Decrepit Birth is a Santa Cruz, CA-based technical death metal band formed … Read Full Bio ↴Decrepit Birth is a Santa Cruz, CA-based technical death metal band formed in 2001 by Matt Sotelo - guitars, Bill Robinson - vocals, and Derek Boyer – bass. Originally the intention was to play devastating, brutal, technical death metal, mixed with influences from the early 1990’s Florida death metal scene. Since Matt and Derek had at one time both played in Southern California band, Deprecated, it was easy for the two of them to begin collaborating on material for the first full length Decrepit Birth album “...And Time Begins”.

In Fall of 2002, with the help of friend Tim Yeung on session drums, they entered Legion Studios to begin recording. Almost a year later “…And Time Begins” was released on Unique Leader Records, artwork by Dan Seagrave. The album had production issues but still managed to forge a very solid fan base in the death metal scene. The band went through a dry period of playing no shows due to the lack of a drummer. Bassist Derek Boyer got the chance of a lifetime and was offered a full time position with death metal legends Suffocation. That left Decrepit Birth with out a drummer or bassist.

During 2004, bassist Risha Eryavec stepped in and not long after that, drummer KC Howard of Odius Mortem officially joined the band as well. For the next couple years the new lineup played many shows, fests and one North American tour. In 2007 the band took a break and began writing full time for the new album. They went through some lineup changes and also dealt with personal issues related to a past member. This conflicted the band, and brought about a spiritual overhaul. The result was a change in direction and sound. The new music was becoming influenced by melodic and progressive compositions. The sound was more mature and catchy, while still maintaining the brutality Decrepit Birth is known for.

In Spring of 2007 Decrepit Birth entered Castle Ultimate Studios with engineer Zack Ohren to begin recording for the sophomore album. In January 2008 the highly anticipated album “Diminishing Between Worlds” was released again through Unique Leader Records. During that same month of January, Decrepit Birth embarked upon their biggest tour yet, opening for The Black Dahlia Murder, 3 Inches of Blood, and Hate Eternal. With the addition of a second guitarist, Dan Eggers and bassist, Joel Horner (both of Odius Mortem) to replace Risha so he could focus on his family and job, the brand new line up played night after night of sold out shows through out the United States. Now with a new album freshly released, Decrepit Birth was able to catch the attention of Nuclear Blast Records, which was a label the band really wanted to work with for years. After negotiations, they happily signed on with Nuclear Blast in Spring of 2008.

Over the course of 2008 and 2009, the band toured in support of "Diminishing Between Worlds". They played on the 2009 Summer Slaughter Tour along with Ensiferum, Suffocation, Necrophagist and more. After a fall tour with Vader the band began to prepare in enter the studio to record their third album, "Polarity". In early 2010 drums were tracked at Sharkbite Studios and Matt Sotelo recorded the guitars at his own studio. In May it was announced that drummer KC Howard and live guitarist Dan Eggers would leaving the band. The band recruited ex-Abigail Williams drummer Sam "Samus" Paulicelli and guitarist Chase Fraser (ex-Animosity and currently Son of Aurelius) as live members for the 2010 Summer Slaughter Tour. "Polarity" is set to be released July 27th, 2010 on Nuclear Blast.

A Brief Odyssey In Time
Decrepit Birth Lyrics

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Eternity of futures begin again
In the cusp of the sixth sun
All lines of force re-converge
Symbiotic energies reemerge in the...
Quickening of time
Finite spheres of consciousness
Infinity of memories
Re-awaken origins

Evolution...the spawn of time
Six suns...evolution of creation

The cycles of time dissolve
Life eternal...and time begins again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Decrepit Birth's song A Brief Odyssey In Time are an abstract exploration of the concept of time and the cyclical nature of existence. The opening lines, "Eternity of futures begin again / In the cusp of the sixth sun" suggest that time is not a linear progression, but rather a series of cycles that repeat endlessly. This idea is reinforced with the line "The cycles of time dissolve / Life eternal...and time begins again."

The lyrics also touch on the interconnectedness of all things, with the line "Symbiotic energies reemerge in the... / Quickening of time." This suggests that time is not just a passive measurement of the passing of events, but an active force that drives the configuration of the universe. The song also addresses the role of memory in the construction of reality, with the line "Infinity of memories / Re-awaken origins." This implies that our experiences and memories play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world around us.

Overall, the lyrics of A Brief Odyssey In Time are a philosophical meditation on the nature of existence, time, and memory. The song offers a glimpse into the complex and interconnected forces that drive the universe and shape our understanding of reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Eternity of futures begin again
The limitless possibilities of the future commence anew

In the cusp of the sixth sun
At the brink of a new era in cosmic history

All lines of force re-converge
All energies and cosmic attractions merge once more

Symbiotic energies reemerge in the...
Interconnected energies arise again and flourish in the...

Quickening of time
The accelerating pace of the passing of time

Finite spheres of consciousness
The limited perceptions of beings in the universe

Infinity of memories
The boundless recollection of past events and experiences

Re-awaken origins
The rebirth of beginnings and foundational concepts

Evolution...the spawn of time
The emergence and development of life, a product of the passage of time

Six suns...evolution of creation
The six significant epochs in cosmic history that have shaped the growth of the universe

The cycles of time dissolve
The recurrence of certain events and patterns in time comes to an end