LUPONERO Unleash Holiday Havoc with ‘Dad Bod Rok God (Merry Jinglebelly Version)’

Finnish hard-rock trio Luponero return once again to rework their underground hit DAD BOD ROK GOD — this time swapping sun-drenched swagger for full-blown festive chaos. The new Merry Jinglebelly Version transforms the band’s tongue-in-cheek dad-rock anthem into a sleigh-riding, bell-ringing, riff-stuffed celebration of holiday excess.

Since its original release, DAD BOD ROK GOD has taken on a life of its own, amassing 1M+ views on TikTok and over 100,000 views on YouTube (watch), establishing itself as the unofficial anthem of unbothered middle-aged rock supremacy. After this summer’s Summer Heat Version turned up the temperature, Luponero now swerve hard into winter — wrapping the track in a blizzard of bells, choirs, and knowingly over-the-top seasonal sparkle.

The new mix, created by Johan Åberg, fully commits to the holiday spirit. Åberg explains:

“The tambourine has been swapped for two different sleigh bells, panned left and right. The Merry Jinglebelly mix both starts and ends with those bells. A windchime sweeps through the transitions between sections. We’ve added tubular bells in the intro and choruses, and on top of that a glockenspiel that also appears in the bridges and breakdown. But the funniest part is probably that the choir now sings ‘Ho-oh-oh!’ — and it’s also in the build-up, which makes the song a bit longer.”

Frontman Marco Luponero adds:

“If you thought we couldn’t make this song any bigger, stupider, or more gloriously committed to a bit — well, Merry Jinglebelly. This is Dad Bod Rok God dressed in its finest ugly Christmas sweater, kicked back with spiked eggnog, and ready to dance on your kitchen table. Consider it our gift to anyone who thinks holiday music doesn’t rock hard enough.”

The release caps off a major year for Luponero, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album and a European tour that showcased their explosive live presence. Their music — a wild blend of grunge, punk, classic rock, and synthwave — continues to carve out a space that’s loud, emotional, chaotic, and unmistakably their own.

With DAD BOD ROK GOD (Merry Jinglebelly Version), Luponero once again prove that no season is safe from their relentless creativity and sense of humor. Whether you’re trimming the tree, overcooking the ham, or trying to survive yet another family gathering, this is your new holiday battle anthem.