A Star from Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead collaborates with Bad Omens for two enigmatic, eerie promotional videos, leaving fans in a state of frenzy
Bad Omens, the American metalcore band known for their signature sound and captivating performances, have announced the release of a new single titled "Specter". This marks the band's first new music since their 2022 album The Death of Peace of Mind and its 2024 deluxe edition.
The announcement came on August 8, 2025, accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by frontman Noah Sebastian and collaborator Nico. The video, which explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the supernatural, features actor Ryan Hurst, known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead.
The teaser videos posted by Bad Omens ahead of the announcement on August 8 had created tension and anticipation among fans, with the band's frontman, Sebastian, hinting at the direction their new music might take. In these videos, Hurst's character attempts to engage a child hiding under a white bedsheet with cut-out eyeholes, but receives limited responses.
The new single is expected to showcase Bad Omens' evolving sound, combining delicate atmospheric elements with passionate, hard-hitting choruses and otherworldly electronic flourishes that add dynamic layers to the song. This suggests a continuation of their signature metalcore style with innovative musical directions.
Sebastian has emphasized that this does not imply that Bad Omens will release a bubblegum pop record. He stated that he doesn't think people think that because it's a metalhead thing to label anything catchy or polished as pop.
The band’s return builds on their significant prior success, including a gold-certified album and multiple high-streaming singles. Fans can expect more Bad Omens news in the near future, as the anticipation for new music continues to grow.
In September 2024, photos posted on Bad Omens' social media accounts revealed that they were at work in a recording studio. During an appearance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the frontman mentioned being tired from working on albums.
The child in the videos, who corrects Hurst's character that the costume is not a costume, has not been identified. However, the mysterious nature of the videos and the upcoming release of "Specter" have fans eagerly awaiting more information about Bad Omens' new music and visuals.
[1] Metal Hammer (2024). Bad Omens: The Metal Hammer Interview. [online] Available at: https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/features/bad-omens-the-metal-hammer-interview-20240201
[2] Metal Injection (2022). Bad Omens' 'The Death of Peace of Mind' Album Review. [online] Available at: https://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/bad-omens-the-death-of-peace-of-mind-album-review
[3] Alternative Press (2025). Bad Omens Announce New Single "Specter" and Share Cinematic Music Video. [online] Available at: https://www.altpress.com/news/bad-omens-announce-new-single-specter-and-share-cinematic-music-video/
[4] Loudwire (2024). Bad Omens' Noah Sebastian Discusses Their Musical Evolution and New Music. [online] Available at: https://loudwire.com/bad-omens-noah-sebastian-discusses-their-musical-evolution-and-new-music/
[5] Bad Omens Official Website (2025). Specter. [online] Available at: https://www.badomensofficial.com/specter
- The American metalcore band, Bad Omens, renowned for their captivating performances and signature sound, is set to release a new single titled "Specter" on an unspecified date.
- This upcoming single marks Bad Omens' first new music since their 2022 album, The Death of Peace of Mind, and its 2024 deluxe edition.
- The announcement, accompanied by a cinematic music video, was made on August 8, 2025, featuring actor Ryan Hurst and directed by Bad Omens' frontman, Noah Sebastian, and collaborator Nico.
- Teaser videos posted before the announcement hinted at a possible evolution in Bad Omens' sound, combining delicate atmospheric elements, passionate choruses, and otherworldly electronic flourishes.
- In a Metal Injection interview, Sebastian clarified that this does not mean the band will release a bubblegum pop record, emphasizing that anything catchy or polished is not automatically pop.
- Fans can anticipate further news from Bad Omens, as they continue to work on new music, as suggested by photos from a recording studio in September 2024 and Sebastian’s mention of album work during a Summerfest appearance.
