Counting members of Metallica, Deftones and Converge among their fans, Belgian post-hardcore trio Brutus have quickly become international stars in the world of heavy music. The spotlight shines brightest on the group's powerhouse singer-drummer Stefanie Mannaerts, a whirlwind force of nature behind the kit with a voice the cuts through the band's dynamic caterwaul like a laser.
Mannaerts' vocals loom large on Brutus' third album, Unison Life, but her adept percussion work is not to be overlooked. With that in mind, ahead of the LP's October 21st release via Sargent House, we caught up with Mannaerts to find out who she counts as her top drumming heroes and why.