Specter (Bad Omens song)
2025 single by Bad Omens
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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).
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| Released | August 8, 2025 | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
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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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