YUNGBLUD RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF BEST ROCK SONG GRAMMY® NOMINATED “ZOMBIE”

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ZOMBIE (ACOUSTIC)” DIRECTED BY JESSE JO STARK

NOMINATED ACROSS ALL MAJOR ROCK CATEGORIES FOR 68^TH ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS

YUNGBLUD AND AEROSMITH’S ‘ONE MORE TIME’ EP DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP ROCK CHART, TOP 10 IN BILLBOARD 200 AND NO. 1 ON U.K. ALBUM CHARTS

SOLD-OUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS MAY 1, 2026

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“ZOMBIE (ACOUSTIC)”

SOLD OUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

05/01 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre – Sterling Heights, MI
05/02 – Coca-Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON
05/04 – KEMBA Live! - Outdoor Amphitheater – Columbus, OH*
05/06 – The Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
05/07 – Everwise Amp at White River – Indianapolis, IN
05/09 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
05/11 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
05/13 – UCCU Center – Orem, UT
05/15 – WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA
05/16 – Theater Of The Clouds – Portland, OR
05/19 – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
05/20 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA
05/22 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
05/25 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
05/28 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
05/29 – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX
06/01 – Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, FL
06/02 – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood – Hollywood, FL
06/04 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC
06/06 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, NJ
06/07 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
06/09 – Leader Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA
06/10 – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY
06/13 – Synovus Bank Amphitheater – Atlanta, GA

*Not A Live Nation Date 
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12 DECEMBER 2025 (TORONTO, ON) - Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated rock star Yungblud returns today with an acoustic version of his Best Rock Song GRAMMY® nominated hit “Zombie.” The heart-wrenching ballad is widely regarded as one of his most profound releases to date, written for his late grandmother who died from alcoholism and showcasing a striking new depth in his songwriting. The new version of the track is accompanied by an intimate music video, directed by Jesse Jo Stark.

Listen to “Zombie (Acoustic)” HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.

Speaking about the track, Yungblud explained, “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before. It’s about the feeling of deterioration and ugliness; shutting out the world and the people we love out of the fear of becoming a burden or an embarrassment.”

The original version was accompanied by a powerful music video—described as a “love letter to nurses around the world,” and starring Academy Award-nominated Florence Pugh – Watch HERE.

The new release follows a whirlwind year for the British rock star, who has been nominated across all three rock categories at the 68th annual GRAMMY® Awards, taking place in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026. He earned nominations for Best Rock Album for IDOLS (Capitol Records), Best Rock Song for the powerful ballad “Zombie,” and Best Rock Performance for his moving cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.”

Continuing a year defined by standout moments, Yungblud also delivered a powerful tribute to his idol and friend Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV Video Music Awards, performing alongside Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt in a moment that celebrated the enduring legacy of one of rock’s most influential figures [WATCH HERE].

Further underscoring his breakout year, Yungblud earned his first-ever Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 with One More Time, his collaborative EP with Aerosmith, out now via Capitol Records. The release moved nearly 40,000 units in its first week, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums and Indie Store Album Sales charts, while also landing at No. 2 on Vinyl Albums and No. 3 on Top Album Sales. Internationally, it opened at No. 1 in the UK—his second UK No. 1 of the year—and reached the Top 5 across Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Most recently, “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)” was released, featuring Yungblud, Aerosmith, and GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Lainey Wilson, offering an electric new version of the track from the EP (LISTEN). Listen to One More Time HERE. The EP is available digitally and as limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette HERE.

Following a massive, sold-out North American headline tour this past year, Yungblud is gearing up for an enormous 2026. In addition to a recently announced UK arena tour that sold out, he will return to North America for a 24-date headline run. The newly announced tour — which sold out in minutes — will feature the largest venues of his career to date. Kicking off May 1 in Michigan, Yungblud and his band will make stops in major cities across the continent, including New York City’s Radio City Music Hall and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, among many others. The tour is promoted by Live Nation. For more information, visit www.yungbludofficial.com.

Earlier this year, Yungblud released his fourth studio album IDOLS on Locomotion/Capitol Records, his most ambitious body of work to date, IDOLS is the first installment of a double album (with the release date of part two to be announced) and marks an exciting coming of age for the 28-year-old artist whose last two albums went to number one in the UK, broke into the Billboard top 100, and has accumulated an astonishing 8 billion streams globally. The first single ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ (watch HERE) broke the internet and the mold of the traditional single, with its full 9 minutes and six seconds being premiered on BBC Radio 1 and widespread airplay across the U.S. to follow. The raucous follow-up, ‘Lovesick Lullaby’ (watch HERE) was described as “combining Liam Gallagher's sneer with Beach Boys' harmonies” and “uniquely Yungblud” by the BBC.

“Zombie (Acoustic)” is available worldwide today. Listen HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.

LISTEN
‘IDOLS’ (ALBUM)
Hello Heaven, Hello
Idols Pt I
Lovesick Lullaby
Zombie
The Greatest Parade
Change
Monday Murder
Ghosts
Fire
War
Idols Pt II
Supermoon

Press Shot HERE (credit Tom Pallant)

ABOUT YUNGBLUD
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world's key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. Last year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’ on Penguin Books. 

Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals. 

This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album IDOLS alongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? - a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.