Complete List Of Bad Omens Albums And Songs

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Bad Omens is an American metalcore band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 2015 and later based in Los Angeles. The current quartet consists of lead vocalist Noah Sebastian, guitarist Joakim Karlsson, bassist Nicholas Ruffilo, and drummer Nick Folio. They have released three studio albums to date, with each subsequent release showing them evolving and experimenting within and beyond the boundaries of the metalcore genre. Their third studio album, The Death of Peace of Mind, became their most commercially successful full-length release and reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and No. 11 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart.

Bad Omens has been recognized for a dynamic, polished sound that blends alternative rock, electronic, and pop, making them a versatile and evolving act in the heavy music scene. They have toured extensively, supporting acts like Asking Alexandria and Born of Osiris, and have participated in major music festivals, further establishing their presence in the metal and rock communities. The band followed its third studio album with the 2024 companion release CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST] and continued into its next chapter with the 2025 singles “Specter,” “Impose,” “Dying To Love,” and “Left For Good.”

BAD OMENS STUDIO ALBUMS

Bad Omens (2016)

Released: August 19, 2016

Bad Omens is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Bad Omens. Released on August 19, 2016, the album was recorded with producer Will Putney and showcases the band’s heavy, melodic approach to the genre, marked by intricate guitar work and atmospheric electronics. The album features Noah Sebastian on vocals, Joakim Karlsson and Nicholas Ruffilo on guitars, Vincent Riquier on bass, and Nick Folio on drums. While it did not chart on the Billboard 200, it established Bad Omens as a promising act in the metalcore scene and reached Billboard’s rock, hard rock, independent, and Heatseekers album charts.

CD Track Listings:

“Glass Houses” – 4:00
“Exit Wounds” – 3:26
“The Worst In Me” – 3:49
“F E R A L” – 4:05
“Enough, Enough Now” – 4:05
“Malice” – 3:00
“Hedonist” – 2:07
“Broken Youth” – 3:14
“Crawl” – 4:07
“The Letdown” – 4:06
“Reprise (The Sound Of The End)” – 3:21
“The Fountain” – 3:59

Finding God Before God Finds Me (2019)

Released: August 2, 2019

Finding God Before God Finds Me, released on August 2, 2019, is the second studio album by Bad Omens. The album was produced by Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson and marked the band’s first full-length release as a quartet, with Nicholas Ruffilo on bass. It explores darker, more expansive themes than their debut, blending aggressive metalcore with catchy choruses and electronic elements. The album received positive reviews for its mature songwriting and production quality and reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart while also charting on the Independent Albums and Hard Rock Albums charts.

CD Track Listings:

“Kingdom of Cards” – 4:21
“Running in Circles” – 3:56
“Careful What You Wish For” – 4:32
“The Hell I Overcame” – 3:34
“Dethrone” – 3:29
“Blood” – 3:50
“Mercy” – 5:17
“Said & Done” – 3:24
“Burning Out” – 4:25
“If I’m There” – 5:21

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:

“Never Know” – 3:33
“Limits” – 3:27
“Come Undone” – 4:21

The Death of Peace of Mind (2022)

THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND (Opaque Silver)

Released: February 25, 2022

The Death of Peace of Mind was released on February 25, 2022, and marks a significant evolution in Bad Omens’ sound, incorporating elements of alternative rock, electronic music, and pop into their established metalcore foundation. The album was written, produced, and engineered by Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson, with Zakk Cervini handling the mix and master. It was particularly noted for its experimental approach and became the band’s breakthrough full-length release, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and No. 11 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart.

CD Track Listings:

“CONCRETE JUNGLE” – 3:40
“Nowhere To Go” – 4:06
“Take Me First” – 3:19
“THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND” – 4:01
“What It Cost” – 1:43
“Like A Villain” – 3:30
“bad decisions” – 4:21
“Just Pretend” – 3:24
“The Grey” – 4:06
“Who are you?” – 3:37
“Somebody else.” – 3:56
“IDWT$” – 3:22
“What do you want from me?” – 2:55
“ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE” – 3:15
“Miracle” – 3:45

BAD OMENS EP AND LIVE RELEASES

FGBGFM (Unplugged) (2020)

Released: October 29, 2020

FGBGFM (Unplugged) presents six stripped-down versions of material connected to the Finding God Before God Finds Me era.

Track Listings:

“Never Know (Unplugged)” – 3:30
“Limits (Unplugged)” – 3:16
“Careful What You Wish For (Unplugged)” – 3:38
“Mercy (Unplugged)” – 5:00
“Burning Out (Unplugged)” – 4:07
“If I’m There (Unplugged)” – 5:09

LIVE (2021)

Released: July 22, 2021

LIVE captures seven Bad Omens songs in concert and documents the band’s live sound immediately before the The Death of Peace of Mind era.

Track Listings:

“Glass Houses (Live)” – 4:13
“The Worst In Me (Live)” – 4:22
“Never Know (Live)” – 3:31
“Careful What You Wish For (Live)” – 5:37
“Limits (Live)” – 4:00
“Dethrone (Live)” – 3:58
“Mercy (Live)” – 5:52

BAD OMENS COMPANION / SOUNDTRACK RELEASE

CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST] (2024)

Released: May 31, 2024

CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST] is an experimental companion release expanding the world of The Death of Peace of Mind. The project combines new original tracks, interludes, reimagined versions of earlier material, collaborations, and live recordings. Guest artists include Poppy, HEALTH, SWARM, Bob Vylan, Wargasm, ERRA, Thousand Below, WE ARE FURY, So Wylie, Dahlia, and Let’s Eat Grandma.