Watch the powerful tribute that bridged generations of rock fans: Bad Wolves - Zombie (Official Video) (Remastered in 4K) Better Noise Music YouTube• Mar 3, 2023 A Chart-Topping Phenomenon
In the wake of her death, the band decided to release the track as a tribute. To further honor her legacy, Bad Wolves pledged all proceeds from the song to O’Riordan’s three children. By mid-2018, they were able to present the family with a check for $250,000 during a performance in New York City. Visual and Lyric Evolution Bad Wolves - Zombie (Official Video)
The Echo of an Anthem: Bad Wolves’ "Zombie" Tribute Released in early 2018, Bad Wolves’ cover of The Cranberries’ 1994 classic, "Zombie," turned into a global phenomenon that far exceeded the typical reach of a hard rock cover. While the original was a protest song written by Dolores O’Riordan after the tragic IRA bombing in Warrington, Bad Wolves updated the message for a modern audience, resulting in the first hard rock song in a decade to hit #1 on the iTunes overall chart. A Bittersweet Homage Watch the powerful tribute that bridged generations of
The band also made several key updates to the lyrics to reflect the modern world: Visual and Lyric Evolution The Echo of an
The story behind the recording is as emotional as the song itself. Dolores O’Riordan was actually scheduled to record her own guest vocals for this version on the very day she tragically passed away in London.
: The lyrics were updated to include "their bombs and their drones," reflecting the evolution of modern warfare.