Songs About Zombies

Updated April 1, 2024

Thinking about Songs About Zombies, there are so many performs who created music about this idea. We assembled 17 of the top ones.

Zombie by The Cranberries

From the album, No Need To Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994-1995), released on October 3, 1994

The song "Zombie" was written by The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan in memory of two young boys who were killed in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England in 1993. The song was released as a single in 1994 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1995. The song was produced by Stephen Street, who also produced The Cranberries' albums Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? and No Need to Argue.

Zombie by Bad Wolves

From the album, Zombie, released on January 19, 2018

"Zombie" is a rock song by Bad Wolves, released as a single in 2018. It was later included on the band's debut studio album, Disobey. The song was written by Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries as a follow-up to their hit single "Linger". The song has a heavy, driving rock sound and lyrics that depict a world in crisis, with war and suffering. It is a call to action to the world to wake up and do something to end the suffering. The song was produced by Kato Khandwala, who is known for his work with artists such as Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance and The Used. It was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, who has worked with artists such as U2, Green Day, and Sum 41.

Come on Out by Chandler Kinney

From the album, ZOMBIES 3 (Original Soundtrack), released on July 15, 2022

"Come on Out" is a song by singer-songwriter Chandler Kinney and was released in 2020. The upbeat, pop-influenced track is about being brave and taking chances. The song was produced by Josh Cumbee, who has worked with artists such as Justin Bieber, G-Eazy, and Charlie Puth. The song is driven by an infectious beat and its message of courage and resilience. Lyrically, Chandler encourages listeners to be brave, to get out of their comfort zone and to pursue their dreams. The chorus proclaims, “Come on out, take a chance on me, don't you be afraid, you can be anything you wanna be.”