Disciples of Babylon
Disciples of Babylon | |
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 Disciples of Babylon in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Hollywood, California |
| Genres | Hard rock Alternative rock Progressive rock |
| Labels | Symbiotic Records |
| Members | Eric Knight Ramon Blanco Gui Bodi Chris Toeller |
Disciples of Babylon is an American rock band based in Hollywood consisting of Eric Knight, Ramon Blanco, Gui Bodi, and Chris Toeller. The band was founded in 2012, and released their first EP Welcome to Babylon in 2015. Their first studio album The Rise and Fall of Babylon was released in 2017. They broke up in 2021.[1]
History
[edit]2012–2015: Formation and Welcome to Babylon
[edit]Disciples of Babylon was founded in 2012 by lead singer and guitarist Eric Knight. Knight invited guitarist Ramon Blanco to join the band after watching Blanco perform a guitar solo of Alter Bridge's "Blackbird" online.[2] Knight and Blanco began writing music together immediately, and wrote the song "Arrived" during their first writing session.[3]
Bassist Gui Bodi and drummer Chris Toeller subsequently joined the band.[4] Bodi had met Knight and Blanco at the Musicians Institute, which they all attended.[5]
Disciples of Babylon is not a religious band, although its music does include political and social commentary.[6] The band's name is a reference to America being a modern-day Babylon.[7]
Disciples of Babylon's first EP Welcome to Babylon was produced with the assistance of producer Andrés Torres. The 3-track[8] EP was released in the United States on September 5, 2015.[9]
2015–2017: The Rise and Fall of Babylon, Dew Tour 2017
[edit]In 2017, Disciples of Babylon went on tour as part of the extreme sport Dew Tour. Disciples of Babylon announced The Rise and Fall of Babylon, their first studio album. The album's lead single, "Without You", was released on July 24, 2017.[10][11]
The Rise and Fall of Babylon was released in October 2017 to generally positive reviews.[12][13] The album was premiered at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on October 6.[14]
2020–present: Upcoming album
[edit]Disciples of Babylon released "Liberty", their first song in three years, on October 30, 2020. In 2021/2022, Eric Knight posted that he would be stepping down as lead singer for the band. Since then the band has been on hiatus for an indefinite amount of time.[15]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- The Rise and Fall of Babylon (2017)
- Welcome to Babylon (2015)
Singles
[edit]- "Liberty"
- "Without You"
- "Karma"
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Mart, Matt (November 11, 2020). "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Fighting for LIBERTY!!". Uncivil Revolt. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Disciples of Babylon". Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "New single: Liberty by Disciples Of Babylon. Out Now". Andy's Music Corner (in Dutch). November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Freedom From The Mainstream: Hit Sophomore EP From California Quartet Feeds The Masses". Total Order. Vol. 13. October 5, 2017.
- ^ "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON - The Pursuit of Musical Domination". Screamer Magazine. September 30, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ Petro, Larry (August 10, 2017). "KNAC.COM - News - LA's DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Reveal New Album Details". www.knac.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Marlena (April 27, 2016). "Disciples of Babylon: A Global Band of Latino Rockers". Latino Rebels. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Joanna (June 5, 2016). "New Video – Disciples of Babylon, High Fighter, Cairo Son, Shadow Dream, Hacktivist, & I Am Noah". Loud-Stuff. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ EclecticMusicLover (January 10, 2016). "EP Review: Disciples of Babylon – "Welcome to Babylon"". ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "La canción del día: "Without You" de Disciples of Babylon (estreno)". Rock and Roll Army (in Spanish). January 9, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ Amador, Valery (August 10, 2018). "Bassist Gui Bodi News… Disciples of Babylon Release New Video". Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Disciples of Babylon Albums :: NoiseTrade :: Paste Magazine". www.pastemagazine.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ Lenthall, Madz (October 6, 2017). "Disciples Of Babylon, The Rise And Fall Of Babylon - Review". XS ROCK. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ EclecticMusicLover (October 7, 2017). "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON release new album "The Rise and Fall of Babylon" with a concert at the Viper Room". ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "KNAC.COM - News - DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Return With First New Music I". knac.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.