Yungblud Unveils 'Idols II' Album with Smashing Pumpkins Collaboration, Announces 2026 U.S. Tour

February 18, 2026
Yungblud Unveils 'Idols II' Album with Smashing Pumpkins Collaboration, Announces 2026 U.S. Tour
  • Yungblud’s recent appearances in New York hint at broader industry connections, with photos featuring Eddie Vedder and other notable artists suggesting potential future collaborations.

  • GRAMMY nominations in 2026 position Yungblud alongside rock/metal peers like Linkin Park and Turnstile, with continued media presence from past Aerosmith collaboration and a 2025 MTV VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute.

  • The piece notes Dom Harrison’s rising career momentum and points readers to a related feature for more context.

  • Yungblud has announced Idols II, the second installment of his Idols concept album, with a digital release set for February 2026 via Island Records/Locomotion, featuring six new tracks and a collaboration version of Zombie with The Smashing Pumpkins.

  • Idols II continues the narrative from Idols Part I, exploring reclaiming identity and resilience and emphasizing feeling alive after past darkness.

  • Physical editions include a store-exclusive Idols (Complete) 180g 2LP set and a CD with all 19 tracks from Idols and Idols II, plus a silver transparent Idols II vinyl with new artwork.

  • Background notes describe Yungblud’s Yorkshire roots, rise as a leading rock figure, and expansion into festival promotion with Bludfest and his bestseller You Need to Exist.

  • A high-profile December appearance at New York's Capitol Theatre with Vedder, Bruno Mars, Brandi Carlile, Anthony Kiedis, and Slash signals proximity to major collaborators.

  • The Capitol Theatre photos also referenced Slash’s The Dirty Bats lineup, adding context to possible collaboration opportunities.

  • No further contextual details are provided beyond these points.

  • A U.S. tour is planned to kick off in May to support the Idols II release.

  • Standard artist promotion lines and social media links are included for followers to stay updated.

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