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Yungblud Releases Darker ‘Zombie’ With The Smashing Pumpkins, Video Premieres

The new cut leans into a heavier Siamese Dream–era aesthetic at Yungblud’s request to make the song bite harder.

Overview

  • The reimagined track and its Charlie Sarsfield–directed video arrived Jan. 2 following a Jan. 1 announcement.
  • After calling Billy Corgan to “dig in harder,” Yungblud flew to Chicago and completed the new version and video within about 10 days.
  • The rendition channels the Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream influence, with Yungblud trading vocals with Corgan over heavier guitars.
  • Billy Corgan praised Yungblud and said the band made their take as personal as possible to honor him.
  • The release builds on Yungblud’s recent rock collaborations as “Zombie” and his album Idols receive 2026 Grammy nominations.