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Bad Omens

Bad Omens turned modern metalcore into something sleeker, darker and more cinematic, blending breakdowns, electronic production, industrial textures and pop-level hooks into one of heavy music’s fastest-rising modern identities.

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Formed
2015
Origin
Richmond, USA
Albums
3
Genre
Metalcore
Latest Album
The Death of Peace of Mind
Background

About Bad Omens

Bad Omens formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2015, led by vocalist, producer and songwriter Noah Sebastian. From the beginning, the band stood out for how carefully controlled the atmosphere felt: heavy songs were wrapped in glossy production, huge vocal hooks and a sense of cinematic darkness that made them feel more polished than many metalcore newcomers.

Their self-titled debut arrived in 2016 and immediately placed them in the modern metalcore conversation. Songs like Glass Houses and The Worst in Me showed the basic Bad Omens formula early: heavy low-end, sharp melodic choruses and Noah Sebastian’s ability to move from controlled clean singing into harsh, explosive screams. The follow-up, Finding God Before God Finds Me, expanded the emotional and atmospheric side of the band with tracks such as Careful What You Wish For, Limits and Dethrone.

The real breakthrough came with The Death of Peace of Mind. Released in 2022, it pushed Bad Omens beyond straightforward metalcore into a darker mix of alternative metal, industrial pop, electronic production and R&B-influenced vocal writing. Just Pretend became their defining crossover moment, helped by viral attention and radio success, while songs like Like a Villain, Nowhere to Go and the title track proved the album had depth beyond one hit.

Since that breakthrough, Bad Omens have leaned further into world building. Concrete Jungle [The OST] expanded the universe around the band with remixes, collaborations and soundtrack pieces connected to their comic-book project. It is not a fourth studio album, but it shows how Bad Omens are thinking beyond normal album cycles: sound, visuals, story and live production all working together as one darker, more immersive identity.

Ranked

Top 10 Bad Omens Songs

Ranked by songwriting craft, fan legacy, live impact and how well each track represents a key Bad Omens era.

01
Just Pretend
The Death of Peace of Mind
Just Pretend is the song that turned Bad Omens from rising metalcore band into one of modern heavy music’s biggest crossover stories. It barely behaves like a typical metalcore single: the weight is emotional first, heavy second, with Noah Sebastian’s vocal melody carrying the whole track. Its viral success makes sense because it feels intimate, dramatic and massive all at once.
2022
02
The Death of Peace of Mind
The Death of Peace of Mind
The title track is the clearest statement of the band’s modern identity. It blends electronic pulse, sensual tension, alternative-metal darkness and a final explosion of heaviness into something that feels both stylish and unstable. If Just Pretend is the gateway, this is the blueprint.
2021
03
Dethrone
Finding God Before God Finds Me
Dethrone is Bad Omens at their most brutally direct. The track strips away much of the glossy atmosphere and goes straight for impact, with crushing riffs, venomous vocals and one of the band’s most violent live moments. It remains the go-to answer for anyone who thinks Bad Omens are only a melodic band.
2019
04
Like a Villain
The Death of Peace of Mind
Like a Villain balances the band’s pop instincts with a darker, more aggressive edge. The chorus is one of Noah Sebastian’s strongest hooks, while the production keeps everything sharp and claustrophobic. It is a perfect example of how Bad Omens can sound radio-ready without feeling soft.
2022
05
Nowhere to Go
The Death of Peace of Mind
One of the most immediate tracks on The Death of Peace of Mind. Nowhere to Go has a clean, driving structure that makes it perfect for live sets, but the production details keep it from sounding generic. It captures the album’s mix of tension, melody and modern heaviness.
2022
06
Artificial Suicide
The Death of Peace of Mind
Artificial Suicide is the album’s harshest industrial-metal blast. It sounds mechanical, hostile and deliberately abrasive, giving the record a necessary moment of full aggression. The song also shows how much Bad Omens understand contrast: the heavier moments hit harder because the album around them is so sleek.
2022
07
Limits
Finding God Before God Finds Me
Limits is one of the best bridges between early Bad Omens and the more melodic direction that followed. It has a huge chorus, a clean emotional hook and enough weight to keep it firmly inside the metalcore world. It remains one of the band’s most accessible pre-breakthrough songs.
2019
08
V.A.N.
Concrete Jungle [The OST]
Featuring Poppy, V.A.N. is one of the most important tracks from the band’s soundtrack era. It leans into electronic menace, artificial-intelligence horror and a more industrial edge. It is not a traditional Bad Omens song, but it is a strong example of the world-building direction they have embraced.
2024
09
The Worst in Me
Bad Omens
One of the most important early Bad Omens songs. The Worst in Me shows the band’s original melodic metalcore identity before the electronic and alternative influences became dominant. The chorus still lands, and it remains a useful snapshot of the band before their later reinvention.
2016
10
Careful What You Wish For
Finding God Before God Finds Me
A slower, more atmospheric song that showed Bad Omens were never just chasing breakdowns. Careful What You Wish For gives Noah Sebastian space to carry the mood with restraint, making it one of the strongest emotional moments from the band’s second album.
2019

For the full ranking see the best Bad Omens songs guide.

Discography

Bad Omens Albums: Where to Start

Key albums and releases with honest notes on who each one is for.

2016
Bad Omens
Start here if: you want the early metalcore sound
The debut album is the most straightforward metalcore Bad Omens release. The Worst in Me, Glass Houses and Exit Wounds show the band’s early identity: melodic, heavy and polished, but not yet as experimental as they would become.
2019
Finding God Before God Finds Me
Start here if: you want the transition era
The second album expands the band’s range with stronger hooks, more atmosphere and heavier extremes. Dethrone, Limits and Careful What You Wish For make it the best bridge between the debut and the breakthrough record.
2022
The Death of Peace of Mind
⭐ Best starting point overall
The essential Bad Omens album. Just Pretend, The Death of Peace of Mind, Like a Villain, Nowhere to Go and Artificial Suicide capture the band’s modern blend of metalcore, electronic production, pop hooks and industrial darkness.
2024
Concrete Jungle [The OST]
Start here if: you want the expanded universe
Not a main studio album, but an important companion release. It includes collaborations, remixes and soundtrack material tied to the Concrete Jungle graphic-novel world. V.A.N., The Drain and Anything > Human show the band’s more electronic and collaborative side.
History

Bad Omens: Key Moments

2015
Formation in Richmond
Bad Omens form in Richmond, Virginia, with Noah Sebastian at the creative centre. The project quickly develops a polished modern metalcore identity built around heavy riffs, clean hooks and carefully shaped atmosphere.
2016
Self-titled debut arrives
Bad Omens introduces the band to the metalcore scene. The Worst in Me and Glass Houses become early fan favourites and establish Noah Sebastian’s mix of clean vocals and harsh screams.
2019
Finding God Before God Finds Me expands the sound
The second album gives Bad Omens a wider emotional range. Dethrone pushes the band’s heavy side further, while Limits and Careful What You Wish For point toward a more melodic and atmospheric future.
2021
The Death of Peace of Mind era begins
The title track The Death of Peace of Mind signals a major shift in the band’s identity, blending alternative metal, electronic production, industrial atmosphere and darker pop writing.
2022
Breakthrough album changes everything
The Death of Peace of Mind becomes Bad Omens’ defining album. It expands their audience far beyond the metalcore scene and gives them a sound that can work on streaming, radio, festivals and heavy live stages.
2023
Just Pretend becomes a crossover hit
Just Pretend grows into the band’s biggest song, helped by viral attention and radio success. It changes the scale of the band’s audience and becomes the song many new fans hear first.
2024
Concrete Jungle [The OST]
Bad Omens release Concrete Jungle [The OST], a soundtrack-style companion project connected to their graphic novel world. It includes collaborations with artists such as Poppy, HEALTH, SWARM and ERRA.
2025
Arena-level live ambitions
Bad Omens continue growing into one of modern heavy music’s most talked-about live bands, with increasingly cinematic staging, electronic-heavy production and a setlist that reaches beyond traditional metalcore audiences.
Test Yourself

Bad Omens Trivia Quiz

Five questions — how many can you get right?

Where to Start

Best Bad Omens Songs by Listening Mood

Not sure where to begin? Use this as your entry point.

First song ever
Just Pretend
Heaviest track
Dethrone
Darkest atmosphere
The Death of Peace of Mind
Best live hook
Like a Villain
Industrial side
Artificial Suicide
Early era
The Worst in Me
Collaborative era
V.A.N.
Emotional slow burn
Careful What You Wish For
Questions

Bad Omens FAQs

When did Bad Omens form?
Bad Omens formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2015. The band quickly developed a modern metalcore sound built around heavy riffs, dark atmosphere, clean hooks and Noah Sebastian’s distinctive vocals.
Who are the current members of Bad Omens?
The current members are Noah Sebastian on vocals, programming and production, Joakim Karlsson on guitar, Nicholas Ruffilo on bass and Nick Folio on drums.
What is Bad Omens' most famous song?
Just Pretend is Bad Omens’ most famous song and their biggest crossover hit. The Death of Peace of Mind, Dethrone, Like a Villain and Nowhere to Go are also among their best-known tracks.
What is the best Bad Omens album to start with?
The Death of Peace of Mind is the best starting point for most listeners because it captures the band’s modern mix of metalcore, alternative metal, electronic production, industrial textures and huge melodic hooks.
Is Concrete Jungle [The OST] a Bad Omens album?
Concrete Jungle [The OST] is a soundtrack and companion project connected to the band’s graphic-novel world. It is an important release, but it is not usually treated as the band’s fourth main studio album.
What is Bad Omens' latest studio album?
Bad Omens’ latest studio album is The Death of Peace of Mind. Concrete Jungle [The OST] followed as a soundtrack-style release with collaborations and remixes.
Can I play a metal guessing game with Bad Omens tracks?
Yes — RockHeardle includes Bad Omens tracks. You can also try Metal Heardle for heavier songs.