Miley Cyrus - Live From Whisky A Go Go - Zombie #sosfest 〈No Ads〉

Rather than a polished pop cover, Cyrus utilized "controlled damage"—leaning into grit, distortion, and cracks in her voice to mirror the song’s volatility.

Critics and fans alike highlighted several key elements of the performance: Miley Cyrus - Live from Whisky a Go Go - Zombie #SOSFEST

The performance was seen as proof that rock "runs deep in her veins," moving her away from her previous "Disney persona" and into the territory of legendary vocalists. Rather than a polished pop cover, Cyrus utilized

The band publicly lauded the cover, calling it "one of the finest covers of the song that we’ve heard" and stating they believed late frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan would have been "very impressed". Carson Daly on TODAY noted that Cyrus was

Carson Daly on TODAY noted that Cyrus was "embracing her rock side" and that "it's working," while other commentators praised her ability to adapt O'Riordan's unique vocal techniques, like switching registers, to her own raspy style. Vocal Performance & Style