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.
ORION
Decrepit Birth Lyrics
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Even with the well pouring over the brim, it's felt amiss without any new material from Decrepit Birth since ′s acclaimed Polarity
The California troupe is now making amends for their extended studio absence with a new album arriving this summer, whetting fans' appetite with a lyric video for the second Axis Mundi offering, "
Hieroglyphic."
One thing that's made immediately clear is that Decrepit Birth place a greater focus on rhythm guitars on this new song, favoring torrents of blast beats and sliding, palm-muted riffs accented by more subtle lead playing than fans have grown accustom to over the last pair of releases
Lyrically, "
Hieroglyphic" remains true to previous Decrepit Birth aesthetics as Bill Robinson discharges his guttural belch, reveling in more ancient wonders
Since the album was announced, it has come to light that three bonus tracks, "
Metallica cover), "
Desperate Cry" (
Sepultura cover) and "
Infecting the Crypts" (
Suffocation cover) will also be featured on the album
Axis Mundi will see a July st release through Nuclear Blast in North America and Agonia Records in Europe
Pre-orders are available now with instant gratification downloads of both singles, "
Epigenetic Triplicity" and "
Hieroglyphic," upon reservation
The lyrics to Decrepit Birth's song Orion seem to be a contemplation on the nature of the universe and the mysteries it holds. The opening lines state that the "stars align with perfect symmetry," suggesting a sense of order and design in the cosmos. The lyrics then delve deeper, asking questions about the meaning of life and the role of humanity in this grand scheme. The lines "What are we here for? What is our purpose?" explore the existential and philosophical questions that arise when pondering the vastness and complexity of the universe.
The song also touches on themes of transformation and evolution. The lyrics state "The universe is fluid and fluctuates with time" and "Our minds connect with the stars and transcend the confines of matter." This suggests a belief in the power of the human mind to transcend physical limitations and tap into a higher level of consciousness. The use of the word "Orion" in the title and throughout the song could be a reference to the constellation, which has significant meaning in many cultures and represents a powerful force in the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the last decade, there's been absolutely no shortage of technical death metal as a new legion of guitar wizards have cropped up in the scene
In recent years, there has been an abundance of new, talented guitarists in the technical death metal genre.
Even with the well pouring over the brim, it's felt amiss without any new material from Decrepit Birth since ′s acclaimed Polarity
Despite the overwhelming amount of new music in the genre, fans have felt the absence of new material from Decrepit Birth since their successful album, Polarity.
The California troupe is now making amends for their extended studio absence with a new album arriving this summer, whetting fans' appetite with a lyric video for the second Axis Mundi offering, 'Hieroglyphic.'
Decrepit Birth is releasing a new album this summer to make up for their long absence. They've given fans a taste of what's to come with a video for the second single, 'Hieroglyphic.'
One thing that's made immediately clear is that Decrepit Birth place a greater focus on rhythm guitars on this new song, favoring torrents of blast beats and sliding, palm-muted riffs accented by more subtle lead playing than fans have grown accustom to over the last pair of releases
The new song from Decrepit Birth features more emphasis on the rhythm guitars, with fast, intense beats and sliding, muted riffs complemented by more subdued lead playing. This represents a departure from the sound fans have come to expect from the band's past two albums.
Lyrically, 'Hieroglyphic' remains true to previous Decrepit Birth aesthetics as Bill Robinson discharges his guttural belch, reveling in more ancient wonders
The lyrics of 'Hieroglyphic' are consistent with Decrepit Birth's past work, including Bill Robinson's signature growling vocals and a fascination with ancient subjects and themes.
Since the album was announced, it has come to light that three bonus tracks, 'Orion' (Metallica cover), 'Desperate Cry' (Sepultura cover) and 'Infecting the Crypts' (Suffocation cover) will also be featured on the album
The album will include three bonus tracks, covers of songs by Metallica, Sepultura, and Suffocation.
Axis Mundi will see a July 21st release through Nuclear Blast in North America and Agonia Records in Europe
The new album, Axis Mundi, will be released on July 21st by Nuclear Blast in North America and Agonia Records in Europe.
Pre-orders are available now with instant gratification downloads of both singles, 'Epigenetic Triplicity' and 'Hieroglyphic,' upon reservation
Fans can pre-order the album now and receive immediate downloads of both 'Epigenetic Triplicity' and 'Hieroglyphic.'
Writer(s): Lars Ulrich, James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett
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