{"id":28254,"date":"2025-08-31T01:14:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T01:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=28254"},"modified":"2025-08-31T01:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T01:28:15","slug":"babylon-a-d-when-the-world-stops-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/babylon-a-d-when-the-world-stops-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"BABYLON A.D.\u00a0– When The World Stops Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Interview with Derek Davis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. “When The World Stops”: Derek, you called it an ‘apocalyptic love story.’ Can you tell us more about the inspiration behind this track and how the visual concept came to life for the video?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>

    It is an apocalyptic love story about two young lovers facing the end of the world, it\u2019s how I imagine the last days to come.<\/em>

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  2. Your new album, WHEN THE WORLD STOPS, is the first release with Kivel Records, how has working with this label shaped or supported the album\u2019s creative direction?   <\/strong>

    So far the Record Company has been very supportive and making all the right moves.<\/em>

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  3. You\u2019ve worked with guest musicians like Julie Pacheco on \u201cLove Is Cruel.\u201d What led to that collaboration, and how did her piano contribution shape the final mood of the track?   <\/strong>

    Yes Julie is an emence talent and helped shape the sound and melody of the song. She was married to our bass player Eric Pacheco so I have known her a very long time.<\/em>

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  4. The album closes with \u201cSadness Madness,\u201d a title that suggests some heavy themes. How important is it for you to explore vulnerability and darkness in your songwriting today compared to your earlier records?  <\/strong> 

    I\u2019m always trying to write lyrics that touches a persons soul. I like writing very cinematic and dark melodies.<\/em>

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  5. You\u2019ve always had a knack for writing songs that hit hard but stay melodic. Has the band\u2019s songwriting chemistry changed with the addition of Craig Pepe and Dylan Soto?   <\/em><\/strong>

    The song writing process has not changed just gotten better with 2 extra guys collaborating<\/em>.

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  6. You\u2019ve toured all over, but this is your first time performing in Athens, Greece. What are your expectations for the show at Piraeus Club Academy on September 20th?  <\/strong> 

    We are very excited to be playing this show after we do the U.K. Its a perfect ending for a great tour.<\/em>

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  7. Looking ahead, are there plans to document the upcoming European tour, maybe with a live album or tour film? Fans would love to see a raw snapshot of Babylon A.D. in 2025.   <\/strong>

    Yes we are planning on shooting a lot of footage at all our shows to document and hopefully use in the future.<\/em>

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  8. Your fans in Europe have been loyal for decades. How does the energy of a European audience compare to shows back home in the U.S.? <\/strong>

    The intensity of the fans in the U.K is a much higher level then in the states.. It’s so great playing for people that love HARD ROCK.<\/em>

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  9. From your debut album in 1990 to 2025\u2019s When the World Stops<\/em>, Babylon A.D. has survived multiple decades, lineup changes, and shifts in the music industry. What\u2019s been the driving force behind the band\u2019s longevity?   <\/strong>

    We just keep moving forward there really is no secret to it , We just do what we love to do, Record and perform.<\/em>

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  10. You were signed by Clive Davis himself in the late ’80s, a music industry legend. What do you remember most vividly about that moment, and how did it shape your path forward as a band?  <\/strong> 

    It really was a surreal moment , Clive signed us on the spot at a showcase in Hollywood and it was mind blowing.. He gave us a lot of attention and worked with us to be better musicians.<\/em>

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  11. Babylon A.D. has seen fans grow with you across generations. Do you feel a responsibility to carry a certain torch for classic hard rock, especially now that so much of the genre\u2019s golden era is behind us?   <\/strong>

    We’re here to do what we do best and that’s is entertain and rock the stage as hard as we can, all the other stuff does not matter to us. .<\/em>

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  12. How does it feel looking back at albums like Nothing Sacred<\/em> or American Blitzkrieg<\/em> now that you’re five studio records deep? Are there tracks or moments you think were overlooked at the time but stand out now.  <\/strong>  

    I do think the album American Blitzkrieg is our most experimental and diverse album and wish more people gave it a listen but we are now at \u201cWHEN THER WORLD STOPS\u201d and this album, I feel is the best album we have ever done.<\/em>


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