GRAMMY-nominated artist Yungblud has unveiled a poignant acoustic rendition of his hit single 'Zombie,' complete with an intimate music video. The track, originally written in tribute to his late grandmother who battled alcoholism, highlights the song's emotional depth amid his standout year in rock music. This release coincides with his multiple GRAMMY nods and a sold-out 2026 North American tour.
Acoustic Release Details
Yungblud, the 28-year-old British rock star, dropped a stripped-down acoustic version of his GRAMMY-nominated single 'Zombie' on December 12, 2025. The original track earned a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards, alongside nods for Best Rock Album for his fourth studio release IDOLS and Best Rock Performance for his cover of Black Sabbath's 'Changes.' The acoustic take, directed by Jesse Jo Stark, features Yungblud strumming a guitar in a cozy living room setting with a fireplace, emphasizing the song's raw vulnerability. 'Zombie' explores themes of deterioration and isolation, inspired by the artist's grandmother's struggle with alcoholism.
Background and Achievements
IDOLS, released on June 20, 2025, via Locomotion/Capitol Records, marks the first part of a planned double album. Produced by Matt Schwartz with additional contributions from Bob Bradley and guitarist Adam Warrington, the record delves into hero-worship and self-identity. Yungblud reflected, 'We turn to others for an identity before turning to ourselves. Self-belief, self-reclamation, self-evolution and change.' The album has charted on the Billboard Top 100 and amassed billions of global streams, with sources varying between 6 billion and 8 billion. Key tracks include the epic 'Hello Heaven, Hello,' 'Lovesick Lullaby,' and 'Zombie,' which hit charts in the UK and US.
Upcoming Tour
Capping a banner year that included a collaborative EP One More Time with Aerosmith—debuting at No. 1 on multiple charts—and a tribute performance to Ozzy Osbourne at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Yungblud announced a fully sold-out 24-date North American headline tour for 2026. The run, his largest yet, kicks off May 1 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI, and includes stops at major venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Radio City Music Hall in New York. This release underscores Yungblud's rising prominence in rock, blending personal storytelling with high-energy performances.
