Yungblud has teamed up with rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins for a powerful, re-imagined version of his breakout track “Zombie”, marking the first time the band have ever featured on another artist’s recording.
Originally released to huge acclaim, “Zombie” is Yungblud’s fastest-streaming solo single to date, with over 100 million streams, and this new version takes things even further. Produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, the track brings heavier guitars, more urgency and that unmistakable Smashing Pumpkins edge.
The collaboration came full circle after Yungblud and Billy Corgan finally met in Birmingham last year at Black Sabbath’s farewell show. Corgan had been aware of Yungblud for years, praising his raw talent and predicting a long future ahead, making this collaboration feel long overdue.
An official music video, directed by Charlie Sarsfield and starring Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins, lands alongside the release, kicking off a huge year for Yungblud. The track arrives ahead of his sold-out UK arena tour, which launches on 11 April, and follows a landmark year that saw him dominate charts, tour the world and earn multiple Grammy nominations.
Speaking on the track, Yungblud called the collaboration “hard to comprehend”, citing Siamese Dream as a life-changing album and describing “Zombie” as the most personal song on Idols. Billy Corgan added that it was “great fun” lending The Smashing Pumpkins’ voice to a track inspired by their legacy.
With no signs of slowing down, Yungblud continues to bridge generations of rock, and this re-imagined “Zombie” might just be one of his boldest moments yet.
“Zombie” by Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins is out now.
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