Specter (Bad Omens song)

"Specter"
Single by Bad Omens
Released	August 8, 2025
Length	4:34
Label	Sumerian
Songwriter(s)	Noah Sebastian Joakim Karlsson Michael Taylor
Producer(s)	Noah Sebastian Michael Taylor
Bad Omens singles chronology
"Anything > Human" (2024) "Specter" (2025) "Impose" (2025)
Music video
"Specter" on YouTube

"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).

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, directed by Noah Sebastian and Nico, features psychological horror inspired visuals with gothic and surreal imagery, emphasizing themes of loss, betrayal, and the supernatural. ^{[2] [ original research? ]}

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." ^[3]

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

Charts

Chart performance for "Specter"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [4]	14
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [5]	40
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [6]	41
UK Indie (OCC) [7]	39
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [8]	17
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [9]	16
US Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [10]	5
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [11]	19
US Rock & Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [12]	39

References

1. "Watch Bad Omens' atmospheric, arty video for emotional new single Specter". Louder Sound. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
2. "Bad Omens release haunting new single 'Specter'". Rock Sound. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
3. "Bad Omens return with new single 'Specter'". Blabbermouth. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
4. "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
5. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
6. "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
7. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
8. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
9. "Bad Omens Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
10. "Bad Omens Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
11. "Bad Omens Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
12. "Bad Omens Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2025.