Los Angeles, California, United States (2015–present) Bad Omens is an American metalcore band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2015 by frontman Noah Sebastian, guitarist Nicholas Ruffilo, and bassist Vincent Riquier. The band later added guitarist Joakim "Jolly" Karlsson, and drummer Nick Folio. The group released their critically acclaimed debut self-titled album in 2016 off Sumerian Records. The idea to form Bad Omens came in 2013 when