Yungblud Announces New Collaboration with a ’90s Rock Icon
Yungblud recently delighted fans with a thrilling New Year’s Day surprise – a collaboration with ’90s rock legend Billy Corrigan. The 28-year-old musician, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, shared the news on Instagram, stating that “Zombie with The Smashing Pumpkins” would be released at midnight. Additionally, a music video would be accompanying the song on the following day.
In the Instagram post, Yungblud could be seen in two pictures, one featuring him with Billy Corrigan and another showcasing the entire Smashing Pumpkins band. A final image listed the release times for the music video in various cities. The collaboration is set to launch on January 2, 2026, at different times based on city locations, with subsequent releases in Tokyo and Sydney on January 3, 2026.
Yungblud explained the inspiration behind the collaboration, sharing that he drew influence from the emotional depth and guitar aggression of Billy Corrigan’s music, particularly his album “Siamese Dream,” while working on ‘Zombie.’ The re-recording of the song with The Smashing Pumpkins came together just 10 days later, demonstrating the rapid and exciting creative process between the two artists.
Fans were ecstatic about the collaboration, expressing their anticipation for the release. One Reddit user described their excitement, stating, “This will be epic for Dom.” Another fan humorously likened Yungblud to Thanos collecting “infinity stones of collabs with legends.” This sentiment was echoed in the comments on Yungblud’s Instagram post, highlighting the enthusiasm surrounding the upcoming release.
As an added treat for fans, Yungblud shared a video of himself performing “Zombie” live at Bludfest. This additional content and engagement with fans further fueled excitement for the collaboration and upcoming releases.
This latest project with The Smashing Pumpkins follows Yungblud’s previous collaboration with Aerosmith on the EP “One More Time.” The rapid succession of these high-profile collaborations has left fans wondering which rock legend Yungblud will partner with next, heightening anticipation for future musical projects.
Overall, Yungblud’s ability to cross genre and generational boundaries with his collaborations continues to captivate audiences and build anticipation for his future work. Who will be the next rock legend to collaborate with this dynamic musician? Fans will have to wait and see.