Bad Wolves have officially achieved platinum status for their intergenerational, global smash debut single, ‘Zombie‘.
The RIAA certification marks a major milestone for the band, making them the sole rock band to obtain a platinum certification for a 2018 release. The plaque was presented to Bad Wolves by their co-manager, Zoltan Bathory, Eleven Seven Label Group CEO Allen Kovac, and promoters Larry and Fred Frank of Frank Productions/Live Nation prior to their set at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ.
Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext states:
We are deeply humbled and overwhelmed by the continued success of our rendition of ‘Zombie’. For many artists reaching platinum status in and of itself is a dream come true. But the greater story here is YOU. All the fans on every single continent – without your passion and enthusiasm none of this would be possible.
This year the global rock community came together to support our efforts to turn a tragic loss into something hopeful. This resounding effect with music fans around the world for the better part of a year now is a strong testament of Dolores’ timeless
songwriting and the message of the song being as relevant today as it’s ever been. We are truly grateful.
Bad Wolves released ‘Zombie’ earlier this year as a tribute to the late The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan, who was set to record and reprise her iconic vocals on the track the day she tragically passed away. On June 19th, the band presented her kids with a $250,000 cheque, donating their proceeds from the massively successful and incredibly resonant track.