Belgian rock trio Brutus is the latest act to be apart of Audiotree's 'From Nothing' series. Recently the group stopped by the Audiotree studios in Chicago, IL to answer a few questions and perform a few tracks.
Recently, the three-piece announced a headlining North American tour taking place in the Spring of next year, you can view those dates below.
Audiotree shared the following:
Sitting in the studio during the take of "Miles Away / Brave" was stunning. The presentation, power, and warrior-like cries from their vocalist, Stefanie Mannaerts, was so visceral. It pulled from something deep and primal within all of us, and channeled it through the three members of Brutus.
When asked about this, they respond quite plainly: it's about hanging out with your friends, being yourself, and having fun.
Such a simple idea from one of the most recognizable sounds in modern rock and metal music. Undeniably, Brutus is a force to be reckoned with, both in presentation and execution. Drumming and singing has been done before, but never like this. And when bolstered by the melodic guitar stylings of Stijn Vanhoegaerden and the huge bass tones of Peter Mulders, it feels as if 12 people are playing instead of 3.
Attending their performance that evening, it was clear how commanding of your attention this band is, while being shrouded in darkness with nearly no front-lighting whatsoever. And yet you can't look away. It feels like watching 3 ancient deities perform music from the heavens, but it's really just Stijn, Peter, and Stefanie having fun together.
We're very honored to share this brilliant performance from Brutus on Audiotree From Nothing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:07 What Have We Done
06:09 On Communication
09:53 Victoria
14:46 On Process
19:45 Miles Away / Brave
27:24 On Growth
03/21 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst – Atrium
03/22 Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley
03/23 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
03/24 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory – Constellation Room
03/26 Phoenix, AX @ The Rebel Lounge
03/27 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
03/29 Austin, TX @ Parish
03/30 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hal – Upstairs
03/31 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
04/02 Denver, CO @ Marquis
04/03 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
04/05 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
04/06 Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
04/07 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
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