Bad Omens came up blending metalcore bite with shadowy pop melody, and the current era pushes that mix further.

From DIY gloom to widescreen pulse

The pivot toward glossy electronics on The Death of Peace of Mind reshaped their live flow, with long, moody builds and hard drops. Expect anchors like Just Pretend, Like a Villain, and The Death of Peace of Mind to land early or as closers. Crowds skew mixed-age rock fans and newer alt listeners, lots of black denim, clean sneakers, and folks who know every chorus by heart. A neat detail: many transition clips are custom-made from their studio stems, so songs slide into each other without dead air.

Songs likely to surface

Early supporters still talk about the compact, club-era shows where the band tested synth-heavy versions before the record hit. Note: song picks and production details here are educated guesses, not guarantees.

Black Denim Choir: The Scene in the Room

Fashion cues, not costumes

The room skews black denim, oversized tees, and clean lines, more minimal goth than costume. You will see silver chains, subtle eyeliner, and practical shoes built for bouncing more than shoving. During quieter intros, phones go up, but the pit tends to open only when the band calls it, and people reset fast after a knockdown. A common chant rides the toms between songs: do you feel love, answered by a rumble before the next drop.

Rituals that travel show to show

When Just Pretend lands, the shout of I could have been anyone else cuts across every section, not just up front. Merch leans toward neutral tones and serif fonts with small symbols, the kind of pieces you can wear outside a show. Line talk skews gear and production nerding as much as favorite songs, which fits a band that cares about sound design.

How Bad Omens Make the Weight Hit

Tight mixes, bigger breaths

Bad Omens center the vocal arc, moving from close-mic whispers to a rasp that cuts through the mix without turning the tempo frantic. Guitars stay low and percussive, often palm-muted in verses so the sub-bass and programmed beats carry the tension. When the chorus hits, chords open up and the kick locks to synth pulses, giving that push-pull feel where melody floats over a grinding bed. Live, they favor compact arrangements over long jams, which keeps breakdowns clean and choruses easy to shout.

Details the pit can actually hear

One subtle tell: transitions use custom interludes and timecoded cues, so lights and hits snap exactly with stutters and drops. They sometimes start Just Pretend with a stripped vocal-and-pad intro before the full band arrives, turning the hook into a communal sing. Expect lighting in moody monochromes with quick flashes at downbeats, designed to frame the rhythm instead of chasing it.

Kindred Shadows for Bad Omens Fans

Kindred volume, shared pulse

Fans of Bring Me The Horizon will recognize the pop-minded heaviness and electronic pulse that sits under the riffs. Spiritbox fits for people who want agile vocals over groovy, modern low-tuned guitars and a polished, big-room punch. Sleep Token overlaps through the dark-romantic mood and the push-pull between whisper and roar. If you like sing-along hooks set against sharp breakdowns, I Prevail scratches a similar itch. All four acts draw crowds who care about dynamics, texture, and a show that feels curated rather than jammy.

If you like X, you'll vibe here

They also keep pacing tight, using intros and interludes to make the heavy parts hit harder. So if that balance of atmosphere and impact is your lane, this bill lines up neatly.