Yungblud Zombie Acoustic Version Released
Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) caps a monumental 2025 with the release of “Zombie (Acoustic)”. A stripped-back reimagining of his Grammy-nominated Best Rock Song from fourth album IDOLS (June 20, 2025, Capitol Records). The heart-wrenching ballad, written about his late grandmother’s battle with alcoholism and injury-induced trauma, now lays bare its emotional core with acoustic guitar and strings, accompanied by an intimate video directed by Jesse Jo Stark. Yungblud shares: “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 “Zombie” – starring Florence Pugh in a “love letter to nurses” video (19M+ views) – anchors Yungblud’s three rock category nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (Feb 1, 2026): Best Rock Song (“Zombie”), Best Rock Album (IDOLS), and Best Rock Performance (“Changes” live from Villa Park Back to the Beginning concert). This marks the first time a British artist has swept all three rock noms in one year.
Fresh off collaborative EP One More Time with Aerosmith (Nov 2025) – debuting #9 Billboard 200, #1 Top Rock Albums/Indie Store Sales, and #1 UK Official Albums Chart (Yungblud’s second UK #1 of 2025) – plus a Lainey Wilson remix of “Wild Woman,” Yungblud gears up for massive 2026 tours. Stream “Zombie (Acoustic)” now; watch the video below.
Zombie (Acoustic): Release Details & Video
Released worldwide Dec 12, 2025 via Capitol Records. The acoustic version strips the towering original to raw vulnerability, emphasizing Yungblud’s songwriting depth at age 28. Original “Zombie” video (Florence Pugh-starring tribute to nurses): Watch Here.
IDOLS Album: Tracklist & Highlights
IDOLS (June 20, 2025) – Yungblud’s most ambitious work, first part of a planned double album – debuted #1 UK, top rock charts globally.
| # | Track Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Heaven, Hello | 9-minute epic single |
| 2 | Idols Pt I | |
| 3 | Lovesick Lullaby | BBC-described “uniquely Yungblud” |
| 4 | Zombie | Grammy-nominated ballad |
| 5 | The Greatest Parade | |
| 6 | Change | |
| 7 | Monday Murder | |
| 8 | Ghosts | |
| 9 | Fire | |
| 10 | War | |
| 11 | Idols Pt II | |
| 12 | Supermoon |
One More Time EP with Aerosmith: Chart Success
Nov 2025 release: #9 Billboard 200 (Top 10 in six decades for Aerosmith), #1 Top Rock Albums, #1 UK (Yungblud’s second 2025 #1). Features new tracks + “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version).”
2026 Tour: North America & UK Dates
Yungblud returns with headline runs: 24-date North America (largest venues yet, incl. Radio City Music Hall, Greek Theatre) starting May 1; sold-out UK arenas April (w/ The Warning, The Molotovs).
Select dates (full at yungbludofficial.com/tour):
- May 1: Sterling Heights, MI
- UK April: Dublin, Leeds, Cardiff, Glasgow, Birmingham, London O2, Manchester AO
FAQ: Yungblud Zombie Acoustic & 2025 Highlights
When was Zombie (Acoustic) released?
December 12, 2025 – acoustic version with Jesse Jo Stark-directed video.
What Grammy nominations does Yungblud have for 2026?
Three rock categories: Best Rock Song (“Zombie”), Best Rock Album (IDOLS), Best Rock Performance (“Changes” live).
When are the 68th Grammy Awards?
February 1, 2026, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
What charts did One More Time EP hit?
#9 Billboard 200, #1 Top Rock Albums (US); #1 UK Official Albums.
Where to buy/stream IDOLS or Zombie Acoustic?
yungbludofficial.com or major platforms.
Yungblud’s 2025 – from Grammy sweeps to Aerosmith collabs – solidifies his rock resurgence. “Zombie (Acoustic)” is the poignant closer; 2026 tours await. Favorite moment this year? Comment below!
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