Decrepit Birth

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.

Decrepit Birth
Decrepit Birth performing in 2023
Background information
Origin	Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Genres	Technical death metal[1][2][3] melodic death metal[4]
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast, Unique Leader
Members	Bill Robinson Matt Sotelo Gabe Seeber Chris Ratcliffe
Past members	KC Howard Dan Eggers Mike Turner Tim Yeung Kevin Talley Erlend Caspersen Risha Eryavec Sam Paulicelli Jr. Sean Martinez
Website	www.decreptbirth.net

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) 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

• ...And Time Begins (2003)^[1]
• Diminishing Between Worlds (2008)^[1]
• Polarity (2010)^[7]
• Axis Mundi (2017)^[8]