Disciples of Babylon

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.[1]

Disciples of Babylon
Disciples of Babylon in 2016
Disciples of Babylon in 2016
Background information
OriginHollywood, California
GenresHard rock
Alternative rock
Progressive rock
LabelsSymbiotic Records
MembersEric Knight
Ramon Blanco
Gui Bodi
Chris Toeller

History

2012–2015: Formation and Welcome to Babylon

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

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

Disciples of Babylon released "Liberty", their first song in three years, on October 30, 2020.[15]

Discography

Albums
  • The Rise and Fall of Babylon (2017)
  • Welcome to Babylon (2015)

Singles
  • "Liberty"
  • "Without You"
  • "Karma"

References
  1. Mart, Matt (2020-11-11). "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Fighting for LIBERTY!!". Uncivil Revolt. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  2. "Disciples of Babylon". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  3. "New single: Liberty by Disciples Of Babylon. Out Now". Andy's Music Corner (in Dutch). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  4. "Freedom From The Mainstream: Hit Sophomore EP From California Quartet Feeds The Masses". Total Order. Vol. 13. 5 October 2017.
  5. "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON - The Pursuit of Musical Domination". Screamer Magazine. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  6. Petro, Larry (August 10, 2017). "KNAC.COM - News - LA's DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Reveal New Album Details". www.knac.com. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  7. Fitzpatrick, Marlena (2016-04-27). "Disciples of Babylon: A Global Band of Latino Rockers". Latino Rebels. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  8. Wilson, Joanna (2016-06-05). "New Video – Disciples of Babylon, High Fighter, Cairo Son, Shadow Dream, Hacktivist, & I Am Noah". Loud-Stuff. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  9. EclecticMusicLover (2016-01-10). "EP Review: Disciples of Babylon – "Welcome to Babylon"". ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  10. "La canción del día: "Without You" de Disciples of Babylon (estreno)". Rock and Roll Army (in Spanish). 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  11. Amador, Valery (2018-08-10). "Bassist Gui Bodi News… Disciples of Babylon Release New Video". Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  12. "Disciples of Babylon Albums :: NoiseTrade :: Paste Magazine". www.pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  13. Lenthall, Madz (2017-10-06). "Disciples Of Babylon, The Rise And Fall Of Babylon - Review". XS ROCK. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  14. EclecticMusicLover (2017-10-07). "DISCIPLES OF BABYLON release new album "The Rise and Fall of Babylon" with a concert at the Viper Room". ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  15. "KNAC.COM - News - DISCIPLES OF BABYLON Return With First New Music I". knac.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
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