Bad Omens has become one of the most prominent modern metal bands of its generation by combining metalcore intensity, electronic production, atmospheric textures, and emotionally charged songwriting. This complete guide looks at every current and former Bad Omens member and the role each musician played in shaping the band’s evolving sound.
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Bad Omens is an American metal band formed in 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. The group developed a sound that blends metalcore, alternative metal, post-hardcore, electronic music, and atmospheric production. Bad Omens released its self-titled debut album in 2016, followed by Finding God Before God Finds Me in 2019 and The Death of Peace of Mind in 2022. The band’s current lineup consists of Noah Sebastian, Nicholas Ruffilo, Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson, and Nick Folio, while former bassist Vincent Riquier was part of the original lineup.
Noah Sebastian
Noah Sebastian is the lead vocalist, programmer, producer, and one of the founding members of Bad Omens. His vocal range, songwriting, and production work have become defining elements of the band’s sound. Sebastian has appeared on all of the group’s major releases and has helped guide Bad Omens through its evolution from a metalcore band into a broader alternative-metal act that incorporates electronic and atmospheric elements.
Nicholas Ruffilo
Nicholas Ruffilo is a founding member of Bad Omens who originally performed guitar before moving to bass in 2018. He also provides backing vocals and contributes to the band’s electronic and atmospheric textures. Ruffilo’s versatility has played an important role in the group’s changing sound, particularly as Bad Omens expanded beyond its early metalcore foundation.
Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson
Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson plays lead guitar, rhythm guitar, programming, and backing vocals for Bad Omens. He joined during the band’s formative period and has been central to the guitar-driven and electronic sides of the group’s music. Karlsson’s melodic guitar work, heavy riffs, and production contributions are major components of the band’s sound.
Nick Folio
Nick Folio is the drummer and percussionist for Bad Omens and has been with the band since its early years. His dynamic playing moves between aggressive metalcore rhythms, precise grooves, and more restrained atmospheric passages. Folio has performed on all of the band’s studio albums and remains an essential part of its live and recorded sound.
Vincent Riquier
Vincent Riquier was a founding member and the original bassist of Bad Omens. He performed with the band from 2015 through 2018 and contributed bass and backing vocals during its early period, including the first two studio albums. His work helped establish the heavy foundation and identity of Bad Omens before his departure.
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Updated July 11, 2026
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