Overview
- The new version dropped worldwide at midnight on Jan. 2, delivering a darker, more urgent take on the Idols track.
- Billy Corgan praised the collaboration as personal and meaningful, with his signature guitar sound shaping the rerecording.
- The official video premiered Jan. 2, with NME reporting Charlie Sarsfield as director.
- Yungblud says he emailed Corgan after envisioning a heavier cut, then traveled to Chicago within roughly 10 days to record the track and video.
- The original 'Zombie' is nominated for best rock song at the 2026 Grammys, with Idols up for best rock album as Yungblud continues a run of high-profile rock collaborations.