Industry Apr 17, 2026

OMD's "Nuclear Holocaust" Pop Song: An Anti-War Anthem

And it’s pretty much the only song about a nuclear bomb you can get away with playing at a wedding

Originally published by MusicRadar
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OMD's "Nuclear Holocaust" Pop Song: An Anti-War Anthem

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) recorded a pop song about nuclear holocaust that was both catchy and disquieting. The band expressed unease that such a topic was presented in an upbeat manner, noting its unique status as a potentially wedding-appropriate song about nuclear war. Originally reported by MusicRadar.