Specter (Bad Omens song)
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| Single by Bad Omens | ||||
| Released | August 8, 2025 | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
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"Specter" is a single by American heavy metal band Bad Omens, released in August 2025 through Sumerian Records. It marks the band's first solo release since their 2022 album The Death of Peace of Mind and the companion EP Concrete Jungle (The OST) (2024).
Background and release
Prior to release, the band teased "Specter" with cryptic social media posts featuring the phrase "goodbye, friend" and surreal visuals, including a child in a ghost costume interacting with actor Ryan Hurst.[1]
Music video
The music video was directed by Noah Sebastian and Nico.[2]
Live performances
The song debuted live on September 20, 2025 at Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky.[3]
Composition
Wall of Sound described the song as continuing the band's "signature synth x rock guitar combo".[4]
Reception
Blabbermouth stated the song "builds into a passionate, hard-hitting chorus, complete with ominous, otherworldly electronic flourishes that provide dynamic layers to the song".[5]
Personnel
Bad Omens
- Noah Sebastian – vocals, songwriter, producer, director
- Joakim Karlsson – guitars, songwriter
- Nicholas Ruffilo - bass
- Nick Folio - drums
Production and design
- Michael Taylor – songwriter, producer
- Matt Dierkes – engineering
- Alex Prieto and Matt Dierkes - drum engineering
- Zakk Cervini – mixing and mastering
Accolades
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result |
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| 2025 | Nik Nocturnal Awards | Feels Are Reals | Pending |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ "Watch Bad Omens' atmospheric, arty video for emotional new single Specter". Louder Sound. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Bad Omens release haunting new single 'Specter'". Rock Sound. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (September 22, 2025). "See Bad Omens give "Specter" and "Impose" live debuts". Revolver. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Paul (August 9, 2025). "Bad Omens Tantalise with Alluring New Single 'Specter'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Omens return with new single 'Specter'". Blabbermouth. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 18 August 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1850. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 18, 2025. p. 9.
- ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 15/8/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart on 15/8/2025 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart on 15/8/2025 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Omens Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Omens Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Omens Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Bad Omens Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Hot Hard Rock Songs (2025)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2025.