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Swedish melodic rock force THE DEVIL WEARS NADA have released their new single ‘Elephant In The Room, out now on Eonian Records. In conjunction with the single are details of their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘In Lust We Thrust’, arriving on CD and limited-edition coloured vinyl via Eönian Records on Friday, July 3, 2026. Pre-orders will launch in late spring at www.eonianrecords.com. 

Swedish rock band The Devil Wears Nada return with their new single “Elephant in the Room”, a bold and emotionally charged power ballad that blends 80s nostalgia with modern melodic rock production. Co-written by the band alongside Sampsa Astala – best known as a former member of Finnish rock giants Lordi and co-winner of the Eurovision Song Contest – the track marks a significant moment in the band’s creative journey. The collaboration brings together cinematic songwriting, strong melodic hooks, and a sense of grandeur inspired by the golden era of pop-rock. 

Drawing inspiration from classic acts like Roxette, “Elephant in the Room” aims to capture the spirit of the 80s dancefloor while adding a contemporary edge.  

“This is a song that makes you feel like you’ve been transported straight back to an 80s dancefloor,” says guitarist Henrik. “There’s something about the melody and atmosphere that just pulls you into that world.” 
Ludvig adds: “We really wanted to create something that gives you that nostalgic rush – like a flashback to a time none of us actually lived through. We’re all 90s kids, but there’s something magical about that era that we wanted to bring back.” 

The collaboration with Astala also highlights the band’s ambition and direction moving forward: “Working with Sampsa has been an incredible experience. Being able to write with someone who’s been part of Eurovision history and a band like Lordi is both inspiring and surreal. This track is just a taste of what’s to come.”

“Elephant in the Room” serves as the next glimpse into the band’s upcoming album ‘In Lust We Thrust‘, set for release on July 3rd – a record that promises bigger hooks, bigger emotions, and an even more expansive sound. With this release, The Devil Wears Nada continue to establish themselves as a rising force in melodic rock, blending nostalgia with a fresh and modern identity. — For fans of: Roxette, 80s pop-rock, melodic rock, cinematic power ballads.

Scandinavia has long been a breeding ground for world-class melodic rock and AOR, and from Falköping, Sweden, THE DEVIL WEARS NADA emerges as a formidable new torchbearer of that tradition. Rooted in the golden era of melodic hard rock, from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, the band fuses nostalgic grandeur with a dramatic, contemporary edge. Drawing theatrical inspiration from icons such as Alice Cooper, Ghost, and Lordi, they seamlessly merge arena-ready Scandinavian melodies with horror aesthetics and vintage hard rock energy.
 
Their debut album, Postalgia, on Eönian Records, earned global acclaim for its signature blend of cinematic flair, soaring vocal lines, and hook-laden choruses. Initially released under the name ‘Adecence’ in an ultra-limited pressing of just 100 CDs, the album quickly became a coveted collector’s item. Reintroduced and remastered under THE DEVIL WEARS NADA, the album featured two new studio recordings, a high-octane cover of “1989” by fellow Swedish rockers Nestor, and expanded deluxe packaging; the release became one of Eönian Records’ best-selling titles.
 
With upcoming album ‘In Lust We Thrust’, THE DEVIL WEARS NADA hope to shatter expectations and raise their creative bar to towering new heights. Fans of Nestor, Da Vinci, 220 Volt, and FM will recognize the soaring hooks, polished harmonies, and arena-sized ambition that define classic Scandinavian melodic rock. Yet this is far more than a nostalgic revival, it’s a bold reawakening.
 
Brimming with explosive choruses, cinematic atmosphere, and razor-sharp modern production, ‘In Lust We Thrust’ plans to deliver a revitalized, high-impact vision of the genre, poised to captivate longtime ’80s hard rock and glam metal loyalists and ignite a new generation of melodic rock devotees alike.

Guitarist Henrik Westergren describes the band’s sound, “Take the raw pulse of the ’70s, ’80s hard rock and glam metal, and mix it with our fascination for the macabre and the dramatic, that’s where THE DEVIL WEARS NADA lives.”
“It’s Ludvig’s songwriting sensibility mixed with our collective love for the bizarre and dramatic,” Westergren adds. “It creates something that’s both familiar and unsettling; in the best way possible.“
He concludes: “If you’re reading this, thank you, for taking the time to listen, and hopefully for supporting this album built from blood, sweat, and countless hours of passion. Let’s keep the spirit of melodic rock alive and loud. THE DEVIL WEARS NADA is just getting started.”

‘In Lust We Thrust’ album track list: 
96.2 FM Postalgia Radio 
Brat With a Baseball Bat 
Last Forever 
Misery Is You 
In Lust We Thrust 
Elephant In the Room 
Victoria (Featuring Evan Stanley) 
Dead & Breakfast 
Shotgun Wedding 
Wednesday 
Ms. Black Widow 

The Devil Wears Nada is:
Ludvig Alfvén on Drums, Keyboards, & Backing Vocals
Linus Johansson on Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Henrik Westergren on Lead Guitars, Keyboards, & Backing Vocals
Fredrik Svensson Carlström on Bass

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