Bad Omens has made a bold return with their new track “Specter,” their first release since the excitement of 2022. After cleaning up their social media, the band built anticipation with short clips and mysterious posts. Critics labeled them as “industry plants” when they found success last year, but the truth is they’ve been making music since 2016.
While they haven’t officially announced a new album yet, fans have been buzzing about what’s next. Sharp-eyed listeners discovered a hidden message on X before the song dropped. It read, “Hello friend. If you found this message, you’ve completed the game. You don’t have to hide any longer. You must be wondering, was that all a dream?”
The music video for “Specter” features actor Ryan Hurst, known for his role in Sons of Anarchy. In the video, he interacts with a small, masked ghost, which eventually reveals its true face. The song itself tackles the criticism that Bad Omens isn’t heavy enough for their genre.
“Specter” starts off soft and takes two minutes to build up before hitting hard. The ending twists in a way that fans love, showcasing the band’s signature style. Many listeners feel it has the vibe of an album opener, sparking speculation about a new record on the way.
Looking ahead, Bad Omens has two major shows lined up. They’ll perform at Louisville’s Louder Than Life on September 20 and then at Sacramento’s Aftershock Festival on October 4. Fans are excited, and the clues they’ve left online suggest something darker is coming. It seems like there’s a bigger story waiting to unfold.
