Rocking Dread: Fake Paradise Unleashes “Bad Omen”
Just in time for spooky season, Saskatoon’s Fake Paradise is ready to haunt your speakers with their newly released horror single, “Bad Omen.” These Canadian hell raisers capture the spirit of Halloween by invoking pure terror and dread through their signature sound: a powerful fusion of blues-drenched classic rock and ’70s heavy metal. The track itself was born from a genuine nightmare—Frontman Jace Irvine’s chilling dream of a demonic entity relentlessly pursuing and ripping him apart.
As drummer and background vocalist Oishik Khan explains,
“The eerie unease, as well as the heart-thumping fear of a horror flick, is what we wanted to capture.”
Review
“Bad Omen” is based on a terrifying, real-life nightmare. The track successfully translates primal fear into a blues-drenched heavy metal hammer blow, arriving just ahead of Halloween to deliver a powerful sonic punch that perfectly matches the encroaching darkness of the season.
The track wastes no time, plunging the listener straight into the horror. The lyrics begin building relentless dread with the simple, chilling image of the “Old black shadow,” quickly moving from a faint, unsettling presence to the terrifying realization that “This conjuring evil locks onto you.” That feeling of crushing helplessness is palpable, as desperate pleas for salvation are met only with an uncaring silence.
“Bad Omen” is not just a Halloween novelty; it’s a testament to the band’s mastery of atmosphere and groove. It’s a wicked, high-energy cut of vintage rock fury—and a seriously bad omen for your peace of mind.