Decrepit Birth
American death metal band
Decrepit Birth is an American death metal band from Santa Cruz, California formed in 1995. 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 fantasy artist Dan Seagrave .
In October 2021, it was announced that vocalist Bill Robinson was taking an "extended hiatus" from the band and was being replaced with Mac Smith, who would tour with the band for the foreseeable future. In March 2022, the band announced an upcoming tour in July and that Robinson would return on vocals.
Band members
Current members
Bill Robinson – lead vocals (2001–present)
Matt Sotelo – guitars, backing vocals (2001–present)
Gabe Seeber – drums (2018–present, live 2013–2017)
Chris Ratcliffe – bass (2025–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)
Sam Paulicelli, Jr. – drums (2010–2018)
Sean Martinez – bass (2013–2024)
Live members
Lee Smith – drums (2010–2011)
Alex Bent – drums (2013)
A.J. Lewandowski – bass (2013)
Mac Smith – vocals (2021–2022)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
References
1 2 3 4 "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 .
↑ Henderson, Alex. "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 .
↑ "Decrepit Birth - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives" . www.metal-archives.com . Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 .
↑ Kennelty, Greg (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
Bill Robinson
Matt Sotelo
Gabe Seeber
Chris Ratcliffe
KC Howard
Dan Eggers
Mike Turner
Tim Yeung
Kevin Talley
Erlend Caspersen
Risha Eryavec
Derek Boyer
Sam Paulicelli
Sean Martinez
Studio albums Related