Bad Omens on album ‘The Death of Peace of Mind’ and the success of ‘Just Pretend’
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- We sat down with Noah Sebastian from Bad Omens for NME’s In Conversation series to discuss their new album ‘The Death of Peace of Mind’, finding his voice on the new record and venues taking merch cuts from shows
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My dude is so humble but so proud of what he's accomplished. A great combination.
So well put.
I’ve been a metalcore fan since I was a kid. Grew up with the genre. Honestly at this point the bands that excite me the most are the ones that aren’t afraid to experiment draw outside the lines of a “genre”. Really happy for the success bands like Bad Omens, Sleep Token and even BMTH are having, well deserved.
bmth makes way better music than them. Sleep token and bad omens are just 2016 djent metalcore kinda scene stuck there nothing new .
@@xborg3236 Living example of metal-community gatekeepers.
@@xborg3236 focus on school bro. You’re gonna need that education kid. Don’t skip English class either… I hope that’s obvious.
@@Allthemotioninwhite jokes on you, im a lawyer and my father has an established business.
@@xborg3236 wow didn’t know big dick was back in town
Noah and the band have a very good vision of how music should be done in this music industry, it makes me happy that all that knowledge and discipline is paying off.
making emotional songs. for no reason other than to be succesful. i wonder how many people off themselves to music like this. happy to know, the song that drove me insane started as a joke. im never happy when i listen to bad omens
just saw them live on tha 1st of this month, hos voice is so fuckin incredible live
🔥🔥🔥
Seeing them Saturday! And then Thursday! With my son
limits has got to be my favorite but the whole album is nuts
An orchestral version of the death of peace of mind would be INSANE
Yes. I play violin myself, so I know I am looking forward to that for sure.
Yeeesss I completely agree
orchestral version are really lame and overdone.
@@ssfghjgghhgrdcbbnmjgddxcggg starset sounds ass already. Don't care what you think, personally. It's my opinion cope with it.
Or “never know”? I’ll decompose.
Noah is so enjoyable to listen to in interviews. He has such a calm and soothing talking voice.
and he's super smart
@@SirChristus16 For sure!
Screw talking… he can whisper in my ear and it’d be enough 😂
He also just seems incredibly well spoken and educated without seeming cocky or condescending. He’s a really likable person.
I Like how Noah can switch from Soft to Heavy Mixing,
I love that this dude is just sitting cross-legged
i love getting black out drunk to this song. i put it on whenever i wanna drink. fuck that dude.
I swear I can use his voice as ASMR, the whole day. I love listening to him talk (and sing) so much
I’d be here for bad omens ASMR! 😂
This girl is a great interviewer- quality questions and is at ease. It's so nice to watch an interview without secondhand embarrassment!
She is ready with follow up questions but when he is giving a long and thoughtful response she doesn't interrupt and lets his thoughts flow
Orchestral versions would be sick!
It would be, but just imagining it I can just see the "Bring Me rip off" comments.
@@shona5512lol who cares, they've been compared to BMTH countless times already. Bad Omens does it much better though
I was thinking the same. They would sound sick w some violins like that song “Uninvited” by Annalise Morrisette
Miracle orchestral version will be sick
Holy shit does his voice sit so much lower than i suspected. Makes sense looking back since his head/mixed voice has a sweeter sharper tone than someone who has a voice that sits naturally higher(tends to come out more shrill).....Tremendous singer.
I want Bad Omens and Sleep Token on one show
Same
Noah does too! They've been very vocal about wanting to tour with them.
Can you actually imagine? That would be like an out of body experience
Crazy cause they are basically touring the same time. I’m seeing sleep a couple days before bad omens In LA lol
That would be the dream!!
genuine songs produce genuine
response good job bad omens
Goofing around and Just Pretend comes out? Good God.
I wanna hear what the demo sounded like 😂
@@patrickstar6247 same!! 😅
I think he has the demo on his TH-cam channel
@@paytonreverse really? do you have a link?
@@paytonreverse if he had at some point, it's probably unlisted or private nowadays. :(
With all the unhinged stalking part of the band's fanbase, I'm surprised he didn't delete his channel for good and there are still some great videos there.
It's so cool to see how a silly idea of making a music without any instrument turned into the barebones of one of the powerhouses in the album (the song The Death of Peace of Mind).
I accidentally stumbled upon "Just Pretend" on the radio a few months ago while trying to leave a narcissistic relationship. I fell in love with it and the whole album. I'm not a metal or rock person per say, but when I listened to this song and "like a Villain" I instantly became a fan. These songs and the album actually helped leave that toxic relationship. I can't wait to see them in September at Philly!
God he's delicious... looks, brain, voice, talent, presence. He seems to have it all... I see SUCH good things for these guys. I saw them live at Aftershock and the energy and vibe is so powerful.
Noah is probably one of the most humble artists out there. It really is a pleasure to see
They are an amazing band. I've only discovered them last year and they really opened a whole world of metal genre for me.
I'm so happy with their success and I'm very excited to see where it takes them 🖤
I'm rooting for Noah and the guys so much 🔥🫶🏼
Bad Omens and Ice Nine Kills are the two best live performances I've ever seen.
Dope! I like both of them, although i've never seen their live performances
Saw Bad Omens open for INK in Dec 2021. It was fantastic.
INK and Bad Omens are amazing live!
Bring Me The Horizon. Doomed. Live, Albert Hall. Glory.
@@HardenedH3rothat was 7 years ago tho
Always great to hear Noah, whether singing, screaming or just being the simplest, most down-to-Earth dude ever. Thank you for your showmanship, the dedication to your instrument and also for setting a new example for bands in the industry!
"I started treating it like a job". Completely fell in love with this album from the start, just imagine what their creativity combined with this work ethic will produce in coming years.....
Love the self care, and I think it’s really paid off. The live performances are so good and the album introduced me to so many new styles of music. Keep being kind to yourself, Noah.
I really enjoyed how she handled the interview and Noah seemed very comfortable to answer. It was a good interview to listen to/see.
Such a great interview! I could listen to Noah and his creative process all day! I’ve been listening to The Death of Peace of Mind on repeat since it came out, and I honestly discover new sounds or connect dots on each listen. Because of Bad Omens, I’ve also discovered artists and music that I wouldn’t have ever listened to and have now become my favourite bands. So excited for their future work. ❤️🔥
he is so chill there, I LOVE how he made her loosen up along the interview because she seemed a bit nervous in the beginning (I would be too) he has such a nice vibe
Bad Omens and Sleep Token are so fucking good because they don’t limit themselves to just a metalcore sound. They experiment and aren’t afraid to try new sounds. That’s why they are my favorite bands 🙌🏻
Noah is spot on about r/metalcore
Noah’s songs have changed my life
Same here
Definitely 💯 agreed. Slowed up on my drinking big time
Me too!
@@tylerdecker6994 sped mine up. i love drinking to bad omens.
These guys are so wise beyond their years and I just love watching them evolve but also remain so humble and grateful. Their live shows have been some of my favorite concerts over the years.
Great interview! their opinions are always mature and sensible about the musical universe...and i love when he sit that way haha so calm and relaxed😌
The drummer from Staind actually told me about this album a few years ago, haven't stopped loving it since. Love the industrial stuff.
He is so right about music . To me music is emotional it fits you mood. I can listen to a Gregorian chant one minute and then listen to Bad Omens, Metallica , Bach and so on. Their versatile style hits a the mark.
The album is a masterpiece start to finish. So much diversity in it
Seeing Bad Omens live at Fiddler's Green in Denver was an amazing experience. Noah and his band are skyrocketing in the industry. Congratulations and keep it coming!
They absolutely killed it! The cost of pit tickets to that show was 100% worth it!
Up until this interview I had no idea that venues take a cut from merch sales. I’m glad I bought Bad Omens merch during their merch drop.
I'm torn between two thoughts: "Noah, please keep talking, i could listen to you forever." And: "Noah, Please rest your voice and save it for singing because I listen to you singing forever." Two moods.
And Just Pretend reminds me of how I feel about the man i love
People forget that " Pop " is not a genre in itself. It's an industry and it's short for popular music. Hip-hop is an industry that involves other genres, just like pop is.
These guys immediately became my favorite exactly because of their diversity within each song. It’s so fulfilling to my soul.
while i think that success isn't an indicator of quality (i mean look at the pop culture rn) i agree with him that it is an objective fact that their latest album is the best they've ever made
his singing is on another level, production quality, uniqueness, everything is on point, can't change my mind
best Bad Omens record for sure! very tasteful and diverse
I will die if they put out unplugged and orchestral versions of TDOPOM songs 😭
Probably one of the most skilled and versatile vocalist and performer. Also seems like a super chill guy who blazes his own path.
He articulates himself so maturely and him as a person is so true to himself love this interview 🤍
It’s nice how full of substance this interview is. Very cool to listen to some of the thoughts behind, not just hearing the songs. I have mad respect for the members of Bad Omens.
Same! It’s an honour to be a fan of the band Bad Omens ❤
Noah needs to get with Trent Reznor. Especially since he wants to have some of Bad Omen's songs sound more industrial. I think the two of them combined would be a match made in heaven.
Bad Omens changed my life, so grateful for their music 🖤🤘
I never thought a band could hook me with modern pop influence, but I'm damn glad Bad Omens did. I think it's the sincerity in Noah's vocals. He knows how to perfectly resonate with the music and it's strongly captivating.
I commited artificialsuicide i deleted all my social media this song was a great motivator. I dont want to have to uphold a fake representation of myself
I did the same thing, 18 months ago. Changed my life for the better 😊
I could listen to him all day.
Thinking about remixes now I'm dying for an Aesthetic Perfection remix of Bad Omens 🤔😍
His speaking voice Vs his singing voice is polar opposite it's so impressive
Lowkey would wanna hear the just pretend demo…
I think it would be cool to hear them do a dream pop type song. His voice would do great with that type of instrumentation supporting it
From the very first moment the album was released (and I generally discovered the band) I was absolutely in love with it. Especially since Noah's voice range is just straight up insane. My respect for the band and their music has always been high, but after seeing this interview, my respect expanded to the roof. Can't wait to see/hear what else Bad Omens has in store.
I have been a fan for a few years now and I am super proud of everything they were able to accomplish!
Can't wait to see what the future holds for Bad Omens!
I feel like Bad Omens and Sleep Token represent the next wave of "accessable" metal, which is great! Grow the community! More fans means more shows and more new bands.
Omg his voice is so freaking beautiful ❤
Happy to watch newer Noah's interviews and excited for the future of Bad Omens! Hoping the new album be so sick as the last one!
absolute king
This is such a great interview! I just feel really understood. Music is a big part of my life…it‘s basically my coping mechanism. It’s associated with my emotions and the kind of music i listen to, depents on how it feel, how my vibe is. Therefore i will never be able to comprehend, how people can only listen to one specific kind of music and how this is something they take so much pride in. Especially in the metal genre. Like why?! It‘s like being proud of just eating pizza. Yeah, pizza is great and all, but don‘t come for me for eating sushi here and then. I really don’t get it! You don‘t get an award for just eating pizza…so maybe you gotta chill for a lil bit, you know? It‘s so ridiculous. No offense, but if someone is excited about something and you make them feel stupid for being excited about it, you’re the worst type of person. It‘s so unnecessary. I experienced this before. Especially for listening to Hardcore Techno. People just don‘t get it. When you’re not used to it, it‘s just brutal chaos i guess. Don‘t really know what i‘m trying to cope with that kind of music, but it is what it is. I can‘t discribe how relieved i feel when i’m listening to it. It diffuses all the tension. I‘m listening to it right now - Angerfist at Qlimax 2016. One of the best sets ever made. What i‘m trying to say, is that we need more artists like him. He seems to really understand, that we need to stop putting lables on everything. There is just no need for it. This whole gatekeeping shit is so stupid and it leads nowhere. It causes stagnation. Do what makes you feel good…listen to and make music that makes you feel good…regardless of the genre. I’m 20 minutes into the set and there is this little speech in it and i feel like it matches his vibe:
„I wanna represent an idea…possibilities…i wanna represent the idea that i can create whatever i wanna create…“
And btw the „meaning“ behind „just pretend“ hahaha i fucking love it. Even the title is so ironic. Great guy, great band, great music - xoxo
The devil works hard, but the Tiktok algorithm works harder…i just saw a video of his „the death of enthusiasm“ speech and i was basically listening to myself 💯🙏🏻
I'm so proud of him and the band ❤.
His voice is so much lower than you’d think based on his singing voice lol
lmao yeah the r/metalcore release thread for TDOPOM was funny af with all the elitist aholes tryna downplay the genius of the album for not being strictly metalcore
This was my album of the year last year. And I wasn't even that wowed by their older work. Hopefully this will finally get them out of BMTH shadow. With BMTH, their changes in direction have always screamed "it's for my career". From day one. Never saw the fuss in general. With this record from bad omens, it's clear this was done because they want to and so much more effort was put into the songwriting, vocals, everything. 15 tracks with no filler. Lookin forward to what's next.
wdym it’s for my career? that they do it purely for the money?
@@jeux2322 BMTH? Yea. They were deathcore when it was big and profitable, then they were scenie metalcore when it was big and profitable, then they were architects-core when it was big and profitable and then when they did all they could do in the confines of those genres, they started collaborating with Halsey, mumble rappers and other top 40 outlets and I don't recall them being particularly great at any of it. They're businessmen. And when it comes to business, they're very good at it but that just isn't something I care for when it comes to music. They're also one of the worst live bands I've ever seen. With how good this new Bad Omens album is, hopefully they'll be looked at as Bad Omens instead of "some band that sounds like BMTH".
Don’t know if you’ve ever read any interviews Oli Sykes and other BMTH members have ever participated in in the past few years, but their changes in direction deffo AREN’T ‘for the money’ so no clue why you think that just cuz you might not be a fan of their direction change 🤷♀️
@@Rob_Cary You saying that BMTH ever played "architects core" clearly indicates that you have no idea what are you talking about. Their last metalcore album came out in 2013, the same year that LF< did and three years before All Our Gods that really have brought Architects style of metalcore on the map.
@@Rob_Cary you are clueless. bmth is way more innovative than architects or bad omens combined. they’ve been ahead of the curve for years.
So eloquent and graceful. Luv ya noha, you're a great role model for us all
Such a thoughtful and intelligent conversation. I really enjoy the way Noah presents himself and the band with so much class with a side of humor and humility. A genuinely good human. 🤍
He's so handsome omg
Noah is so smart
This interview must have happened 6 months or so ago...I saw Sam from Architects and Noah do Mercy on a TH-cam video a while ago
I’m so in love with him and he’ll never know it.
Of all the things he said, explaining the struggle these musicians go through just to stay afloat, especially during tours. They deserve the money they make in their merch sales. Bars get the drink sales and the venues get people to come out for music playing there. I found new clubs and bars to check out because of these bands. Got to check out a bar because one of my favorite bands, AfterLife, was playing in my home city, got introduced to three new bands and fell in love with their sound. But touring is a struggle for bands, between driving, gas, groceries, parking and even paying for the venue space itself. A lot goes into what these musicians do, more than i could ever explain. As someone whose life was saved by music, im happy to help where i can. My friend explains it better, her words for all that she gives at merch tables, Everything helps, even if its enough to get the musicians fed and put gas in their tanks. Its worth giving. To save the music. And help support the creative minds behind it."
Im glad someone said it out loud, because i still havent found my courage to do it
But for someone as influential as this man to bring that struggle to light, gives me hope.
Thank you.
-maz, P.A.
5:50 Asking Alexandria needs to take notes on this 💀
I'm so obsessed with their music, I want so much more songs, a cappella, unplugged, everything. I really hope they take their time off when needed but also for them to go very far and keep on with the amazing music they're doing
My niece just introduced me to this band. Idk why I have never heard of them they are amazing. His voice is breath taking.❤
i can only focus on the gum in his mouth
I absolutely love this album, and I would be so ecstatic to hear an unplugged version because unplugged/acoustic versions of songs have always been my favorite. So to take my favorite songs from this album and hear it in a different setting would be absolutely amazing, I love hearing that they're willing to do that. ❤
I love how much he cares about music and wanting to make music that not just one genre will like. He sounds so sweet and genuine about it. I also think it's better when bands experiment with different styles of music from the get go. I feel like when bands stick to one style of music for multiple years then when they do decide to change it up a bit, their fans complain about it.
Still waiting for just pretend music video :/
Metalcore multiverse lmao
I love their music cause its different and not one of their songs sounds the same ..i love the slow and sensual side of it mixed with the metal its awesome
He kinda look like Elon Musk
i love everything about this🖤 tdopom is the best album bad omens has produced to date. noah is oozing with talent, i love his diversity and his eloquence. he speaks so well, the vision he portrays aligns perfectly with his album. i love this with my whole being, so happy for this monumental moment for them. ALSO, RELEASE THE UNPLUGGED VERSIONS PLEASE
Great band great vocalist keep making them masterpieces bangers of music much love ❤ rock on 🤘
Honestly, the most interesting band of the last few years, I discovered them back in 2019 and it was a one way ticket
Great to see these guys turn it around and become their own band.
I like what they are doing. I also like what Bring Me The Horizon is doing right now. I enjoy it when bands are experimenting with their sound. It didn't always use to be like that. When I was younger I was that die-hard metalcore/deathcore kid and I'm sorry 😅 Sounds like I'm old now but I'm only 25 (:
So many good points in this interview. Noah truly found his voice in the death of peace of mind and I’m so excited for what’s to come from him and the rest of the band. Also I love that he calls out rock having gate keepers, people can be so staunchly strict on what they let in, but I’m all for progression and exploration using influences from other musical frequencies
Love their music but damn it hurt when me and my girlfriend met him at Disney world at Epcot and he was there with poppy but he did not want a photo and said he wanted his privacy and days later cancelled his tour..
could listen to him all day
It’s funny- some of the riffs and overall sound are very “dad rock” or alt rock, but they made it in a way that’s not corny whatsoever. I generally prefer heavier sounds within the modern metal scene, but this album hits so fucking hard. I think one of the prime reasons is the vocal arrangements. The fuse of this poppy/rb soul, matched with gritty cleans just works so well. They’ve done it so right.
Great interview
I could listen to this man speak all day, I love everything he stands for.
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I’d DEFINITELY never go to a gig Bad Omens was a part of “just to drink and socialise” …those two things are just a bonus 😂😂😅😊
Yoy can do REMAKE ALBUM WITH GUEST`S and experimental music style to.For exemple "The Death of Peace of Mind" album with Skrillex
I hate the genre policing so much dkcnsjfkjxjac so I love that this band always pushes,,, the LIMITS??? I hate myself
A year ago?! Sheesh. I'm late to THIS show. Pretty good music.
2:55 I've been hearing more and more about this "gatekeeping" lately.
I've heard it a lot in Hip Hop and entertainment.
Never thought of it in Rock, but considering current social devolutions, it makes sense.
Why wouldn't there be favoritism or blackballing in Rock?