The night at Piraeus Academy Club was a journey back to the glory days of glam metal, with a local dose of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll attitude courtesy of Wild Machine, and the long-awaited first-ever Greek appearance of American hard rockers Babylon A.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The evening kicked off with Athens\u2019 own Wild Machine<\/strong>, who stormed the stage with a sound that blended the sleaze and swagger of AC\/DC<\/strong> with the glam hooks of Britny Fox<\/strong>. Dressed head-to-toe in glittering glam costumes, the band looked like they had time-traveled straight from the Sunset Strip circa 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their frontman proved to be a charismatic showman, alternating between theatrical gestures and humorous banter, while the rhythm section drove the music with a pounding groove that made the small but passionate crowd feel like they were at a packed arena. The absolute highlight was a cover of \u201cFox on the Run\u201d<\/strong>, which had everyone singing along. Their set was short but effective, setting the perfect mood for what was to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Babylon A.D.<\/strong> finally hit the stage, the club lit up with excitement. Although the venue wasn\u2019t completely full, the atmosphere was electric, with fans dressed in leather, spandex, and vintage glam metal shirts \u2013 as if a slice of the late 1980s MTV era had been resurrected in Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singer Derek Davis<\/strong> commanded the stage with boundless energy \u2013 twirling, high-kicking, donning hats, and engaging the crowd with every move. The band looked in top shape, delivering their classic hits with both precision and passion. Davis repeatedly thanked the audience for welcoming Babylon A.D. to \u201cthe land of democracy,\u201d clearly enjoying this historic first show in Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sound-wise, there were a few moments where the mix felt a bit muddy, with clashing frequencies in the guitars and vocals, but the raw enthusiasm of both band and fans made up for it. The crowd erupted during classics like \u201cBang Go the Bells\u201d<\/strong>, \u201cBack in Babylon\u201d<\/strong>, and especially \u201cThe Kid Goes Wild\u201d<\/strong>, forever remembered from the Robocop 2<\/em> soundtrack. For a moment, it truly felt like being transported back to the golden age of glam metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The band also showcased material from their recent albums, Rome Wasn\u2019t Built in a Day<\/em> (2024) and When the World Stops<\/em> (2025). While fewer in the audience seemed familiar with the new songs, they were well-received and proved that Babylon A.D. still have plenty of fire left in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the time the set closed, everyone in attendance left with smiles, sweat, and that nostalgic buzz of having witnessed a piece of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll history. Babylon A.D.\u2019s first Greek show was a heartfelt night where band and fans connected on pure love for the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBabylon A.D.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n