Bad Omens in San Francisco

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 + San Francisco

Bad Omens has a history of hitting San Francisco's mid-size venues hard. Their 2022 stop at The Warfield saw them tear through seven songs, including the anthemic 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND.' The band's theatrical post-hardcore approach has always resonated with the Bay Area's taste for melodic heaviness and dramatic flair.

Bad Omens in San Francisco News

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• UNDEROATH with Spiritbox, Bad Omens, and Stray from the Path, San Francisco, CA, The Warfield, 02.26.22 Outburn · Mar 3, 2022

Live Music in San Francisco

San Francisco's metal and alternative rock scene has always had a soft spot for bands that blur the line between heaviness and melody. Bad Omens fit that profile — they're heavy enough for the metal faithful but accessible enough for people who don't live in that world exclusively. The city's venue ecosystem, from intimate clubs to mid-size theaters, has historically supported this exact brand of rock.

San Francisco road trip to see Bad Omens?

Stay in Hayes Valley or the Mission—both neighborhoods have the kind of restaurants and bars that make a weekend feel deliberate rather than touristy. Head to State Bird Provisions for dinner if you can get in; it's precise and inventive without being pretentious. Spend a day in Muir Woods or hiking around Twin Peaks for actual views of the city. The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is worth a couple hours if the weather holds. Hit up a coffee place on Valencia Street in the Mission just to sit and watch the neighborhood move around you.