Decrepit Birth

Decrepit Birth
Decrepit Birth
	Decrepit Birth performing in 2023
Background information
Origin	Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Genres	Technical death metal; melodic death metal;
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast, Unique Leader
Members	Bill Robinson; Matt Sotelo ; Sam Paulicelli Jr.
Past members	KC Howard; Dan Eggers; Mike Turner; Tim Yeung; Kevin Talley; Erlend Caspersen; Risha Eryavec; Sean Martinez
Website	www.decreptbirth.net

Decrepit Birth is an American death metal band from Santa Cruz, California.^[1] They have released two studio albums through Unique Leader Records and two through Nuclear Blast, and a demo independently. All of their studio albums feature artwork by renowned fantasy artist Dan Seagrave.

In October 2021, it was announced vocalist Bill Robinson was taking an "extended hiatus" from the band and was being replaced by Mac Smith, who would tour with the band for the foreseeable future.^[5] However, in March 2022, the band announced an upcoming tour in July and that Bill Robinson would be returning on vocals.^[6]

Band members

Current members

Bill Robinson – lead vocals (2001–present)
Matt Sotelo – guitars, backing vocals (2001–present)
Sam "66Samus" Paulicelli Jr. – drums (2010–present)

Current live members

Matthew Paulazzo – drums (2017–present)

Former members

Derek Boyer – bass (2001–2003, 2011–2012)
Tim Yeung – drums (2003)
KC Howard – drums (2004–2010)
Risha Eryavec – bass (2004–2007)
Mike Turner – guitars (2004–2006)
Joel Horner – bass (2006–2011)
Dan Eggers – guitars (2008–2010)
Chase Fraser – guitars (2010–2015)
Sean Martinez – bass (2013–2024)

Live members

Lee Smith – drums (2010–2011)
Alex Bent – drums (2013)
A.J. Lewandowski – bass (2013)
Gabe Seeber – drums (2013–2017)
Mac Smith – vocals (2021–2022)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Decrepit Birth biography @ MusicMight". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
^ "Decrepit Birth | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
^ Alex Henderson. "Polarity - Decrepit Birth". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
^ O'Hagar, Sammy (July 29, 2010). "POLARITY: THE APEX OF DECREPIT BIRTH'S SWEET & SOUR DEATH METAL". Metalsucks.net. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
^ Greg Kennelty (October 29, 2021). "DECREPIT BIRTH Announces New Vocalist As BILL ROBINSON Goes On "Extended Hiatus"". Metal Injection. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
^ "Tour Alert: Decrepit Birth and Pathology Hit the Road in July". MetalSucks. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
^ "Decrepit Birth's Myspace Blog". Myspace.com. July 23, 2009. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
^ "Decrepit Birth | The Official Decrepit Birth Website". Decrepitbirth.net. Retrieved March 21, 2020.

External links

Official website

[MusicMight-1] "Decrepit Birth biography @ MusicMight". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2009.

[Allmusic-2] "Decrepit Birth | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2020.

[3] Alex Henderson. "Polarity - Decrepit Birth". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2013.

[4] O'Hagar, Sammy (July 29, 2010). "POLARITY: THE APEX OF DECREPIT BIRTH'S SWEET & SOUR DEATH METAL". Metalsucks.net. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

[5] Greg Kennelty (October 29, 2021). "DECREPIT BIRTH Announces New Vocalist As BILL ROBINSON Goes On "Extended Hiatus"". Metal Injection. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

[6] "Tour Alert: Decrepit Birth and Pathology Hit the Road in July". MetalSucks. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

[Decrepit_Birth's_Myspace_Blog-7] "Decrepit Birth's Myspace Blog". Myspace.com. July 23, 2009. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2009.

[8] "Decrepit Birth | The Official Decrepit Birth Website". Decrepitbirth.net. Retrieved March 21, 2020.

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v t e Decrepit Birth
Bill Robinson Matt Sotelo Sam Paulicelli KC Howard Dan Eggers Mike Turner Tim Yeung Kevin Talley Erlend Caspersen Risha Eryavec Derek Boyer Sean Martinez
Studio albums	...And Time Begins (2003) Diminishing Between Worlds (2008) Polarity (2010) Axis Mundi (2017)
Related	Alex Bent

Authority control databases
International	ISNI VIAF
National	Germany
Artists	MusicBrainz