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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

The band also made several key updates to the lyrics to reflect the modern world: Bad Wolves - Zombie (Official Video)

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. In the wake of her death, the band

: The lyrics were updated to include "their bombs and their drones," reflecting the evolution of modern warfare. Visual and Lyric Evolution The band also made

The reception was massive. The track didn't just top rock charts; it went #1 on iTunes in over 40 countries and reached Platinum status in the US by August 2018. While some members of The Cranberries initially felt the release was a bit too soon after O'Riordan's passing, the overwhelming fan support solidified the cover as a definitive tribute to one of rock’s most unique voices.

: The original reference to the 1916 Easter Rising was changed to "two thousand eighteen" to highlight that humanity is still fighting similar battles today.