Bad Omens in Austin

About Bad Omens

Bad Omens formed in 2015 and built their following the hard way—through relentless touring and releasing music independently before signing to Sumerian Records. The LA metalcore band, fronted by Noah Sebastian, made noise with their self-titled debut and really solidified things with Finding God Before God Finds You, an album that hit harder both sonically and lyrically. They've become known for songs that balance crushing riffs with genuinely catchy melodies, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. The band doesn't shy away from heavier material but they're not afraid of hooks either. They've consistently toured their ass off, building one of metalcore's more devoted fanbases in the process. Their live energy is reflective of the crowd they attract—intense but not toxic.

Bad Omens shows get loud and physical without feeling reckless. The pit stays relatively controlled but absolutely moving. Noah Sebastian commands the stage naturally, not trying too hard. The crowd sings along to everything. People are there for the band, not their phones.

Known for THE WORST IN ME, STOP THE TIME, ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE, RECKLESS, LIKE A MIRACLE

Bad Omens + Austin

Bad Omens have built a solid presence in Austin, with their September 2023 set at Stubb's Bar-B-Q showing a band confident enough to lean into their deeper cuts. They opened with the jarring "ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE" and kept things heavy throughout, mixing crowd favorites like "Just Pretend" with album tracks that reward the devoted—"Broken Youth" and "Limits" landed harder than expected in the Texas heat. Closing with "Dethrone" felt deliberate, a power move that suggested this band sees Austin as a place where they can stretch beyond the obvious.

Bad Omens in Austin News

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• BAD OMENS announce North American tour with ERRA, I SEE STARS Revolver Magazine · Apr 3, 2023

Live Music in Austin

Austin's metal scene exists in interesting tension with the city's blues and outlaw country reputation. That said, there's a solid contingent of heavy music fans here, and venues like Barracuda and come&take it have proven there's appetite for metalcore and post-hardcore. Bad Omens fit that demographic—serious musicians who care about composition, which Austin respects.

Austin road trip to see Bad Omens?

Stay in East Austin, where you'll find better restaurants and a neighborhood that actually feels alive. Dinner at Suerte—confident, creative food in a space that doesn't try too hard. During the day, wander the galleries and vintage shops along East 6th, or head to Zilker Park to sit with a coffee and watch Austin be itself. If you've got time, catch live music at Mohawk or Hotel Vegas—smaller rooms where you can see how Austin's songwriting community actually operates. The city's best asset isn't any single thing; it's the density of good people doing interesting work.