The trio consists of vocalist and drummer Stefanie Mannaerts, guitarist Stijn Vanhoegaerden and bassist Peter Mulders.

Originating from multiple local bands, Brutus performed often in Belgium before internationally releasing their debut album Burst in 2017 and signing with the record label Sargent House.

In 2016, the band left for Vancouver to record their debut album, enlisting the help of Vancouver-based producer Jesse Gander, who was known for his work with Japandroids and White Lung.

[11] On 28 July 2022, Brutus announced the release of their third album Unison Life on 21 October, preceded by four singles: "Dust", "Liar", "Victoria" and "What Have We Done".

AllMusic's John D. Buchanan said that the band combines "elements of post-rock, mathcore, black metal, and prog.

"[16] Mannaerts listed her five favorite drummers as Ben Koller of Converge, Levon Helm of The Band, Joris Casier of Stake, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.