Yungblud, Smashing Pumpkins Release Reimagined Zombie

Yungblud has released a reimagined collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins on his hit song "Zombie," blending the British artist's emotive vocals with the rock band's signature heavy guitar sound in a darker take on the track from his 2025 album "Idols."

The new version, which dropped worldwide at midnight on January 2, 2026, begins with Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, delivering the first verse and chorus in a style close to the original. Billy Corgan then assumes lead vocals for the second verse, as the Pumpkins' layered guitars drive the song into a more aggressive finale. An official music video, directed by Charlie Sarsfield, premiered later that day at 1 p.m. ET. Yungblud announced the project on Instagram the previous evening, sharing black-and-white photos with Corgan and the band alongside a snippet of the track.

The collaboration stems from Yungblud's long-standing admiration for The Smashing Pumpkins. In an interview with Loudwire, he explained that "Zombie" drew inspiration from the band's 1993 album "Siamese Dream," capturing its mix of melancholy and aggression. The original recording was heavier, but Yungblud toned it down to avoid sounding too...