Hard rock veterans, Babylon A.D., have dropped their new single, “Power Of Music,” taken from the band’s sixth studio album, When The World Stops, released September 3, 2025 through Kivel Records and Apocalypse Records.
Written by vocalist/songwriter Derek Davis, the single serves as a tribute to the artists and genres that shaped him coming up – from the soul of Motown and early blues pioneers to the classic rock and arena bands that defined his generation. Musically, the track hits the gas with a high-energy melodic punch that sits comfortably alongside the band’s established hard rock grit.
The accompanying music video intercuts live shots of the band with archival performance footage from influential artists across decades, underscoring the song’s message and title.
Formed in 1987 in the San Francisco Bay Area and originally known as The Persuaders, Babylon A.D. signed to Arista Records under Clive Davis after a Los Angeles showcase. Their 1990 self-titled debut reached gold status and delivered MTV-era staples including “Bang Go The Bells” and “The Kid Goes Wild,” the latter appearing in the trailer for RoboCop 2 .
Following their 2024 album Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day , the band returned to steady touring throughout the US, UK, and Greece, backing a renewed period of momentum for the long-running Bay Area outfit.
Purchase the When The World Stops CD here, stream the album here.
When The World Stops tracklisting:
“When The World Stops”
“Come On Let’s Roll”
“Don’t Ask Qustions”
“Love Is Cruel”
“Toxic Baby”
“I Don’t Beleive In You”
“Power Of Music”
“Torn”
“The Damage Is Done”
“Oh Suki”
“Sadness Madness”
“Love Is Cruel” lyric video:
“When The World Stops” video:
Babylon A.D. is:
Derek Davis – Vox – Guitar – Keyboards
Ron Freschi – Guitar – B Vox
John Mathews – Guitar
Dylan Soto – Drums – Acoustic Guitar on “The Damage Is Done”
Craig Pepe – Bass – B Vox
Special Guest: Julie Pacheco – Piano on “Love Is Cruel”
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