Bad Omens: Tour of the Concrete Jungle

Concord Music Hall - Chicago Illinois | November 25th, 2022

Written and Photographed by: Brandi Lyn

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Bad Omens (w/ Dayseeker, Make Them Suffer, and Thousand Below)

The Tour of the Concrete Jungle is Bad Omen's first full headlining tour — aside from their 2020 headlining tour, Dethrone: The Killed and Born Again Tour, which was short-lived once COVID hit, and their short self-titled tour to promote Tour of the Concrete Jungle. Starting with 27 US shows — adding more and more as tickets began to sell. Completely selling out their US tour with 31 shows (not including their UK/EU tour).

The US tour included Dayseeker, Make Them Suffer, and Thousand Below — While the UK/EU tour includes Ghøstkid and Oxymorons.

Death of Peace of Mind

After releasing their newest album, Death of Peace of Mind, in February 2022 under Sumerian Records, Bad Omens began to gain more popularity. Producing the album themselves (along with Erik Ron, Michael Taylor, Jesse Cash, and mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini), the band was able to get creative with how they wanted the album to sound.

Hitting number 1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sale for their song “Just Pretend”, reaching 20 million streams on Spotify, gaining traction, and going viral on TikTok — Bad Omens has been spread across every social media platform.

Concrete Jungle

Kicking off their US tour on November 2nd, fans had no idea what to expect. Bad Omens brought this tour to a whole new level. Giving a theatrical performance with the outfit changes, the on-screen visuals that were onstage, and the props added gave fans an experience that transcends.

Before every show, Bad Omens wanted to give fans the option to purchase VIP and receive a private Bad Omens experience. No phones allowed. Just you, your fellow cult members, and the band. During this experience, you got to see an exclusive video, talk with the band, and get a group photo taken by their photographer, Bryan Kirks. You also receive a signed Bad Omens tour poster and first picks for the merch booth before the show began.

Outside the Concord Music Hall in Chicago, Illinois, fans began to fill the sidewalk down to the next block. Those who had VIP got to be let in first and find a spot in the venue before the rest of the crowd. Once everyone was finally inside, the venue was packed from top to bottom.

Before Bad Omens were set to take the stage, Thousand Below started off the night followed by Make Them Suffer and Dayseeker. Getting fans excited for what was about to come.

BAD OMENS

The familiar sounds of a piano played on the speakers. Those who had VIP would recognize the melody as they had just heard it during the private video they got to watch. The tune was “Truman’s Sleep” by Philip Glass from The Truman Show. As the song came to an end, the venue went dark, and fans began to cheer, knowing Bad Omens was next.

The venue lit up red as the screens on the stage flashed on. Appearing similar to the hacker “Anonymous”, Noah flashed on the screen in a Bad Omens ski mask.

“HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS IS A TRAGIC MISSTEP IN EVOLUTION. WE BECAME TOO SELF-AWARE HERE. NATURE CREATED AN ASPECT OF NATURE SEPARATE FROM ITSELF. WE ARE CREATURES THAT SHOULD NOT EXIST BY NATURAL LAW. WE ARE THINGS THAT LABOR UNDER THE ILLUSION OF HAVING A SELF. THIS SECRETION OF SENSORY EXPERIENCE AND FEELING. PROGRAMMED WITH TOTAL ASSURANCE THAT WE ARE EACH SOMEBODY.

WHEN IN FACT, EVERYBODY’S NOBODY.

EVERYBODY’S NOBODY. EVERYBODY’S NOBODY."

(Quoted from the 2014 series "True Detective")

Noah walked out on stage alone, wearing his black trench coat and single black glove. Starting off the show with their song 'Concrete Jungle'. Slowly, the rest of the band joined Noah on stage as the tempo began to speed up.

“I said it's enough. I begged, and I ran in circles. I climbed to the sun, and fell in a concrete jungle. I said it's done. You never know if you'll get what you wish for. I climbed to the sun and I fell, I fell, in a concrete jungle” - Concrete Jungle

The crowd screams along with Noah as he says, “And I’m the fucking king”, with smoke shooting out of the smoke guns that aligned the stage.

“WHY DO YOU CARE ABOUT THESE PEOPLE? THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT YOU. NONE OF THEM. THEY DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU. BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T SHOWN THEM. EVERY DAY YOU WILL WAKE UP, AND THERE WILL BE LESS OF YOU. YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE FOR THEM, AND THEY DON’T EVEN SEE YOU. YOU DON’T EVEN SEE YOURSELF.”

(Quoted from the 2021 Film "Pig")

The screen flashed back off as the band began playing their next song, 'Artificial Suicide'. This time, Noah came back on stage wearing a Bad Omens ski mask.

“Ready Chicago”, Noah growled. “One, two, three, jump”. The crowd started jumping and head-banging along to the beat of the song. People began crowd-surfing all over the venue.

Noah grabbed the top of his mask and pulled it off his head, and the crowd screamed “Can you hear me through the white noise”. Ending the song and heading backstage, Noah quickly changed out of the trench coat. He came back out this time wearing a long-sleeved turtle neck.

As their song 'Nowhere to Go' began playing, he threw his fist in the air and began chanting “hey” and the crowd followed along. “I can’t hear you”, he said. “We are Bad Omens, sit tight you got nowhere to go.”

They began performing their song, with the crowd singing loudly along with them. During the bridge, Noah stopped and said, “My friends, have you ever heard of a wall of death before?” The crowd yelled, and he continued, “I said, have you ever heard of fucking a wall of death before?” The crowd cheered louder. “Cause I see some space to be made right here in the center. I’m gonna show you where the center is.” Noah said, pointing out where the center of the crowd was. “Right where I’m fucking standing. Right here”, he said, pointing down a path. “Make fucking space.”

The crowd began to separate, moving to one side or the other. Dividing the crowd in half. “Tell me what's mine and tell me what's yours. Why I never got a say, never got a choice?” Noah began to sing, repeating the lines. The crowd joined together to scream, “Tell me what's mine and tell me what's yours, and why I never ever got a fucking say?” As the beat dropped, the crowd ran together, filling the empty space.

“Would you like to hear an old song?” Noah asked, “How about so old, it’s the first song we ever fucking released. It’s called ‘Glass Houses’.” After their performance of 'Glass Houses,' they went into performing 'The Grey'. Showing off Noah’s melodic voice. Leading into their song 'Never Know' from their 2019 Album Finding God Before God Finds Me. Fans sang along with each song.

They started their song 'Mercy' with a monologue from the 2009 film 'The Road' playing on the speakers. Ending as Noah began singing the first verse.

“Chicago, are we alive?” Noah yelled, and the crowd cheered. “Then open up that fucking pit.” The crowd began to jump as the tempo picked up and the smoke guns sprayed over the crowd.

“If God came down from His kingdom, He came down from His home, and we asked Him if He'd take us back. He would surely tell us no. If God came down from His kingdom, He came down from his throne, and we asked Him if He'd take us back, He would tell us we can't go.” - Mercy

“Chicago, are you fucking angry?” Noah yelled. “Are you fucking sick of it all?” He continued on with the lyrics, “We’re dying every day. Tell me is it all in vain. Is it worth the suffering? Is it worth the price we paid? Tell me, is it worth it”.

Once the song was finished, Noah, Nicholas, and Jolly walked off to the side of the stage. Filling the venue with darkness. The screens on the stage flashed on with videos of Keaton Pierce, the late singer of Too Close to Touch, who had recently passed away in March.

Noah has expressed in many interviews how close Keaton and himself were. Someone whom Noah looked up to and called a best friend. During this tour, Bad Omens has paid tribute to Keaton at every show by performing their song “Sympathy”. As well as paying tribute with their song, you can also see on the sides of Noah’s hands is Keaton Pierce’s name tattooed.

As 'Sympathy' began playing, Noah walked back on stage, setting down a second microphone stand next to his own, as he has done for every show this tour. During the whole performance, fans just stared in awe. Some fans singing along, some are just listening quietly, and others are tearing up in remembrance of Keaton. Feeling the love and pain in the song and in Noah’s performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgSyJA5tMAQ

(Video posted by Bad Omens, performing “Sympathy” alongside Too Close To Touch in Nashville)

In the post, along with the video performance of 'Sympathy', Noah said,

“Earlier this year, on March 26th, 2022, my friend Keaton Pierce passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a medical condition he had been dealing with privately.

Keaton sang in a band called Too Close To Touch, and was a close friend of ours ever since the summer of 2017 on Vans Warped Tour, where we first met and spent so many nights together. In addition to being my friend, he was someone I greatly admired as an artist, and he inspired me and the way I sing, and the way I make music to this day. To keep his memory and the impact his art had on our band alive, we’ve been playing their song 'Sympathy' every night of this tour. While every night this is a very special part of the set, this night in particular was even more special because we were able to get all of the other members of TCTT, past and present, together again in Nashville, TN, to perform 'Sympathy' one more time. I’d like to thank Kenny, Mason, Travis, and Thomas for coming and playing with us, and for allowing us to honor Keaton in this way on this tour.” - Noah Sebastian / Bad Omens

The venue was dark and moody, with only the screen on the stage illuminating light. The soothing sound of the beats of 'Who Are You?' playing alongside the dialogue from the movie Her kept the room quiet and in a trance, waiting for Noah to come back onstage. While performing their song, Noah sat down at the edge of the stage, making the performance feel more intimate.

“Alright, Chicago, y’all wanna pick this shit back up?” Noah said as they got ready to perform their next song. “This song is called 'Limits', and you need to jump, and you need to sing.” The crowd cheered, ready to bring back the high energy. “Everybody jump”. Noah shouted, jumping along with the crowd. “Alright, Chicago, y’all know the words by now. Sing this last chorus for us as loud as you can”, Noah said, and fans sang along.

“If you're throwing me to the lions, you should know I'm not scared of dying. I wouldn't take back one thing I did, one word I said, but I'm gonna make you wish you did” - 'Limits'

“What do you say you have a little party with us? How’s that sound?” Fans began to cheer, getting excited for what was coming next. “This song is called 'I Don’t Want The Money' (“IDWT$”) and it’s about working your fucking ass off for years with nothing in return”.

Towards the end of the song, two men came out from each side of the stage, wearing the Bad Omens ski mask and carrying a confetti gun. Once the tempo of the song changed, they shot out the confetti into the crowd. Each night throwing out a handful of dollar bills into the crowd. Next, they performed their song 'What It Cost', which led into 'Like A Villain'.

“Hello. You ready to play some songs now?”, Noah said, and the crowd cheered. “We are Bad Omens, thank you so much for coming out to this Tour of the Concrete Jungle. We could not possibly move forward without bringing up the fact that you crazy motherfuckers sold this whole tour out in advance before it started”. The crowd cheered for the band. “That is fucking incredible, that is something else. Thank you all so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” He repeated. Noah then shouted out the bands that played before: Thousand Below, Make Them Suffer, and Dayseeker.

“Right now, we have a song blowing up on something they call the internet. On a platform particularly called TikTok they say. I know there’s a lot of metal heads in the room traditionally coming from the background this band originated. You probably hear me say TikTok and you maybe wince a little bit and I have a counter argument for that, I have a counter point. I want you to hear me out. Don’t you think it’s about fucking time that there’s some good music blowing up on TikTok?” The crowd cheered. “Let’s show them what the fuck is up, huh? This last song I’m gonna need your help, I know you know it. You know the words, you know the melody, you’re gonna sing it with me right now. We’re gonna see, we’re gonna find out. It’s called ‘Just Pretend’.” Noah began singing the chorus and pointing the microphone towards the crowd as they chimed in. “You got it”, Noah said and began signing the first verse of the song.

“I can wait for you at the bottom, I can stay away if you want me to. I can wait for years if I gotta, Heaven knows I ain't getting over you” - Just Pretend

“If you got a lighter or a flashlight on your phone. Anything that makes a light, hold it up right now for us.” Noah said as they began singing the bridge of the song. The crowd lit up the venue with the lights on their phones. Hitting the final verse Noah says, “Your turn. Sing it with us. One more time. Just you and me, let’s go.” Ending the song with the crowd singing along to the soft melody. “It’s beautiful isn’t it? Thank you all so much. We are Bad Omens, we’ll see you next time.”

The band exited the stage, leaving the crowd cheering and wanting more. They began to chant for “one more song”. The intro melody to 'The Death Of Peace Of Mind' began playing. “How about three?”, Noah said, making his way back on stage. “Y’all know this one?” He asked and the crowd cheered.

Once the song ended, the venue went dark. Red lights flashed as the beat of the drums hit. “Concrete”, Noah growled. The crowd cheered in excitement. “Concrete”, Noah growled again, stomping his foot on the stage along with the beat of the drum.

“Concrete,” Noah growled once again. “Where the fuck you at, Chicago?” he said before growling “Concrete” again. This time, the crowd chanted back “Jungle”.

“Concrete", Noah would say, and the crowd would chant back “Jungle”, getting louder and faster each time. “This is 'Dethrone' you fucks.” He said as they began playing their next song. The crowd screamed along to the lyrics. People began jumping around and crowd surfing.

“Here am I, take me to the pearly gates, so I can look you in the eye when I spit in your face. Here am I, take me to the pearly gates. Don't let 'em hit you on the way out when I take your place” - Dethrone

Noah growled into the microphone as the beat dropped. “If there’s a God, it’s fucking me.” He yelled, and smoke sprayed over the crowd. “Chicago, make some fucking noise.” He growled. Fans sang along as they finished up the song.

“For the next three and a half minutes, you are all a part of the official Concrete Jungle Tour Afterparty. This is an experience that transcends genre or label or any of that bullshit. This is nothing more than you and your most primal state. So dance, stomp, and sing, do what the fuck you want.” He said and began performing their song 'What Do You Want From Me?'

Fans jumped and danced along with Noah. Some crowd surfing to the front. The two men with the Bad Omens ski masks came back out with the smoke guns and sprayed smoke above the crowd as the band finished their final song.

The venue went dark, and the crowd cheered for the band as they exited the stage.

The screens on stage flashed back on, playing the music video for 'See You Again' by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa. Whether the song was meant for the crowd or for their friend Keaton Pierce, or even both, the crowd felt the love of the band. Fans began to sing along to the song. Noah, Jolly, Nicholas, and Folio walked back onstage to say their goodbyes. Handing out guitar picks, drumsticks, and set lists to fans. The crowd cheered and waved. Some were holding up signs they had made.

Noah grabbed a flag that was given to them by a fan from the show prior, holding it out and showing the crowd. It was a print of Noah and Keaton Pierce at Warped Tour in 2017. He set the flag down and took off his glove, kneeling down and putting one arm over the other, bowing his head. Paying his respects to Keaton.

The Crowds Perspective

The Masquerade (Heaven) | Atlanta, GA - Nov 2nd & 4th

“It was my children’s first concert, and a total dream come true for our little family. All the bands were incredible and made our night perfect!” - Ciera Rae

“I drove 10 hours to the first show of the tour in Atlanta, it was my first time seeing them and it was definitely one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. It was truly an amazing experience I’ll never forget and I was blown away by the whole production. A lot of new stuff was implemented on this tour, such as new lights, new songs, new clothing. It was awesome being there when they played 4 songs off the death of piece of mind for the first time ever. I also had VIP so I got to ask them questions and they were the sweetest guys. The whole experience was unforgettable. It was also really nice to see Noah and Nick Ruffilo watching Dayseeker’s set from the balcony, I took a video of that.” - Lethicia Zamboni

“The show was nothing less of absolutely electrifying in my honest opinion. Seeing Bad Omens on their own headlining tour after dropping TDOPOM is the only way to be able to truly see how much the band has grown as a whole and how well this new album is coming into play. You can absolutely tell Noah is having the best time being able to do his own thing and just have fun on stage and really present these newer songs the way they see fit. If you're a fan of Bad Omens, highly highly recommended catching them if they come to your city. It’s a whole different experience seeing them live and they have never disappointed!” - Wynonna Cheyenne

“I’ve been a fan since 2016 when I saw them on the 10 Years In The Black tour and fell in love. The Bad Omens show was nothing less than phenomenal. They definitely put on the best show that I’ve ever seen. Noah’s range is out of this world, Folio is a beast on the drums - def need more drum cams! Jolly’s guitar skills are melodic and beautiful; level expert, and Ruffilo is a badass bassist that cannot be touched! The four are musical masterminds. The four has an awesome and intense stage presence-some of the better that I’ve seen. They make sure they play the music that we all—including them— enjoy. the dedication to Keaton Pierce was gut wrenching but beautiful, I know I wasn’t only one crying in the venue! The guys definitely did Keaton justice on Sympathy!” - Kalaya

“My friend Rachel introduced me to the band earlier this year and we’ve seen them three times in different states since. Noah has an incredible range and possesses one of the best voices in the genres they’re a part of. Being able to go from songs like “The Death of Peace of Mind”, “Like a Villian”, and “Nowhere to go” to harder stuff like “Dethrone”, “Artificial Suicide”, and “Malice” takes incredible skill. The rest of the band is also incredible. I take every opportunity to introduce my friends to them and I’m incredibly happy they’re able to headline their own tour. I’ll see them every time I’m able to. Their stage presence is unforgettable.” - Spencer Fish

“This tour to me, represents power. Power to be angry, to grieve and to hurt. Power to continue and heal through pain. Ive been running from it. It took four complete strangers to make me stop. Bad Omens Cult for life” - Kiipesin Aurinkoon

The Fillmore | Charlotte, NC - Nov. 3rd

“The show was absolutely incredible! Every band put on an amazing set, and Bad Omens really makes it feel more like a once-in-a-lifetime experience than just a concert. I was able to meet Noah after the show and he is so kind and easy to chat with, he seemed just as happy to be there as we were.” - Summer Stephenson

"Bad Omens never ceases to floor me with their energy and vibe. Always leave their shows in excellent spirits with a renewed sense of peace." - Ashley Ridgeway

"The show was absolutely mind blowing. I was lucky enough to be gifted VIP meet and greet for my birthday and realizing just how kind and humble the band is beforehand made everything even more special. Noah’s vocals are absolutely insane live. Watching them reminded me of the intensity I felt seeing BMTH back in the day, yet was so unique and brand new at the same time. My favorite part was definitely the tribute to Keaton Pierce. As a huge Too Close To Touch fan who had the privilege of getting to know Keaton a little bit before his passing, it hit me really hard emotionally. We lost an incredible force in music, and their tribute was absolutely beautiful. If I could have caught every show after that I would have, but I’ll just settle seeing them anytime they come back to NC." - Annaelise Arnold

The Orphem | Tampa, PL - Nov 5th

"All four bands were absolutely amazing and beyond talented. There wasn’t a dull moment. The crowd was very energetic. Everyone was so kind and when someone seemed hurt everyone made sure the person was okay. Overall, I’d say it was one of the best nights of my life and I wish I could experience it all over again! Even the children that happened to be there were having the time of their lives” - Haley Robinson

“The show itself was incredible. I wish I wasn’t shoved out of the way from the barricade by some fans trying to get to the front when I had been there before they got there, but the whole experience overall was great. Bad Omens puts on a great live show.. that was my 3rd time seeing them and I can’t wait to see them again.” - Emily

Rise | Houston, TX - Nov. 7th

“It was honestly an amazing experience. All of the bands were great. Bad omens did such an amazing performance! It was hot, packed, and a little chaotic. Overall best show I’ve ever been to. Hands down. Noah even showed up on the roof after to sing and speak a little .” - Elizabeth Starkey

“We sang for Noah at Rise Rooftop in Houston. He brought a speaker out after the show and from the rooftop played songs and we sang along. It was amazing.” - Norma Garcia

“The show was absolutely amazing! from Thousand Below bringing the energy to get us hyped up. Make them Suffer was insanely good and a very underrated band that I think deserves more recognition for their music. Dayseeker... wow! My second time seeing them and they never disappoint, the feeling they put in their music will have you crying at the end of their set. Bad Omens was amazing!! The stage set up, the setlist, it was all amazing! Noah's vocal range is absolutely phenomenal! This show was insanely great from start to finish, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them all again” - Bryan Medellin

South Side Music Hall | Dallas, TX - Nov. 8th

As an overall concert experience, I can say it was probably one of my favorite concerts I’ve been to. The energy was a little slow to start with the other bands, but everyone got what they went for when Bad Omens performed. - Brittany Vela

"I have always adored bad omens but seeing them live literally blew me away. Their energy & performance was phenomenal." - Haylee Wilson

Marquee Theatre | Tempe, AZ - Nov. 10th

It was incredible. We first saw Bad Omens and Thousand Below 2 years ago at a really small venue in Tempe called Pubrock. It was crazy to see how much Bad Omens has grown. They are probably my favorite band and they absolutely killed it last night! The whole show was amazing. I loved so much they had a fully sold out show. They all deserve it! - Sammy

FOX THEATER | POMONA, CA. - Nov. 11th

“I had the VIP experience which was absolutely amazing. The show was hands down the best I’ve ever been to. The crowd and band were amazing, they sounded perfect live and I met so many amazing people at the show as well.” - Nichole

“The Concrete Jungle Tour was such an amazing tour. The line half an hour before doors open was wrapped around the venue. Everyone of all ages and all walks of life attended to see a great show, and a great show is exactly what we saw. Thousand Below started the night with a very energetic set, they even hung out with fans after their set. Make Them Suffer came on next and damn near stole the show. That band has amazing musicianship and the members looked like they were having a blast on stage. Dayseeker came in to a homecoming show giving it their all as they sang us into the headlining band Bad Omens. Bad Omens came on brining the heat with hits off their newest album. The crowd was singing along and having a blast. Overall this tour is one I’m glad I went to, if the tour wasn’t sold out before it started I would have recommend everyone to buy tickets.” - Joey Jones

“This show was easily the most entertaining concert I’ve been to. On top of the energy in the pit, Noah really encapsulated the energy of a showman and put on an awesome show for the entire crowd.” - Kennedy P.

HOUSE OF BLUES | ANAHEIM, CA. - Nov. 12th

“Honestly the whole show was dope. The sound set up was fantastic, all of the bands energy was 10/10, and just like any metal show i’ve ever been to, the people attending were all dope as hell. Noah Sebastian’s voice has improved so much (despite it already being really good) since the last time I saw him, which was last year when they replaced Every Time I Die when touring with Spiritbox. you can really tell he’s been putting in the work for his vocal health and it’s showing.” - Kailey

“The show was incredible! they sound fantastic live and the energy was great. knowing the venue sold out during presale made me feel lucky that I got to be there, and they definitely put on a hell of a show!” - Lizzie Marquez

The show itself was fantastic full of energy and an experience of its own. I really love the fact that Bad Omens has created a big family within its community. You could go alone or with someone and still are able to make friends and enjoy the show with others. They are amazing and Noah’s vocal cords are just top notch! What you hear on your earphones is what you hear in person!” - Sheyla A.

“I’ve been a fan of Bad Omens since they started. The first song that got me hooked to them was Glass Houses. I arrived right before Bad Omens started playing. I was thinking of actually missing the show. I’ve been going through a hard time lately, as my dad passed away a month ago after battling pancreatic cancer for six years and four months. I haven’t really felt like doing anything fun since, but my husband convinced me to go last minute, and I have no regrets about it. Bad Omens has been there for me through some of the hardest parts of my life. I suffered from depression and anxiety and have a list of ailments that I was in and out of the hospital for over the past couple of years. My dad’s death was the cherry on top. Going to the show last night was the most fun I’d had in years. When Noah Sebastian started singing Just Pretend, I burst into tears. Not only is it my favorite song, but it’s the song I played on repeat to help me sleep at night right after my dad died. It made me feel less alone, and in a way, was comforting. It’s also just a really great song. The atmosphere was really cool. Everyone was so incredibly nice that I met there, and the visuals were even better than any of the videos that I saw from the beginning shows of the tour. When I got home, I posted one of the videos that I took on my Instagram story, and Bad Omens reposted it on theirs. The amount of people who reached out to me to comfort me after was overwhelmingly amazing, and not only people from the US, but from all over the world. It’s really been a hell of a process to go through this grief, but knowing that Bad Omens got my back as well as other fans has been such an amazing comfort. One more thing to add: Noah Sebastian is my inspiration to chase my dreams and become a novelist.” - Sharona Greene

GOLDFIELD TRADING POST | ROSEVILLE, CA. - Nov. 13th

“The show was absolutely mind boggling! I was in my own element with the music and the same type of people. Towards the end of the show (the encore) he was nice enough to allow the fans that were watching from outside the venue to come in for the last few songs. I attended the show in Roseville at the goldfield so it was a SUPER small venue. It really made the show more personal for the fans!” - Zoe Huerta

It was great! A fun time. I felt really lucky that the venue was kind of small! It also felt really special as the first show I’ve attended since 2019. The last show I went to was where I saw Too Close To Touch for the first and final time. It was in the next town over, also around this time of year back in 2019. Bad Omens played one of their songs in tribute to Keaton who passed away this year, and it feels odd how the last two shows I attended are linked like that.” - Tiffany

ROSELAND THEATER | PORTLAND, OR. - Nov. 15th

“It was truly incredible. All the opening bands killed it and had amazing energy. The Bad Omens set was next level. The production from the visuals to the sound quality so far surpassed any metal show I’ve ever been too. The guys definitely put a lot of heart and soul into every moment of it!” - Taylor Harrison

“The show was hands down one of the best I’ve been to. & being 7 months pregnant I’m glad my son got to experience the music and enjoy every minute the way I did. The new albums are so raw and I fell in love the minute I heard them, so hearing them live was surreal. I couldn’t have asked for a better concert , all bands exceeded my expectations!” - Mackenzie Prindel

EL CORAZON | SEATTLE, WA. - Nov. 16th

“Personally, I LOVE going to see live music, especially metal/rock and Bad Omens was my 30th concert I've attended (excluding music festivals). I'm also a huge fan of the band, I discovered them in early June this year and fell in love. That show was without a doubt one of my favorites I've ever attended. I was so impressed by how amazing of a show they were able to put on, both visually and sonically, in a venue as small as El Corazon, especially since everyone was totally packed in there. From my understanding it was one of the smallest venues they played for the whole tour. I loved all the visuals they had on the screen behind them and the audio clips in between songs, it seriously felt so high production, and all the fog they used made everyone even more hype. In terms of the actual performance, it was AMAZING. To the point that the day after the show, I didn't even listen to the music on Spotify, I just watched my concert videos over and over again. The set list was amazing-but l'm biased because | love pretty much every song of theirs. I also LOVED how the whole crowd felt like such loving fans of the band, to the point where at times Noah just let us all sing the songs back to him, which I always love to experience at a concert. I feel like we caught a really special band right before they really take off. I'm honestly so grateful and shocked that I got to see such a great band put on such a good show in such an intimate venue. They've easily become a band I'll have to catch every time they come to town. Next time they come back, l'm sure they'll be playing a bigger venue like the Showbox or even the Neptune Theater or the Paramount. Even though selfishly l'd like to keep seeing them in such an intimate setting, I'm really excited to see what else they're going to do and I know they deserve the success they're getting-and if this is the show they're able to put on in such a small venue, then I can't wait to see what they can do in the future when they inevitably play bigger stages and likely have a bigger budget. So yeah, overall, it was a fucking amazing show and I feel so lucky that I was able to see it. I can't reiterate enough how impressed I was by the performance-every member was so on their game and the music was really amazing and such a joy to see live.” - Ellie

THE DEPOT | SALT LAKE CITY, UT. - Nov. 18th

“The show was amazing!!! Bad Omens has grown so much in the last year. I saw them back in March right after their 3rd album came out and it was amazing. And seeing them again last night was even better. I could tell that they’ve been working hard and just improving their sound all together. And the interaction with the crowd was crazy too. They all just had a ton of energy” - Sawyer Hite

“I was had VIP tickets so being able to interact with the band at the q&a was just a really cool experience. They are all awesome dudes and really put their all into the music they produce, and it seems that they care a great deal for their fan base as well. The opening bands for the show were also incredible. It was really cool to see Thousand Below, Make Them Suffer, and Dayseeker. Even though Dayseeker wasn’t there long and only played 4 songs it was really cool to see Rory just do a small acoustic set. All around it was just an amazing show and I look forward to seeing them again in the future.” - Lilith Graff

“It was an incredible experience to be able to connect with so many people around us. We were able to come together with really amazing people from different places/backgrounds and appreciate the music for different reasons, together.” Tyler Price

SUMMIT | DENVER, CO. - Nov. 20

“My friend Elena and I camped out in line since 7:20AM. We got there before their tour bus did — A week before the show, I had the idea to decorate a pride flag to give to the band and the day of the show, I spent all morning waving it around outside their tour bus. Around 11:30 an uber eats driver approached me with an order of hot chocolates and pastries to deliver to “the person with the flag”. It was an extremely kind gesture from Noah, the lead singer of BO, that I am forever grateful for. He’s an extremely caring, supportive person. to add to that, he also not only held my flag up during the song “what do you want from me?” but he wore it proudly as a cape. After the tragic events that occurred on saturday at an lgbtq+ in Colorado Springs, that display of support brings so much comfort. I have had a lot of fans tell me how much it meant to them and I am very very glad I could be part of something so meaningful. At the end of the show I managed to catch a drumstick from Nick Folio, Bad Omens’s drummer. I also got an opportunity to speak to Steven who does merch for Bad Omens. He immediately recognized me and thanked me for my dedication to the band. He said noah took notice of how long I’d been out in line and decided to do something he felt was right. Steven also said that crew and band have known about my flag ever since I made it, which is crazy. He told me he showed Noah the reaction video to the hot chocolate so it really was a full circle moment too. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at a concert and with a band. Massive thank you to Bad Omens and their crew, so much love for them.” - Lexi

“The show itself was one of the wildest ones I’ve attended. So much happened in less than 24 hours but it was all memorable. My friend and I got there at 7 am and were the only two people waiting for a while, but when people started showing up, we were able to make new friends and have a good time waiting together. It’s amazing how music can bring so many people together. I’ve always been scared to go to concerts alone, but that night showed me how I shouldn’t worry too much. I’m grateful for Bad Omens and my friend Lexi for giving me an opportunity to meet new people and have one of the best nights of my life.The most special moments were probably when Noah himself sent us hot chocolate and pastries and when he grabbed the lgbtq+ flag on stage. Sending us hot chocolate and pastries may seem like a small gesture for some, but to us, it showed how acknowledging, thoughtful, and kind he is. Especially after the reason he sent them. The uber eats guy pulled up and said he was looking for bad omens. obviously that wasn’t us, but when we tell him that, he says to look for the one with the flag out, which is my friend Lexi. Then, when Noah grabbed the flag on stage, waved it around, and wore it like a cape, I know it meant so much to many people in that venue and around the world to see the support. My friend didn’t plan on taking the flag because of what happened in Colorado Springs, but after reading the news, the support meant more.The performance of Bad Omens was incredible. I continue being in so much awe of Noah’s vocal range and love how different each members plays their instruments and parts of the songs. The energies of the members are all different but add to the diversity and different perspectives of the songs. The show had a variety of feelings and emotions, ranging from aggressive to mellow to sad to excited. If you thought Bad Omens sounded good on their album, just wait till you hear them live.” - Elena

“The show for me was one of the best I’ve been to in a long time. I haven’t seen bands interact with their fans or put on such high energy performances in awhile. Every single band sounded wonderful and had a great response from the crowd. Even though Noah of Bad Omens had a sinus infection going on he pushed through and put on an amazing show. Someone made an LGBTQ+ Bad Omens flag and gave it to them and Noah wore it on stage as a cape for part of a song. It was a beautiful thing to see. When it comes to the fans everyone that was around me was very courteous and inclusive. It was a wonderful experience and I’m glad I went!” - Kayla Brown

SKYWAY THEATRE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - Nov. 22nd

“The Concrete Jungle tour blew my mind! Every band that showed up brought so much energy and it ended with a bang. I especially admire Noah for still showing up and giving his all despite not feeling great. I know I'm not the only one to appreciate it as well as the killer music all of the bands put out for their audiences. 10/10 would recommend going to one of their concerts if you haven't had the chance to. You won't regret it.” - Kayla Hatfield

THE RAVE | MILWAUKEE, WI. - Nov. 23rd

“Bad Omens is hands down one of my favorite musical experiences; emphasis on experience. The energy they give and the intricate attention to detail is, in my opinion, masterful. Between the lights, production and consistency in their live performances, it’s really a spiritual thing. I am beyond excited to see them continue to flourish and cannot wait to see what they’re able to create following such a powerful piece of work.” Kait Handel

“The bad omens show brought me to meet some cool people and showed me bands I haven’t heard before that were amazing. It had every aspect you could want tears, nerves, laughter and all out head banging fun. What else could you need?” - Kelsey Stewart

“Exactly 1 year ago I had seen Bad Omens for the first time opening for Ice Nine Kills. Seeing them at The Rave was my 4th time and it was an unbelievable experience. The Concrete Jungle was on a whole other level than what any other Bad Omens show have been. They went over the top with everything they added. The smoke guns, the confetti, the money being thrown into the crowd, the chanting. It was an experience that transcended you into another world. During their song “Concrete Jungle” I held out a crown I had bought for Noah and he noticed it and took the crown and put it on. The venues photographer even got a photograph of it. It was so special to have the moment. I’m so proud of where Bad Omens are and where they’re going. I can’t wait to continue to watch how much they grow as a band.” - Brandi Lyn

“The show was amazing! The openers were fun but Bad Omens is just on another level when they perform. Noah’s voice is so powerful and you can hear the emotion in each song. I cried when they performed the song for Keaton because it was just so beautiful.” - Sam Krebs

“Bad Omens was an incredible experience live. I’ve been following them since their self-titled release and was able to see them with a friend at Warped Tour 2017. I continued to follow all of their releases and wasn’t able to see them again until this tour. The friend I mentioned hadn’t followed their newer releases, however, decided to come this show in Milwaukee with me, my brother, and a few other friends. Not only did this show make this friend a fan again BUT it made me become an even bigger fan. It was insane to see how GOOD this band had become live, not that they weren’t already good back then. This show was just on another level of quality. The atmosphere, the stage design, and the sound itself was immaculate. Whoever does live sound for Bad Omens is a LEGEND. This band is blowing up and if you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, do so ASAP. Before you know it, they’ll be touring arenas.” - Kamii Cebula

“Getting to meet the guys was such an amazing experience. They are some of the most humble and sweet humans who genuinely care about their fans and the music they make. Their music speaks to me in so many ways. There are few bands that I can emotionally connect to and they are one of them. They deserve all of the success coming their way.” - Shelby Richter

CONCORD MUSIC HALL | CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 25th

“The show was a true masterpiece and I don't think it could have gone any better! From just the production itself to Noah vocals and everyone in the band killing and I'm unbelievably proud of them!” - Noelle

HOUSE OF BLUES | CLEVELAND, OH.

Nov. 26th

“My experience was amazing! From VIP down to meeting the boys. Noah’s stage energy was immaculate. His eye contact and his interaction with everyone was amazing as well. We had our moment with each other during “Nowhere to go”. We were both pointing at each other singing “tell me what’s mine, tell me what’s yours”, so that was a very special to me and something i will never ever forget. When the concert ended and they came out , Folio, Nick and Noah were all sweethearts, and i even made Noah giggle while signing my VIP pass! My overall thought of the concert was “HOLY CRAP”. I can’t wait to see them again when they tour!” - Bri Ball

DANFORTH MUSIC HALL | TORONTO, ON.

Nov. 27th

“Being a Bad Omens fan for over 2 years now and considering they’ve been by far my favourite musicians for that span, seeing them for the fourth time of the year was crazy. The show was absolutely unbelievable. The energy from the crowd, the atmosphere everywhere, and the VIP experience beforehand. it was mind blowing. Causing me to cry a lot before the show when I met them. it really could not have been better. A once in a lifetime experience on this tour, setlist was incredible, energy was unmatched to any one of the 20 other concerts I’ve been to before. Unexplainable in so many ways. Too hard to express, a need to understand the feeling of this night would only be possible to be there. speechless.” - Matthew Lewis

BOGARTS | CINCINNATI, OH. - Nov. 29th

“It honestly was one of the best shows I have ever been to. The way they hype up the crowd and just how excited everyone was to see them. The energy was incredible.” - Rachel Williams

“It was my first time seeing Bad Omens in person and it easily became my favorite live performance. Noah's stage presence is astounding and his voice sounds just as perfect as it does in their records. Their final song of the set "What do you want from me?" brought elements that you'd see at a rave to a metal show which was super refreshing. The tribute to Keaton Pierce was heart-breakingly beautiful and I don't think anyone else could have done as much justice to his voice as Noah. Bad Omens has been my favorite band since 2017 and after that performance, they will hold that place in my heart for a long time.” - Kira

BROOKLYN BOWL | NASHVILLE, TN - Nov. 30th

“The Production was immaculate, energy on stage was unmatched, and the emotion in the room during the performance of “sympathy” was overwhelming. An impressive show I will not soon forget.” - Jessica Lundy

“Bad Omens makes me feel heard and their songs are like a hug hidden in screams. This was my second time seeing them this year and I would go a third time in a heartbeat!” - Elaine

“I actually did the meet and greet with them and they were all so kind and wholesome. The Nashville show was super special because we were able to see Sympathy performed by Noah with Too Close to Touch and it absolutely put me in tears. They had the crowd’s energy up and they played their hearts out. This band will absolutely stay a favorite of mine and now they also hold the trophy of being my favorite show. We were able to meet each of them after the show as well. I am SO thankful to have had this wonderful experience all over again.” - Erin Byrd

“It was beautiful and heartfelt. My show had the band Too Close To Touch perform Sympathy with him and it was emotional and breathtaking to witness. The entire show felt like home. Everyone was engaged and active and rowdy.” - Ashley Reyes

THE NORVA | NORFOLK, VA - Dec. 2nd

“Bad Omens was honestly one of the most authentic sounding bands I’ve ever seen. the talent was unmatched and it was a beautiful experience for me and the people I went with. we went to Blue Ridge Rock fest this past Summer but ended up missing them so we immediately got tickets as soon as we saw they were in Virginia.” - Grayson Amos

ROXIAN THEATRE | PITTSBURGH, PA. - Dec. 3rd

“After following Bad Omens for going on five years and seeing them once in 2019, I am beyond amazed at how much they have blown up this last year. Seeing them on December 3rd at Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh made my wildest dreams come true. You could feel the energy from the second they started letting people in the doors and it only grew more intense as the show went on. Bad Omens holds a very dear place in my heart because they helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. I will continue to recommend their music to everyone and anyone! I cannot wait to see where the next year takes this beautiful fandom!” - Erika Lee

“The show meant a lot to me after flying from CA to see them after my best friend passed away suddenly in October. We had planned on one day seeing them for years. So coming to the Pittsburgh show for my birthday weekend made me feel like she was there in spirit. Bad Omens is an amazing band with so much talent that also cares about their fans. The entire show was an amazing experience with an amazing lineup of bands.” - Ghostjess

SAINT ANDREW'S HALL | DETROIT. MI. Dec. 4th

“Definitely the best concert to end the year on. The crowd gave the best energy for all of the bands which is rare. You always feel less alone being in a crowded room singing your favorite songs with people who love the same band as you do.” - Alyssa Hanley

“It was a sold out show, it was packed, the crowd was crazy, and the vibes were immaculate. It was my first time seeing Bad Omens live (finally). I’ve been a fan since their first album and they do not disappoint! It was an amazing concert all around!” - Lisa Andrzejewski

“The tour was incredible from start to finish. Never listened to the other bands but they definitely made me a new fan. Bad Omens never disappointed, all their songs we're amazing live. Noah’s one of the few artists who sound better live and noah is a very cool, very friendly person, and tall. He remembered me from the flint,Mi show which was very cool” - Yahir Chavez

UNION TRANSFER | PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dec. 6th

“The fact that the tour sold out all dates before it even started tells the story. Insane performances from the openers as well, Make Them Suffer even making a fan out of me with how hyped the crowd got and how awesome they sounded. Bad Omens did not disappoint, sounding almost identical to studio and having the entire venue screaming and having a good time. 10/10, can’t wait to catch them on tour again in the future“ - Justin Wright

“It was nothing short of what I thought it would be. I’ve found this band before their rise and I couldn’t be more grateful. It felt like a safe space, just as their music does. For everyone to be present and feel and sing every lyric that we all love so much. The power in the production, graphics, lighting, song choices was everything I could’ve asked for. All the openers were amazing & I am a new fan to all 3. Thank you boys for putting on a show I’ll never forget!” - Selena

CLUB SODA | MONTREAL. QC. - Dec. 7th

“As a musician, I became interested in producing my own songs and Bad Omens has been such an inspiring source for me. So to see them live gave me even more motivation to dive into that field. From A to Z, everything was on point! Noah’s vocal expertise is out of this world. The energy they put on scene makes you wanna jump and scream. The best band I’ve seen live. They deserve all the love.” - Jessica Lapointe

“Bad Omens are definitely rising talents. I've been listening to their music for a few years now and their evolution is brilliant. We can only imagine how far they'll get! Seeing them live is such an experience, they call it "Bad Omens Cult" for a reason + Noah's voice is incredible. He goes from high delicate notes to amazing screaming. The whole setlist is well design, alot of the new album but also so many of their old songs and I was amazed to see everyone knowing every songs, even their first one. And also their cover of Too close to touch. It's like nobody was there by mistake. The "cult" definitely bring out the best of people.” - Amandine

THE PALLADIUM | WORCESTER, MA. - Dec. 9th

“Being able to hear his vocals live was like being in the presents of a god. He’s so talented and knew how to get the crowd going. One of the best concerts I’ve ever attended. Also we had an hour before the opener played so Thousands Below was able to have a large crowd without people getting stuck at check-in.” - Mik

RAMS HEAD LIVE! | BALTIMORE, MD. - Dec. 10th

“The Concrete Jungle tour was more than a concert, it was a definitely an incredible experience. I fell in love with bad omens about a year or so ago and I absolutely love their vibes and the music they make. It’s so unique! They quickly became my favorite band so fast. I was so excited to see they were coming to Baltimore as I really wanted to see them before I deployed. The energy of not only just Bad Omens but ALL the bands was unmatched and it was worth every single penny spent. I also absolutely loved the tribute to Keaton from too close to touch as I was a fan of theirs as well. It was so beautiful. All in all, Bad Omens are some incredible performers and Noah is a powerhouse with his vocals.” - Tsambika

“As someone who’s been to plenty of concerts/show this was the best show I’ve ever been to. Their stage presence/crowd interaction. the production, the lights, the merch, how personal VIP seemed was for me and everything in between. Bad Omens deserves everything and more! This is just the beginning.” - Hannah Waddell

IRVING PLAZA | NEW YORK, NY - Dec. 11 & 12

“It was honestly such an amazing show! Everyone had such high energy and there wasn’t a single dull moment. You could really tell that they just let loose entirely and there was so much interaction with the audience, and they were jumping around and overall having such a great time! I was so excited when they played Mercy, because it’s my favorite song off of FGBGFM! There was also a deep emotional element to the show as well, because they covered Sympathy by Too Close to Touch, and that was such a surreal moment for my best friend and I because we’ve been through some really tough times together and Sympathy was one of those songs that really helped us through those moments so it meant alot to us! Overall I would say that, (at least for this year), it was one of the best shows I was able to attend!” - Kimi

“Bad omens is my favorite band and I’ve seen them 4 times prior to last night in NYC at the Irving plaza. My girlfriend had not been to a metal show prior and she loves bad omens and dayseeker so we flew from South Carolina to NYC just to see them headline. They were phenomenal as always!” - Jake Howerin

“The sheer talent of each member of the band AND their crew is unbelievable, from the sound to the production of the show. I’ve been to a lot of shows and it was easily one of the best ones I’ve been to. If there’s a night I would relive on repeat, it’s definitely this one!” - Brianna

“This is how I’d describe the concert: gothic religious experience for someone who’s never stepped foot into a church. Instruments that rattle your bones, a voice that’s reminiscent of a sirens call, lyrics that everyone and no one can relate to.” - Madison Riggs

“I’ve seen hundreds of bands live, but Bad Omens was definitely the one that stood out from the rest. Folios performance on the drums is insanely entertaining (my favorite part), and the whole band sounds amazing in unison. I even saw them five years ago and they stopped the show to make sure I was okay when I was hit with a crowd surfer… Ever since then they’re had my respect, and they’ve grown so so much as musicians. Whatever they decide to do next will be good, no matter what.” - Nadine Gregorio

THE ANTHENAEUM THEATRE. | COLUMBUS, OH. - Dec. 14th

“That was probably the best show I’ve been to. I purposefully tried not to watch any videos or anything from other shows to be surprised by the sets and they were all perfect. I got to the show 3 and a half hours early to get a good spot and did manage to. That’s the most energy I’ve ever put into a show and it’ll always ring special to me now.” - Nicholas

“I went to 3 shows during the tour of the Concrete Jungle: Cincinnati, Detroit, and Columbus. I fell in love with all the openers on stacked bill and Bad Omens are entertainers unlike any other band I’ve seen. It’s so much to take in between the visuals, how amazing Nick/Jolly/Folio all sound, and the fact that Noah sounds exactly like a record. Noah commands a stage like he was born to do it and it’s hard not to just watch in complete awe. I got to share in these shows with my best friend who I met online through a shared love of Bad Omens and these shows were so magical for us.” - Alexis Bowen

“I attended three shows on this tour! I was able to see them perform in Salt Lake City, Detroit, and Columbus. Each show was somehow better than the last and each band gave an incredible performance every time. I was able to see Rory from Dayseeker put on an acoustic set in Salt Lake as they barely made it to the venue but he still made a point to show up for fans. Bad Omens entire set was the best performance I have ever experienced at a concert. And Noah made each performance a bit unique in some way. Looking forward to another tour in the hopefully near future!” - Sabrina Phillips