Industry Apr 17, 2026

OMD's "Nuclear Holocaust" Song a Hit at Weddings

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" Song a Hit at Weddings

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) recorded a song about nuclear holocaust that was described as "bright, perky" and "insanely catchy." The band felt uneasy about the juxtaposition of the upbeat musical style with the dark lyrical theme. Originally reported by MusicRadar.