BAD OMENS vocalist Noah Sebastian claims the bands’ recent schedule has “pushed me to the limits of my mental bandwidth”
BAD OMENS fans across Europe and the UK will have to wait a little longer to catch the metalcore outfit live. The band recently announced the cancellation of their entire summer 2024 European tour dates to prioritize the health and well-being of their vocalist, Noah Sebastian.
BAD OMENS posted a statement on social media, signed by Sebastian, which reads: “I’ve been experiencing what can only be described as extreme mental burnout.
“While all the touring and work that we’ve put into this album cycle the last several years has been so rewarding and gratifying, it has also pushed me to the limits of my mental bandwidth. Putting my mind and body in conflict with one another in ways that are becoming detrimental to my health on the road.”
The statement continues: “That said, after heavy consideration we have decided that we need to cancel all of our performances coming up this summer in Europe and the UK.
“This decision is in the best interest of my health and wellbeing, and of the long term sustainability of Bad Omens.
“We need to protect and restore all of the energy that will be demanded of us again soon as we transition into the next chapter.
“We know this will be disappointing, but we ask that you respect our choice to put health first.”
This decision comes after a demanding touring schedule and the release of their latest single, “V.A.N.,” featuring alt-pop star Poppy. While fans were looking forward to seeing BAD OMENS shred at prestigious festivals like Download and Tuska Open Air, as well as sharing the stage with BRING ME THE HORIZON, Sebastian‘s health takes precedence.
The good news? BAD OMENS will be back in action soon! Their next scheduled shows are at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 20th and Inkcarceration in Mansfield, Ohio on July 21st. For those in North America, mark your calendars! For European fans, stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates.
BAD OMENS are coming off a wildly successful two years with the explosive success of their breakthrough third studio album “The Death Of Peace Of Mind” (2022). Hailed as “a stunning fusion of dark, Weeknd-esque pop and industrialized metalcore” (Revolver),the project has racked up over 940 million streams globally and surged BAD OMENS catalog to over 1.5 billion streams.
The hardworking bands ascension was driven in part by the albums hit-single “Just Pretend” experiencing a viral TikTok moment that yielded a growing, dedicated fandom who catapulted them into the spotlight. Becoming the band’s first RIAA gold-certified single, “Just Pretend” reached No. 1 at U.S. Alternative Radio and smashed multiple Billboard year-end charts, coming in at No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs, No. 6 on Alternative Airplay Songs, No. 11 on Rock and Alternative Airplay Songs, No. 11 on Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs, No. 14 Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and No. 23 on Hot Alternative Songs.
The genre defyers continue their climb with the albums seductive title track, “The Death Of Peace Of Mind”, currently sitting at No. 23 on Mediabase Alternative Radio Charts and No. 37 on Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The song also became RIAA gold certified in January 2024. Their radio success also earned BAD OMENS a nomination for “Best New Artist (Alt & Rock)” at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Gaining momentum online and over the airwaves, BAD OMENS persistently surged ahead, captivating their rapidly expanding fanbase with electrifying live shows at numerous sold-out tours and festival performances worldwide.
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