YUNGBLUD, The Smashing Pumpkins - Zombie (Official Music Video)
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YUNGBLUDVEVO is the official YouTube channel for YUNGBLUD (Dom Harrison), a Grammy-nominated British rock artist known for his raw, energetic style blending punk, pop, and alternative rock with themes of mental health and rebellion. His credibility stems from chart-topping albums like the Grammy-nominated 'Idols' and high-profile collaborations with legends like The Smashing Pumpkins and Aerosmith. The channel delivers official music videos with cinematic production, amassing millions of views through authentic, youth-driven content.
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This official music video features a reimagined, darker version of YUNGBLUD's Grammy-nominated song 'Zombie' featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, directed by Charlie Sarsfield with creative input from Jesse Jo Stark and YUNGBLUD. The lyrics explore profound themes of emotional pain, self-doubt, mental fragility ('looking like a zombie'), and the fear of rejection amid a indifferent world, underscored by imagery of isolation and existential longing. Released as part of YUNGBLUD's 'Idols' album era, it stems from a personal inspiration drawn from The Smashing Pumpkins' sound, particularly Billy Corgan's mentorship and their shared performance at the Black Sabbath farewell concert.
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The video dropped on January 2, 2026, just days ago, sparking buzz as a fresh collaboration between rising star YUNGBLUD and alt-rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins, building on their mutual admiration highlighted in recent interviews and podcasts. Its timing aligns with YUNGBLUD's landmark 2025 chart success and Grammy buzz for 'Zombie,' amplified by fan excitement over Billy Corgan's involvement and the song's evolution into a heavier rock rendition. Music outlets like Loudwire and Louder Than War are covering it widely, fueling shares across social platforms.
💡Fun Facts
- 1YUNGBLUD first connected with Billy Corgan at the Black Sabbath farewell concert 'Back To The Beginning' in Birmingham last July, where both honored Ozzy Osbourne.
- 2Billy Corgan predicted YUNGBLUD's 50-year career longevity in a 2023 interview and compared his evolution to Elton John on his podcast 'The Magnificent Ones.'
- 3The collaboration reimagines 'Zombie,' a track indirectly inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins, with Corgan calling it a 'zig-zag voice' addition to honor YUNGBLUD.
- 4YUNGBLUD cited 'Siamese Dream' as a lifeline during his youth, making this collab a dream realization with his longtime musical heroes.
- 5This follows YUNGBLUD's 2025 collabs with Aerosmith on 'One More Time' EP and a Black Sabbath cover at the same Ozzy tribute event.
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