals, shifting from deceptively melodic to out-right larynx-punishing in the blink of an eye. Guitarist Stijn Vanhoegaerden takes ethereal post-rock tones to hardcore punk levels of speed and energy aside Peter Mulders powerful sub-frequency shifts. Itโs the way in which the band mixes post-rock construction, metal dynamics with hardcore energy and prog rock all the while lacing it with pure pop melodies that make Brutusโ sound so unique and all their own.
Brutusโ debut album BURST (2017) was released by Hassle Records in UK and Europe, and then later by Sargent House for USA and the rest of the World. In 2017- 2018 they have toured extensively all over Europe, playing many large festivals as well as direct support to Russian Circles, Thrice and Chelsea Wolfe on their European tours.
With a new album slated for release in early 2019, they are ready for more. Trouble comes in threes, so does Brutus.
The band finished recording their debut-full-length Burst in Vancouver, Canada with producer / kindred spirit Jesse Gander. This made them popular in there homecountry and led to sold-out club shows in 2017.
There are other bands with the same name:
- 2, a hardcore band from Asturias, Spain.
Formed in June 2008, Brutus gave their first show one month later. From then onwards Brutus has released a self-titled EP in July 2009, recorded at KTC Domestic Productions which was presented in numerous places, mainly in the north of Spain, sharing stage with bands like For the Glory or Avenues and Silhouettes. Brutus has announced that they will release a new work in February 2012. We don't know the title yet, but it is taken for granted that this new album will please all their fans.
- 3, a butterfingered, groovy and psychedelic hard rock from Norway
After countless evenings and nights in front of, and around, the bar counter. After long, fiery discussions about the first Sabbath-album, endless arguments over what the best work of Hendrix is, and how everything just sounded so much better before - these guys felt the time was right to take matters into their own hands.
Three bearded swedes and two norwegians immediately started to deep-dive into their own private collections of LPs and thus the conception of a musical journey, unpreceded - ever before, or after, for that matter - was in process.
One song soon turned into six and it all climaxed in a smokin' "California Jam" at Garage in Oslo.
A concert that still is, to this day, remembered - and surely has gone into the history books following the excellent review it picked up in Eternal Terror Webzine. Thus, more is still to come from these true successors of the seventies - here, there and all across the country!
Inspiration is drawn from amongst others: Blue Cheer, Cream, Pentagram and Grand Funk Railroad. In other words: butterfingered, groovy and psychedelic hard rock! So bring forth your bellbottoms and wide lapels....Rock N' Roll is lovely, isent it?!
Contact:
www.myspace.com/brutusband
brutus@online.no
- 4, a brutal death metal band from the Netherlands
In 2000 the gruesome foursome was initiated by Ploegbaas (drums) and Bastรฆrd (vox/guitars) to establish a rejuvenated brand of Hyper Agressive Deathmetal with an unearthly definition of 'heavy'. Soon after the initial rehearsals Molestrator (vox/bass) and Schoft (vox/guitars) joined to complete the first incarnation of the Steamroller. For every reason imaginable Molestrator was discharged and replaced by Ploert. With his vocal and bottom end eruptions the infamous Brutus Promo was unleashed in 2001 resulting in a recording agreement with Unique Leader Records.
In 2002 the debut album Slachtbeest was recorded in Excess studios and upon its release Brutus embarked on an extensive European tour with Macabre and Cephalic Carnage. Soon after this endeavor, Bastรฆrd announced his retirement from death metal. Meanwhile 'Slachtbeest' was getting killer reviews in the media worldwide. Bastaerd completed the set of gigs the band had before being replaced by Vlerk. In September of 2005 Brutus went on yet another European adventure, touring over three weeks with fellow Unique Leader artists Mortal Decay and Beheaded, as well as doing tons of local shows opening for the likes of Nile, Vader and Suffocation.
When Brutus was in the middle of the recordings for the highly anticipated follow up Murwgebeukt/TotalLoss, Ploegbaas, who had been struggling with his inner demons, decided to end his time on earth. Since then the band has had a hard time getting to grips with the fact that the fuel had gushed from the machine. "We feel we've caught up with life and can finally keep our promise. The time to finish what we started has come...".
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- 5, czech agro-metal band
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Sand
Brutus Lyrics
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This isn't something that could last
All this stuff I thought and now you dare to ask it back
You are a dying star to us
Ooh
Ooh
I would never let you just go down like that, yeah
I could never say how much it hurt
I lost myself today
My words will fade away
I am a graceful giver
My words won't hide away
You are a selfish giver
One song, don't do me wrong
I am your graceful giver
One song, don't do me wrong
Lalala
Layayah
You are a selfish giver
One song, don't do me wrong
The lyrics of Brutus's song Sand are full of emotion and pain, conveyed through powerful metaphors and contrasts. The singer opens up by stating that they would never let the person they are addressing just "go down like that," suggesting that they are determined to hold on to the relationship they have. However, they also admit that "this isn't something that could last," indicating that the conflict or distance between them is too great to overcome.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotions that the singer is experiencing. They feel hurt, lost, and betrayed, as they realize that the other person is a "selfish giver." In contrast, they see themselves as a "graceful giver," willing to offer their all to the relationship. The repeated refrain of "one song, don't do me wrong" emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and desperation, as they plead with the other person to not hurt them.
The chorus is filled with haunting "oohs" and "layayahs," adding to the sense of sorrow and grief that permeates the song. Overall, the lyrics of Sand convey a sense of painful loss and the difficulty of holding on to something that is slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
I would never let you just go down like that
I would never abandon you in your troubles
This isn't something that could last
Our situation is not sustainable
All this stuff I thought and now you dare to ask it back
You're asking me to reconsider things I had already resolved
You are a dying star to us
You are no longer important or relevant to us
Ooh
Vocalization
Ooh
Vocalization
I could never say how much it hurt
Expressing the true depth of my pain is impossible
I lost myself today
I experienced a profound personal crisis
My words will fade away
My voice and opinions will eventually be forgotten
I am a graceful giver
I give of myself without hesitation
My words won't hide away
I will always speak my mind
You are a selfish giver
You only give when it benefits you
One song, don't do me wrong
One last chance, don't betray me
I am your graceful giver
I give of myself for your benefit
One song, don't do me wrong
One last chance, don't betray me
Lalala
Vocalization
Layayah
Vocalization
You are a selfish giver
You only give when it benefits you
One song, don't do me wrong
One last chance, don't betray me
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Mulders, Stefanie Mannaerts, Stijn Vanhoegaerden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Baker
Its frustrating trying to explain how good this band is to people who have not heard them.
Evan Nevermore
Drumming that intensely and singing with that much emotion has got to be so difficult, but she makes it look effortless. The timing between all of them is spot on.
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Selim Benmimoun
That woman is artistically and physically perfect. She's crying strenght and power through her voice. Fucking warrior woman, you're crazy good at what you're doing !!!
Mr.Ladebalken
So underrated !! Hope they going to be known widely
Gimme Shelter
Man, you're a prophet! Look at them now! I just love how they grew with their new album!!
R F
This band has the honesty and directness of a child. Pure, energetic, raw and no gimmicks. Just drums, bass and guitar.
Love it!
Lee Billy C
Gosh I love this band...Thanks Brutus and Sargent House!! I need this for my lock-down in Spain!
Andreas Varousiadis
one of the best bands right now
magdiel
FODA!