"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.
Music video The music video was directed by Noah Sebastian and Nico.
Live performances The song debuted live on September 20, 2025, at Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky.
Composition Wall of Sound described the song as continuing the band's "signature synth x rock guitar combo".
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".
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
Accolades +Awards and nominations for "Specter" Year Award ceremony Category Result 2025 Nik Nocturnal Awards Feels Are Reals
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Specter" Chart (2025) Peakposition Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA) 15 Canada Hot Digital Songs (Billboard) 21 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 14 UK Singles Sales (OCC) 41
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Specter" Chart (2025) Position US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard) 24 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 94
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