Warren Jones (Guitar) “Death by design was a very smooth and enjoyable song to record. Playing it live is even better. Even though Death By Design is so enjoyable, it has a darker meaning of we were designed to behave a certain way in society and contribute to a system that has crushed our dreams and aspirations. Death By Design’s intentions is to give some hope, that those seeking to make a difference in their lives don’t stand alone.”

Daniel Philogene (Drums) “Death By Design has been a great song to work on as it’s our first recorded song as the new band line-up. It feels as it’s shaped Truth Decayed into a more solid direction of where the music is going. It’s a very groovy and powerful song with super memorable vocals. Having used live performances to test the waters with new material, Death by design has only had very positive feedback from our audience.”

Renz Kruger (Bass) “For me as the newest member of Truth Decayed, the recording process for Death By Design was extremely smooth and very enjoyable. Death By Design has got some brutal guitar riffs and some slick solo parts along with some smooth and groovy bass lines that blends in well with some dynamic drumming elements and not to mention, powerful and deep lyrics. Mix that all up together in a big pot and you get … Death By Design. Playing Death By Design live especially is even more enjoyable as the vibe and energy with the crowd participation is powerful and extremely fulfilling.”

Ryno Theron (Vocals & Guitar) “I feel Death By Design captures the sound of Truth Decayed’s most solid and cohesive lineup to date. It has become somewhat of an anthem at live shows, and the crowd’s reaction really makes us feel it was a step in the right direction.”

Collaborator Asher Locketz reviews the single and awards it 5 out of 6 stars, with the following comment

Durban-based Thrash berserkers Truth Decayed return with their highly anticipated single ‘Death By Design’, a punishing pipe bomb of a track that spews forth its vitriol with unbridled ferocity. Taken from their upcoming follow-up to last year’s electrifying ‘Faded Visions I’, this tightly wound piece of sonic weaponry is as technically executed as it is feral.

Featuring Warren Jones on Guitar, Daniel Philogene on Drums, Renz Kruger on Bass and Ryno Theron on Guitar & Vocals, Truth Decayed are steeped in the Thrash lore of old; think Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Slayer and Exodus. ‘Death By Design’ is a taut, short, sharp shock to the system. Beginning with a staccato display of double kick bludgeon and tremendous tremolo riffing, this scalding statement on societal conditioning and the corrosion thereof is a veritable punch to the gut and brain. The caustic vocals of Ryno Theron govern the proceedings whilst a maelstrom of bone crunching riffs, crushing drumming and bass detonations propel “Death By Design” forward with sheer aggression.

Experience the skin shredding solo that weaves its way through the latter half of this track and weep in awe at the magnitude of the musicianship that mauls your soul. Mastered by Kris Xenopoulos of Vulvodynia fame, this vicious track is given the type of clarity deserving of such a savage statement. Get ready to bang your head!

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