The band, often referred to simply as Ornatos, consists of vocalist Manel Cruz, bassist Nuno Prata, guitarist Peixe and drummer Kinörm.
), which included the song "Letra S", a duet with Manuela Azevedo, vocalist of Portuguese band Clã.
In the following year, during the Expo 98, they collaborated on the compilation Tejo Beat alongside Boss AC, Blasted Mechanism, Zen and Flood with the song "Tempo de Nascer".
Their second and last album, O Monstro Precisa de Amigos (The Monster Needs Friends) was released in 1999, with a more carefully thought production and a more mellow style.
The album contained the singles "Ouvi Dizer", a duet with Portuguese musician Vitor Espadinha, and "Capitão Romance", with Gordon Gano, vocalist of the American band Violent Femmes.