The Cruel Intentions release music video from the featured track “Triple Threat” from their latest album “All Hail Hypocrisy”!
The video was shot at the release-concerts in Bodø and Oslo, two epic nights of rock and celebration at the end of May. Filmed and edited by Marcus Undhagen at Sinus Stormen Bodø, Revolver Oslo and at Lucky L Tattoo in Bodø.
The song is playful, teasing, fast and dark. And even if it’s a fast paced punk-rock song this might be the most complex song on the album: From the small signature changes/up and down tempo, metal breakdowns, groovy solo; all makes the dynamic and diverge mix of parts in this song, which has already established itself as a live favorite.
And then we of course have the three words in the chorus, which is so cliche that it works. Why just not say it like it is? It’s about the consequences of having too much of a good time. The dark side of the temptations that we all encounter when we sell our bodies to the night! The perils of rock n roll decadence, as a famous band once said; We’ve all been there.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS ARE: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
ABOUT THE CRUEL INTENTIONS The last couple of years have seen explosive growth in The Cruel Intentions’ popularity. Heavy touring, energetic live shows, paired with the release of critically acclaimed music and major placements in popular series, have seen the band grow into a favorite with fans and media alike.
Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. With over 13 million Spotify streams, 247K monthly listeners, 413K fans in 173 countries, and 2.2+ million YouTube views, the band’s footprint is unmistakable.
Their songs “Jawbreaker,” “Sick Adrenaline,” “Borderline Crazy,” “Reapercussion,” and “Reckoning” are all heavily featured across seasons 1 and 2 of the HBO/DC Comics hit “Peacemaker”, earning them worldwide exposure and public praise from the show’s director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, who openly calls The Cruel Intentions one of his favorite bands.
The band’s momentum has taken them across Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US, including major festivals such as Sweden Rock Festival, Tons of Rock, Summer Breeze, Monsters of Rock Cruise (x2) and The Mountain Festival (US). Their name has graced the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Classic Rock Magazine, and countless rock radios and webzines.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS are exactly what you want and fully expect them to be: easy-going, fast-paced modern sleaze with gasoline in their veins and zero regard for the brake pedal.
The band was founded back in 2015 and consists of Mats Wernerson, Lizzy DeVine, Kristian Solhaug, and Robin Nilsson. They’re a Swedish/Norwegian, Oslo-based hard rock force, channeling the aesthetics of Guns N’ Roses and Mötley Crüe, injecting it with pop-punk punch and melodic hard-rock swagger bringing the legacy of good old rock ’n’ roll to new generations.
2026 sees the band return with “All Hail Hypocrisy”, a highly anticipated third album showcasing the band’s raw and unfiltered attitude, accompanied by playful riffs, high energy, and a unique style. On “All Hail Hypocrisy”, The Cruel Intentions are truly bringing their A-game, delivering their most hard-hitting, ambitious, and well-written album to date.
“Getting creative with Erik using all sorts of vintage classic amps and playing around with ideas was extremely inspiring and really did make this album feel much more alive and essential in shaping the sound. The songs were recorded old school.” – Kristian Solhaug
Working with someone they both knew and trusted to understand the band’s vision was a major lift for the production of the album.
“Recording with my good friend Erik is the coolest thing ever. Memories of a lifetime. This time he pushed me to the max, making me go crazier than ever on the drums! And I’m grateful for that. Got a good vibe from the first beat. This album is raw, hard, and in your face!” – Robin Nilsson
The band really poured their hearts and souls into the making of All Hail Hypocrisy, serving up unfiltered energy molded into feel-good hard rock.
This time around, the band also chose to focus less on pre-production and more on the production itself, seeking greater creative freedom in the studio during recording. As a result, the songs on All Hail Hypocrisy are harder and faster, while the song structures and details show more complexity and substance than on previous albums.
“This album stands out since it pretty much got formed along the way, where some of the songs changed or got finished in the studio while recording. The song ‘Wasteland’ was written and recorded on the last day in the studio. I’ve known Erik for years, but we never wrote any songs together until now, and it was pure excitement. He’s a creative genius!” Mats Wernerson
The album itself was written between tours. Some ideas made it, some got trashed, but the result is an album that stays true to The Cruel Intentions’ raw and reckless sound, while at the same time showcasing just how much the band has evolved.
“This record’s lyrics are pretty much a reflection of everything I’ve lived in the highs, the lows, the chaos, and the bits of beauty buried in all of it. It’s about chasing dreams, screwing up, getting back up, and still believing in rock ’n’ roll even when the world feels like it’s burning. Every song came from something real. Nights that got too wild, people who pushed too far, and moments where I thought I’d lost it all but somehow kept going. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being alive, loud, and honest.” Lizzy DeVine
Now finally, with the collaboration with Erik (producer/mix /mastering) and a solid team effort, the stage is set for “All Hail Hypocrisy” to be released.
An aggressive melodic bombshell of a rock album!
The band concludes: “We’re extremely happy to have completed an album we are proud of and satisfied with, and are eager to present this to a rock ’n’ roll-starving worldwide audience! So it begins.”
“All Hail Hypocrisy” was released everywhere May 29th 2026.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS ARE: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
ABOUT THE CRUEL INTENTIONS The last couple of years have seen explosive growth in The Cruel Intentions’ popularity. Heavy touring, energetic live shows, paired with the release of critically acclaimed music and major placements in popular series, have seen the band grow into a favorite with fans and media alike.
Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. With over 13 million Spotify streams, 247K monthly listeners, 413K fans in 173 countries, and 2.2+ million YouTube views, the band’s footprint is unmistakable.
Their songs “Jawbreaker,” “Sick Adrenaline,” “Borderline Crazy,” “Reapercussion,” and “Reckoning” are all heavily featured across seasons 1 and 2 of the HBO/DC Comics hit “Peacemaker”, earning them worldwide exposure and public praise from the show’s director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, who openly calls The Cruel Intentions one of his favorite bands.
The band’s momentum has taken them across Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US, including major festivals such as Sweden Rock Festival, Tons of Rock, Summer Breeze, Monsters of Rock Cruise (x2) and The Mountain Festival (US). Their name has graced the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Classic Rock Magazine, and countless rock radios and webzines.
Oslo-based hard rock outfit THE CRUEL INTENTIONS are back with their explosive new single “All Hail Hypocrisy”, April 24. The song is also the title track from their upcoming third album, set for release on May 29.
“All Hail Hypocrisy” is a defiant statement against manipulation, double standards, and the culture of playing the victim. Fueled by frustration with fake people and twisted narratives, the track captures the moment when patience runs out and there’s nothing left but calling it as it is. It’s loud, unapologetic, and driven by a refusal to play along with the game.
With their upcoming album All Hail Hypocrisy, the band steps into a new chapter. The record showcases a raw and unfiltered attitude, packed with playful riffs, relentless energy, and a distinct sense of identity. It marks their most ambitious and fully realized work to date, pushing both their songwriting and sonic intensity further than ever before.
ABOUT THE CRUEL INTENTIONS The last couple of years have seen explosive growth in The Cruel Intentions’ popularity. Heavy touring, energetic live shows, paired with the release of critically acclaimed music and major placements in popular series, have seen the band grow into a favorite with fans and media alike.
Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. With over 13 million Spotify streams, 247K monthly listeners, 413K fans in 173 countries, and 2.2+ million YouTube views, the band’s footprint is unmistakable.
Their songs “Jawbreaker,” “Sick Adrenaline,” “Borderline Crazy,” “Reapercussion,” and “Reckoning” are all heavily featured across seasons 1 and 2 of the HBO/DC Comics hit “Peacemaker”, earning them worldwide exposure and public praise from the show’s director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, who openly calls The Cruel Intentions one of his favorite bands.
The band’s momentum has taken them across Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US, including major festivals such as Sweden Rock Festival, Tons of Rock, Summer Breeze, Monsters of Rock Cruise (x2) and The Mountain Festival (US). Their name has graced the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Classic Rock Magazine, and countless rock radios and webzines.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS ARE: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
High energy rock outfit THE CRUEL INTENTIONS released their explosive new single, “Wasteland,” on March 27, 2026. A blistering track born from raw creativity and last-minute studio magic, “Wasteland” captures the band at their most immediate, unfiltered, and emotionally charged.
Written and recorded on the very last day in the studio, “Wasteland” came together in a moment of pure spontaneity. The track also marks a first time songwriting collaboration between Lizzy and longtime friend and producer Erik Mårtensson, resulting in a creative spark that helped shape the song’s distinct edge.
“Wasteland captures the feeling of total burnout in a world that’s lost its way. It’s a raw, sarcastic take on modern chaos, when everything’s falling apart and someone still finds a way to make it all about themselves. Equal parts frustration and dark humor, it’s an anthem for the disillusioned.” – The Cruel Intentions
Reflecting on the songwriting process, Mats adds: “The song ‘Wasteland’ was written and recorded on the last day in the studio. I’ve known Erik for years, but we never wrote any songs together until now, and it was pure excitement. He’s a creative genius!”
The release of “Wasteland” arrives at a time of remarkable momentum for The Cruel Intentions.
Over the past few years, the band has experienced explosive growth fueled by relentless touring, electrifying live performances, and a steady stream of critically acclaimed releases.
The new album “All Hail Hypocrisy” arrives on May 29th via Indie Recordings.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
ABOUT THE CRUEL INTENTIONS The last couple of years have seen explosive growth in The Cruel Intentions’ popularity. Heavy touring, energetic live shows, paired with the release of critically acclaimed music and major placements in popular series, have seen the band grow into a favorite with fans and media alike.
Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. With over 13 million Spotify streams, 247K monthly listeners, 413K fans in 173 countries, and 2.2+ million YouTube views, the band’s footprint is unmistakable.
Their songs “Jawbreaker,” “Sick Adrenaline,” “Borderline Crazy,” “Reapercussion,” and “Reckoning” are all heavily featured across seasons 1 and 2 of the HBO/DC Comics hit “Peacemaker”, earning them worldwide exposure and public praise from the show’s director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, who openly calls The Cruel Intentions one of his favorite bands.
The band’s momentum has taken them across Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US, including major festivals such as Sweden Rock Festival, Tons of Rock, Summer Breeze, Monsters of Rock Cruise (x2) and The Mountain Festival (US). Their name has graced the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Classic Rock Magazine, and countless rock radios and webzines.
January has passed and February saw all New Year’s resolutions fail. Making it the perfect moment for THE CRUEL INTENTIONS to release their latest single “Living Out of Line”.
A melodic joyride of a song; an anthem to bad choices, great self-esteem and low impulse control.
Driven forth by aggressive drums, hefty guitars and Lizzy Devine’s raw and almost callous vocals, “Living Out of Line” carry the sarcasm and attitude of classic scandirock.
The band comments: “Living Out of Line is an unapologetic dive into self-destruction and indulgence. It’s about the rush of living on the edge, chasing every high, and knowing it can’t last, but doing it anyway. A high-voltage anthem for anyone who’s ever chosen chaos over control.”
Where Beating in My Chest had a nostalgic twist, Living Out of Line is very much about living in the present. Sometimes the best way to overcome challenges is to blow out some steam.
So, lean back and enjoy the ride! Life is about more than healthy choices.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS ARE: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
When times are tough, The Cruel Intentions go harder. Serving you fast-paced and reckless rock, tainted by the love of life and a surge of raw energy, the Swedish/Norwegian band based in Oslo channels Guns N’ Roses and Mötley Crüe, adds pop-punk punch and melodic hard-rock swagger, and brings classic Rock ’n’ Roll straight into today’s youth culture.
Founded in 2015, the band has built a reputation through heavy touring, explosive live shows, and worldwide media acclaim. Their music is fast, dark, humorous, and punishing, feel-good chaos rooted in rock history and impossible not to love.
They’ve toured Europe, the UK, Australia, and the US, hitting major festivals like Sweden Rock, Tons of Rock, Summer Breeze, and the Monsters of Rock Cruise, while gracing the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Classic Rock Magazine. Lizzy DeVine’s years fronting Vains of Jenna in L.A, during the golden age of Rock ’n’ Reality TV, infuse The Cruel Intentions with unapologetic attitude and swagger.
The Cruel Intentions have also gained global attention through HBO/DC’s Peacemaker, with tracks like “Jawbreaker” and “Reckoning” featured across both seasons, earning praise from director James Gunn. With two critically acclaimed albums on Indie Recordings, The Cruel Intentions remain one of modern rock’s most exciting, reckless, and addictive forces.
Riding on the recent success of having two more songs featured in the acclaimed HBO/DC series Peacemaker, the Scandinavian menace known as THE CRUEL INTENTIONS are back in full force launching a new single together with a hard-hitting music video.
Today, the band releases “Beating in My Chest,” a high-octane burst of Sunset Strip swagger that digs into the heart of Lizzy DeVine’s years in Los Angeles.
The track mixes nostalgia, grit and melodic sleaze-rock energy into one roaring anthem, an electrified postcard from a time filled with wild nights, big ambitions and zero regrets.
“‘Beating In My Chest’ channels the rush of my L.A. years, a roaring mix of nostalgia, grit and heart straight from the Sunset Strip. It’s basically my love letter to L.A.,the nights, the chaos, the dreams. That city still runs in my veins, no matter how far I go,” says DeVine.
Fueled by racing riffs, sharp hooks and the band’s signature blend of melodic hard rock and modern sleaze, “Beating In My Chest” lands as a raw and irresistibly catchy modern-rock anthem. At the same time, they’re releasing a new music video directed by Max Ljungberg, adding even more edge and attitude to the track. Together, this release strengthens their status as one of the most relentless forces in today’s rock scene.
With two critically acclaimed albums on Indie Recordings and millions of global streams, the band has already carved out a solid international presence. Their profile rose even higher with a total of five songs featured in HBO/DC’s Peacemaker, accompanied by praise from director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. Building on that momentum, the Oslo-based Swedish/Norwegian outfit continues to grow their reach while staying true to their raw, adrenaline-fueled roots.
THE CRUEL INTENTIONS are: Lizzy DeVine – Vocals & Guitar Kristian Solhaug – Guitar Mats Wernerson- Bass Robin Nilsson – Drums
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