Bad Omens currently has four members: Noah Sebastian, Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson, Nick Ruffilo, and Nick Folio. The band formed in 2015 and has had only one major lineup change since then, when Vincent Riquier left in 2018. Here is a clear breakdown of the current Bad Omens members, their roles, and how the lineup evolved.
Who are the current Bad Omens members?
Bad Omens has four current members: Noah Sebastian, Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson, Nick Ruffilo, and Nick Folio. Noah Sebastian is the lead vocalist and one of the band’s main creative forces, while Jolly Karlsson handles guitar and programming. Nick Ruffilo plays bass, Nick Folio is the drummer, and Vincent Riquier remains the only former member tied to a major lineup change.
Former Bad Omens member: Vincent Riquier
Vincent Riquier was part of the original Bad Omens lineup, playing bass and contributing backing vocals. On July 9, 2018, the band announced his departure due to a severe back injury he sustained while touring in Europe. In a public statement, Vincent explained that the injury forced him to reassess what he could handle physically and mentally. He stepped away from the band to focus on recovery and a new path—eventually pursuing a full-time career as a tattoo artist.
Noah Sebastian – Vocals, Production
Noah Sebastian didn’t form Bad Omens by accident. After walking away from his old deathcore band Immoralist, he started writing songs that leaned more into melody, atmosphere, and emotional weight. He kept it quiet at first, writing, producing, and shaping what would eventually become Bad Omens.
By the time Sumerian Records heard the early demos, Noah was 17 and already thinking long-term. He’s since become the band’s main vocalist, producer, and creative director. His studio work shaped The Death of Peace of Mind, and his voice has gone from raw to razor-sharp over the years. Offstage, he’s talked about treating music as a real job—adjusting everything from sleep to diet to get the most out of his instrument.
Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson – Guitar, Programming
Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson is from Sweden and joined early after being introduced by Vincent Riquier. He flew out to the U.S. to work on what was still a loose project—and ended up co-creating the band’s sound. His guitar work is precise, but he’s even more involved on the production side, handling programming and helping mix tracks with Noah.
Jolly brings an industrial, almost mechanical edge to their recent records. If a song sounds like it could play over the end credits of a dystopian movie, he probably had something to do with it.
Nicholas Ruffilo – Bass
Nicholas Ruffilo was in the band from the beginning, originally playing guitar before switching to bass in 2018. He stepped up after Vincent left and never looked back. Aside from holding down the rhythm section, he’s also behind the band’s visual identity—he designed their crown of thorns logo and handles a lot of the branding work.
Away from music, he’s a tattoo artist. He’s even inked some of the other band members, which makes sense considering how closely tied their visuals are to their overall aesthetic.
Nick Folio – Drums
Nick Folio found his way into the band after submitting a drum cover of an early demo. He was tight, on time, and exactly what they needed. Since then, he’s been their steady backbone—whether on fast, heavy tracks or slower, moody ones.
He was one of the guys crammed into that Los Angeles apartment during the band’s early days, sleeping next to the merch pile and rehearsing until they couldn’t hear straight. Through all the changes in their sound, his drumming has adapted without missing a beat.
