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The inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada's Zombie EP primarily stemmed from the band's fascination with the concept of a zombie apocalypse. According to an interview with Mike Hranica, the band's vocalist, they were motivated by a shared interest in the horror elements and survival themes associated with zombie fiction. Rather than create an album centered on personal or introspective themes, they wanted to explore a narrative-driven, thematic project that revolved around the chaos and fear of a zombie outbreak.

Mike Hranica mentioned that the band felt energized and passionate about the idea of making music inspired by zombie culture, which allowed them to experiment creatively and compose some of their heaviest material.

For more detailed information, you can check out the Wall of Sound interview with Mike Hranica.

The thematic approach enabled the band to bring to life a vivid and cinematic auditory experience that has become one of their most celebrated works.