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Bad Omens

Bad Omens · 2016

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore

An explosive blend of metalcore aggression and melodic sensibilities, weaving raw emotion into every riff.

Why this album works

'Bad Omens' garnered significant attention upon release, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. The album's blend of heavy instrumentation and emotional lyrics resonated with listeners, contributing to the band's rise in the metalcore genre and influencing subsequent acts in the scene.
Best for
steady intensity with emotional depth explosive moments of cathartic release compelling narrative through gradual build
Context
Released on August 19, 2016, 'Bad Omens' is the debut album from the band after forming in 2015. At this point in their career, they were establishing their sound and identity within the alternative metal scene, following a series of successful EPs that built anticipation among fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· Tom Morello· Carajo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Glass Houses Standout 4:00
  • 2 Exit Wounds Standout 3:26
  • 3 The Worst in Me Standout 3:49
  • 4 Feral 4:05
  • 5 Enough, Enough Now 4:05
  • 6 Malice 3:00
  • 7 Hedonist 2:07
  • 8 Broken Youth 3:14
  • 9 Crawl 4:07
  • 10 The Letdown 4:06
  • 11 Reprise (The Sound of the End) 3:21
  • 12 The Fountain 3:59

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