Brutus drops a music video for the fourth and final single »What Have We Done« taken from their upcoming album »Unison Life«

Belgian post-hardcore/progressive rock trio Brutus drops a music video for the fourth and final single »What Have We Done« taken from their upcoming studio album, »Unison Life«, set to release on October 21st, 2022 via Sargent House (US) and Hassle Records (EU).

Concept by Jonas Hollevoet and Brutus. Shot by Jonas Hollevoet. Edit & colorgrading by Jonas Hollevoet.

Tracklist:
01. Miles Away
02. Brave
03. Victoria
04. What Have We Done
05. Dust
06. Liar
07. Chainlife
08. Storm
09. Dreamlife
10. Desert Rain

Courtesy of Sargent House:

Belgian trio Brutus have released the final single from their forthcoming album »Unison Life«, out October 21st via Sargent House.

»What Have We Done« is one of the band’s favorite songs on the album. Stefanie Mannaerts (vocals/drums) explains why:

“For some reason, this new piece of music felt like both a turning point and an intersection. In our history of being a band, this feeling came only a few times before, with the songs »Bearclaws«, »Justice de Julia II« and »War«. Key songs such as these are challenging, but also feel like coming home at the same time. They define who you are as a band.” The song embodies what was going on at the time of writing, in the middle of the pandemic. It is about suffering for too long and you have had enough. The verse echoes the mutual feeling we sometimes have as humans with too much going on in our heads and getting stuck in the same loop. (“once more we sing along, to this never-ending song, once more we carry on the pain, what have we done”).”

Photo by Eva Vlonk

The follow-up to their breakout »Nest«, »Unison Life« is a concept of longing for a life of total peace. The album confronts the obstacles that stand in the way of a »Unison Life« and the acts of bravery that help to surpass the trials. It is Brutus at their most intentional. They were more deliberate about their sound than ever, having had the time and space to really consider their direction due to the global pause on touring.

»Unison Life« is available to pre-order or pre-save HERE.

Since their formation in 2014, Brutus has made a name for themselves with their restless, emotionally raw rock that traverses the landscape of metal, punk, post-hardcore, and beyond – often in the same song. The three members first met in their hometown of Leuven, where they cut their teeth playing in different local bands. Their influences are wide and varied. Drummer/vocalist Stefanie Mannaerts – who grew up above a music shop run by her family – is into a variety of genres from post-metal to electronic music. Bassist Peter Mulders is more of a punk guy, while guitarist Stijn Vanhoegaerden is into country and more melodic rock. Their diverse tastes come together through Brutus to create a sound that’s as heavy as it is unexpected, full of beauty and surprises.

Brutus is:
Stijn Vanhoegaerden – Guitar
Stefanie Mannaerts – Drums / Vocals
Peter Mulders – Bass