Zombified Explained

Zombified
Cover:	Falling in Reverse – Zombified.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Falling in Reverse
Album:	Popular Monster
Released:	January 5, 2022
Length:	3:40
Label:	Epitaph
Producer:	Tyler Smyth Ronnie Radke
Prev Title:	I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)
Prev Year:	2021
Next Title:	Voices in My Head
Next Year:	2022

"Zombified" is a song by American rock band Falling in Reverse. It was released on January 5, 2022, through Epitaph Records.^[1] The song was released as the second single from the band's fifth studio album titled Popular Monster.^[2] The song was again produced by DangerKids vocalist Tyler Smyth and Ronnie Radke.

Promotion and release

At the end of 2021, vocalist Ronnie Radke published images through Instagram that showed indication of an upcoming song. On January 4, 2022, the band announced on their social networks that there would be a live broadcast on Radke's Twitch channel the following day.^[3] The song was released on January 5, via live stream. It is the first single from their upcoming Neon Zombie EP.^{[1] [2]} But the band later never announced any preview or estimated date for the EP.

On May 7, 2024 the band released the single "Ronald" and after 7 years of the release of their fourth studio album Coming Home, the band finally announced that they would be releasing their fifth studio album called Popular Monster and it will be released on August 16, 2024.^[4]

Composition and lyrics

"Zombified" is a song written by Ronnie Radke, John Lundin, and Cody Quistad. The song's lyrics are a stand against cancel culture, wherein celebrities or popular online personalities get "cancelled" for certain actions, regardless of how long ago said actions were, and whether or not the offender had changed as a person.^[5] The song was composed by Ronnie Radke with a "rock anthem" influence.^[6] About this single Ronnie explains why he wrote the song:

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Jensen Noen who had already directed the band's music videos for other songs such as "Popular Monster", "The Drug in Me Is Reimagined", and "I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". The music video shows Falling in Reverse fending off against zombies in a post apocalyptic world.^[7] The music video won Best of Festival - Music Video at the 2022 Richmond International Film Festival.^[8]

In popular culture

Radke's partner and professional wrestler Saraya currently uses "Zombified" as her entrance music in All Elite Wrestling.^{[9] [10]}

Personnel

Falling in Reverse

• Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, programming, producer, additional guitar
• Max Georgiev – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Christian Thompson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Luke Holland – drums, percussion
• Wes Horton – bass, backing vocals

Additional personnel

• Tyler Smyth – production, strings, additional writer, recording, mastering, programming, engineered
• Cody Quistad – additional writer, guitars
• Jon Lundin – composition

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)^[11]	33
Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)^[12]	26
Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts)^[13]	11
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[14]	34
UK Singles Sales (OCC)^[15]	60

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[16]	48
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[17]	40

See also

• List of Billboard Mainstream Rock number-one songs of the 2020s

Notes and References

1. Web site: Falling in Reverse Releases New Single 'Zombified'. Blabbermouth. January 5, 2022. January 7, 2022.
2. Web site: Ricky. Aarons. Falling In Reverse Announce Neon Zombie EP + Share New Single 'Zombified'. Wall of Sound. January 6, 2022. January 7, 2022.
3. Web site: Falling in Reverse on Instagram. Instagram. January 4, 2022.
4. Web site: Falling In Reverse Announce First Album Since 2017, ‘Popular Monster’. Joe. DiVita. Loudwire. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024.
5. Web site: Falling In Reverse are the latest band to rail against "cancel culture" on new single, "Zombified". The New Fury. January 9, 2022. January 30, 2022.
6. Web site: REVIEW: Falling In Reverse Call Out Cancel Culture in 'Zombified'. 14 January 2022 . Banded. January 14, 2022.
7. Web site: Childers. Chad. Falling in Reverse Sound Wake Up Call With Anthemic New Song 'Zombified'. 5 January 2022 . Loudwire. January 5, 2022.
8. Web site: Richmond International Film Festival Top Grand Jury and Audience Winners. Richmond International Film Festival. RIFF. June 13, 2022. June 13, 2022.
9. News: 22 September 2022 . Saraya: WWE's Paige shocks fans in debut for rival firm AEW . .
10. Web site: September 22, 2022 . Thank you to my babe Ronnie Radke for letting me use his song Zombified! . Twitter.
11. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 January 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1663. 9. June 16, 2023.
12. Falling in Reverse Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs Sales). Billboard. January 18, 2022.
13. Web site: Radio No9 Charts — Week 40/2022. November 8, 2022.
14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 17, 2022. January 15, 2022.
15. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. January 14, 2022. February 17, 2022.
16. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
17. Rock & Alternative Airplay – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022.