Derek Davis is channeling his creative energy into something all his own. Fresh off the back-to-back Babylon A.D. albums ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ and ‘When The World Stops,’ the frontman has released an explosive new solo single, “Running Man,” out now via Apocalypse Records.
The funk-driven, hard-hitting rock/metal track delivers the angst and vocal punch Davis is known for. Lyrically and musically, it speaks to the frustration and passion of the forgotten man in a fast-changing world, with the AI evolution and political divide that shape our lives explored through Davis’s cinematic storytelling.
It’s a rock anthem at its core, built on an uptempo, fist-pounding, funkified bass line and searing guitar riffs where the hooks never stop. Davis’s blend of hard rock, old-school R&B, and funk is awe-inspiring and leaves you wanting more. Even more impressive, he played every instrument, mixed and produced the track, and edited and created the accompanying video himself, proving once again that he’s a true visionary force.
Davis has packed serious mileage into his career, with six studio albums, three live albums, and two EPs alongside Babylon A.D., plus solo records including ‘Revolt,’ ‘Revolutionary Soul,’ and ‘Resonator Blues.’ He’s amassed a catalogue of more than 200 original compositions and toured the United States, UK, and Greece. “Running Man” is the first taste of his next solo effort, another soul-inspired funk-rock album set for release in the fall.