Yungblud recently shared his ambitious collaboration dreams, revealing his desire to work with legendary metal bands including Metallica and Slayer, in an interview with Loudwire.<\/p>\n
The British rock artist discussed his list of dream collaborations. He expressed his admiration for the bands that influenced him during his formative years.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have dreams for everything. Obviously, every band on my wall like Metallica, like Slayer, everybody I saw at Download as a kid would be unbelievable,\u201d Yungblud said.<\/p>\n
The artist also reflected on his influences and approach to collaboration. He emphasized the importance of authenticity in rock music.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think Velvet Revolver was such a massive influence to me. Scott [Weiland] was everything to me as a kid. I\u2019m just kind of taking it as it comes really. It\u2019s got to be natural,\u201d he continued. \u201cEspecially in rock music, you can\u2019t fucking lie. You can\u2019t fake this shit. That\u2019s why I love this genre so much. It\u2019s so real.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yungblud concluded by expressing his excitement about the current state of rock music and his eagerness to continue pushing boundaries.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to see what comes and keep running. I think it\u2019s so exciting right now \u2026 I really want to pour gasoline on this fire,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
These ambitious collaboration goals come as Yungblud continues to build meaningful partnerships with established rock legends. This demonstrates his commitment to bridging generational gaps in the genre.<\/p>\n
The artist\u2019s recent work showcases his ability to collaborate with iconic acts. Consequence reported that Yungblud has teamed up with Aerosmith on a new single titled \u201cMy Only Angel,\u201d marking Aerosmith\u2019s first new music in over a decade. The collaboration features contributions from Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, highlighting Yungblud\u2019s growing influence within the rock community.<\/p>\n
This partnership with Aerosmith follows their recent joint performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The Rock Revival noted that Yungblud performed alongside Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt in a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. This further cemented his connections with rock royalty.<\/p>\n
Yungblud\u2019s artistic evolution continues with his 2025 album release. The Independent revealed that his album Idols explores themes of hero worship and self-evolution, reflecting his deep engagement with rock music and its cultural impact. The album represents his ongoing commitment to authenticity and his reverence for the genre\u2019s legendary figures.<\/p>\n
These recent collaborations and artistic developments position Yungblud as a bridge between rock\u2019s storied past and its evolving future. This makes his dreams of working with Metallica and Slayer seem increasingly achievable as he continues to earn respect from the genre\u2019s most influential artists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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