Yungblud has released the video for a new, acoustic version of his song “Zombie,” which is nominated for ‘Best Rock Song’ at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.
‘Zombie‘ is the third single off Yungblud’s fourth studio album, Idols, and was written for his late grandmother – who died from alcoholism. Yungblud said of the track: “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 of ‘Zombie’ was also accompanied by a music video described as a “love letter to nurses around the world,” starring actress Florence Pugh. The acoustic version of the track is accompanied by a music video directed by Jesse Jo Stark. Watch the video – HERE.
The British rock star has been nominated across all three rock categories at this year’s 68th annual Grammy Awards, taking place in Los Angeles on February 1st. He earned nominations for Best Rock Album for Idols; Best Rock Song for “Zombie,” and Best Rock Performance for his cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.”
Yungblud also earned his first-ever Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 with One More Time, his collaborative EP with Aerosmith, out now. The artist is also gearing up for a return to North America for a 24-date headline run, kicking off May 1st in Michigan and making stops in major cities including New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, and more.
Stream ‘Zombie (Acoustic)’ – HERE.
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