Interview: Brutus on taking the next step and embracing melody with energy
Brutus are the kind of power trio that raises their emphasis and volume to incredible levels. They call the historic city of Leuven, Belgium home and they’ve already become a force in Europe over the latter half of the decade. With the release of their second full-length, Nest, via Sargent House Records on March 29, it seems like it’s only a matter of time until they make their mark across the Atlantic. Their intense sound melds the most amplified styles into one. It’s a fantastic experience for the senses and the likelihood of listening to them more than once is very high.
Recently I had a talk with bassist Peter Mulders and drummer & vocalist Stefanie Mannaerts about the making of their latest album, doing two things at once, touring the United States and writing new material.
Rob Duguay: Nest has been getting a ton of attention this year. What was the vision the three of you had going into the studio and did it change as each track got recorded?
Peter Mulders: Our vision was kind of simple, we wanted to record a better album than our first album. We felt a need to take the next step as a band in discovery of both our identity and sound. That did not change while we were recording, but maybe a little bit when we were writing. When we started writing the songs, our…
