Bad Omens

Bad Omens formed in Richmond, Virginia and spent several years building a following through touring and a debut album (2016) and sophomore record Finding God Before God Finds Me (2019) that established their melodic, hook-driven approach to metalcore before The Death of Peace of Mind (2022) elevated them to a different level entirely. The album's combination of heavy guitar work and accessible, emotionally direct songwriting — led by vocalist Noah Sebastian, whose clean vocal ability matches his screaming — produced the single "Just Pretend," which became one of the most-played rock songs on streaming platforms in 2022 and introduced Bad Omens to audiences who had never engaged with metalcore as a genre.

What makes Bad Omens notable beyond the commercial success is their genuine range: they can write a song that functions as a radio hit and another that functions as a genuine heavy music statement, and neither feels like a compromise. Their live shows have scaled with their success — from club venues to theater runs to festival main stages — and the band's ability to deliver their music at every scale has made each step up feel natural. Their 2026 touring activity makes them one of the most in-demand acts in modern heavy music.