Overview

• The Charlie Sarsfield-directed video premiered May 30 and casts Oscar nominee Florence Pugh as an exhausted NHS nurse who breaks down in a hospital setting.
• Yungblud wrote ‘Zombie’ about feelings of deterioration and ugliness inspired by his grandmother’s serious injury and his own battles with eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
• The anthemic track, backed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is the third single from his dual-release album Idols, arriving June 20.
• Ahead of Idols, Yungblud will stage intimate UK shows in June and launch a North American headline tour on August 23 in Los Angeles.
• Healthcare workers in the video’s comments have praised its raw portrayal of burnout, underscoring Yungblud’s focus on mental health and resilience.