Actor from Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead collaborates with Bad Omens on two bizarre, spooky teaser videos, leaving fans in a frenzy
Bad Omens have recently unveiled their new single, "Specter," marking their first new music since the release of their 2022 album The Death of Peace and Mind. Although the band has not confirmed whether "Specter" is the lead single for an upcoming fourth album, the release and associated teasers strongly suggest it is part of a new chapter for the band.
The single is a testament to Bad Omens' signature style, featuring dark, atmospheric, and cinematic music with heavy, emotive elements. The lyrics, such as "Oh I’m changing, and I feel more like a ghost" and "Do you feel love? I know I don’t with no one to hold," echo themes of loss, inner turmoil, and isolation that have become synonymous with the band's work.
The music video for "Specter," co-directed by vocalist Noah Sebastian and featuring actor Ryan Hurst, further emphasizes the single's haunting, unsettling visual style. The video centers around Hurst's character speaking to a child hidden under a white bedsheet with cut-out eyeholes, adding to the mystery surrounding the announcement.
In an interview with Metal Hammer in February 2024, Sebastian hinted at the direction Bad Omens' new music might take, stating he would like to create art that reflects his eclectic musical interests and darker aspects of life. He also admitted that he finds it hard to imagine himself playing heavy, core-based music in his late 30s, suggesting that the new music may explore subgenres beyond metal or EDM.
Bad Omens have been actively touring and headlining major festivals in 2025, indicating a significant promotional push around this new phase of their music. The anticipation for new music from Bad Omens has been growing since photos posted on their social media accounts last September, and the recent release of "Specter" has only increased excitement among fans.
While the nature of the announcement is yet to be revealed, it is clear that Bad Omens are set to deliver a conceptually deep and sonically rich record that builds on their established metalcore foundation with cinematic and emotional creativity. Stay tuned for more updates as we await the band's official announcement tomorrow.
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- Bad Omens' latest release, "Specter," showcases their trademark style in music that is dark, cinematic, and emotionally charged.
- The band's new single, "Specter," is a haunting exploration of loss, inner turmoil, and isolation, emblematic of Bad Omens' thematic narrative.
- In the music video for "Specter," co-directed by vocalist Noah Sebastian, actor Ryan Hurst adds to the single's eerie, unsettling visual style.
- There's a hint of diversification in Bad Omens' upcoming music, as vocalist Noah Sebastian revealed he wants to create art that encompasses his wider musical interests and explores the darker aspects of life.
- With their current touring and festival appearances in 2025, Bad Omens are gearing up for a significant promotional push around their new music.
- Amidst the buzz of photos posted on Bad Omens' social media accounts in September 2022 and the recent release of "Specter," fans eagerly await official confirmation of the band's upcoming album.
