US EditionYungblud Announces New Version of Zombie with The Smashing Pumpkins
Yungblud collaborated with The Smashing Pumpkins for a darker, aggressive version of "Zombie," recorded in Chicago and inspired by the band's Siamese Dream era sound.
- Released worldwide at midnight, the new heavier version of 'Zombie' by Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins dropped Friday , following his Thursday announcement and Instagram teasers.
- Yungblud said he was drawing on the Pumpkins' Siamese Dream era and Billy Corgan's guitar aggression while making 'Zombie', envisioning a darker alternate to the album cut.
- Within 10 days, Yungblud flew to Chicago, the Pumpkins' hometown, to record the new track and film its music video after previewing the collaboration in a Loudwire interview and on Instagram Stories.
- With Grammy nods for 'Zombie' and Idols, the collaboration builds on Yungblud’s work with Aerosmith and the late Ozzy Osbourne, boosting his rock credibility.
- He had originally held back because he softened a heavier version fearing it sounded too much like the Pumpkins, yet he always imagined a darker take.
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The young alternative rock singer, Yungblud, has just revealed to the public a new version of his song Zombie. This time, it is a collaboration with the iconic band The Smashing Pumpkins. This completely reinvented version includes a duet between the young musician and the vocalist and leader of the band, Billy Corgan. Yunblud collaborates with The Smashing Pumpkins and relaunchs Zombie During a conversation with NME, Corgan stated: "Yungblud's …
The Smashing Pumpkins featured on new version of Yungblud's 'Zombie'
“Zombie” feat. The Smashing Pumpkins single artwork. (Locomotion Recordings/Capitol Records) The Smashing Pumpkins have teamed up with Yungblud for a new version of his song “Zombie.” The “1979” outfit lends their signature ’90s alt-rock sound to the track, while Billy Corgan sings lead on the second verse and harmonizes with Yungblud on the chorus. Yungblud previously guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and they both performed …
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