Bad Omens brought their Do You Feel Love North American tour to TD Garden—and in doing so, proved they’re no longer just a rising act, but a band fully stepping into arena-scale dominance.
The first band of the evening was President. They are an anonymous English alternative metal band formed in 2025, who blend metal-core with electronica. The band had released no music and were unknown until they were announced to play at that year’s Download Festival, sparking speculation to their identity. Their frontman, the eponymous President, is described by Revolver as “silver-haired, wearing an eerie, not-quite-lifelike mask etched with deep wrinkles and radiating wax-figure unease”. They released their debut EP, King of Terrors, in 2025, which surpassed 50 million streams on Spotify within six months of its release.
The band’s current lineup consists of The President (vocals), Heist (guitarist), Protest (bassist) and Vice (drummer). In an interview with Revolver, it was revealed that the band began as a solo project and later expanded into a full band. Development of the project occurred over several years in complete secrecy until the band was announced as a performer at the 2025 Download Festival in February 2025, confusing fans as no details were released as to who the band was and they had released no music. Shortly afterward, the band created an Instagram page and started posting cryptic teasers.
As the lights dimmed and the band walked on stage, the crowd erupted with excitement. Fans of all ages filled the venue, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The band immediately launched into one of their upbeat songs, setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The band’s stage presence was full of energy. They jumped around the stage, smiled constantly, and clearly enjoyed performing together. Their enthusiasm quickly spread to the crowd, who danced, clapped, and cheered throughout the show. Concertgoers described the band as extremely energetic and even “better live than on their albums,” which shows how strong their live performance can be
Overall, the Presidents’ Boston concert was a fun and exciting experience. With their humorous personalities, catchy songs, and strong connection with the audience, the band proved why they continue to be a favorite among fans. Anyone who enjoys energetic rock music would have had an unforgettable night at this show.
The next band of the evening was Beartooth. They are an American rock band founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Shomo in Columbus, Ohio, in 2012. Originally Shomo performed every instrument when in the studio, before being joined by a four-piece band. Beartooth has been signed to Red Bull Records since 2013; its debut EP Sick was released on July 26, 2013, followed by the debut full-length album Disgusting on June 10, 2014. Since then, Shomo has released a further three studio albums under the Beartooth moniker: Aggressive (2016), Disease (2018), and Below (2021). The band’s fifth studio album, The Surface, was released on October 13, 2023.
Beartooth took the stage for a high-energy concert that left fans exhausted, sweaty, and completely satisfied. Known for blending metal-core aggression with catchy, anthemic choruses, the band delivered a performance that felt both intense and uplifting.
From the moment the lights dimmed, the crowd surged toward the stage. As the band opened their set, the venue erupted with cheers and the first mosh pits of the night formed almost instantly. Front man Caleb Shomo commanded the stage with incredible energy, shouting to the audience and encouraging fans to sing along. His powerful vocals and passionate stage presence made it clear why the band has developed such a dedicated following.
The energy inside the venue never slowed down. Fans crowd-surfed across the room, and massive mosh pits opened during the heaviest breakdowns. Concertgoers online often describe Beartooth shows as intense but incredibly fun, with fans “moshing their hearts out and singing like it’s nobody’s business.”
By the end of the night, the Boston audience was completely worn out—but in the best way possible. The band closed their set with one last explosive performance, leaving the crowd chanting and cheering long after the final note faded.
The last band of the evening was American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia, Bad Omens, formed in 2015 by vocalist and producer Noah Sebastian, guitarist Nicholas Ruffilo, and bassist Vincent Riquier. The band was later joined by guitarist and producer Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson and drummer Nick Folio, releasing their debut self-titled album in 2016 under Sumerian Records. Their second studio album, Finding God Before God Finds Me, was released in 2019. bad omens
The night built steadily. With openers setting the tone, the energy in the room was already buzzing by the time Bad Omens took the stage. But the shift from anticipation to immersion was immediate: the lights dropped into near-total darkness, and a wave of synth-heavy ambience rolled through the arena before erupting into their opening track “Specter.”
Front man Noah Sebastian commanded the stage with a kind of restrained intensity that felt tailor-made for a venue this size. Rather than sprinting across the stage or hyping the crowd between every song, he leaned into atmosphere—letting his voice carry the performance. His ability to flip from fragile, almost whispered melodies into full, guttural screams was even more striking live, echoing across the massive space without losing clarity.
The setlist was a mix of old and new material. They broke down their setlist into tapes which after each tape it told a story. Despite the scale, the band stayed impressively tight—never drifting into the kind of overproduced stiffness that can plague arena shows. After the second tape had started, the band was starting to play their hit song “Limits” when it got abruptly stopped mid way through due to an injured fan. The band left the stage for a brief interlude and finally came back once the situation had been handled by medical staff, and security. They cut the show short and continued to play the next song which was “Artificial Suicide.”
What made the Boston show stand out was its pacing. Instead of front-loading all the heavy hitters, the band structured the set like a slow burn. Midway through, the energy dipped into more atmospheric territory—phones lit up the crowd, and thousands of voices sang along in near unison. Those moments of stillness made the breakdowns that followed feel explosive by comparison.
The crowd played a huge role in the night’s success. Boston audiences are known for being loud, but this felt different—less chaotic, more collective. There were pits near the floor, sure, but just as many moments where the entire arena seemed locked into the same emotional wavelength.
If there was any lingering question about whether Bad Omens could translate their meticulously produced sound to an arena, Boston answered it. The performance wasn’t just loud or technically solid—it was immersive, deliberate, and emotionally charged.
In a venue built for spectacle, Bad Omens didn’t rely on excess. Instead, they leaned into control, contrast, and atmosphere—and walked away with a performance that felt massive without ever losing its intimacy.
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