These four Swedish girls are back in action armed with their brand new, blistering onslaught of loud, addictive Hard Rock.

Having already demonstrated their outstanding artistic potential many times over, Sweden’s own all-female Hard Rock brigade Thundermother has completed work on their new album, beautifully titled Dirty & Divine, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2022 album Black & Gold, and is primed to detonate anew armed with a new selection of rock anthems highly recommended for admirers of the genre. Currently formed of Linnea Vikström Egg on vocals, Filippa Nässil on the guitar, Majsan Lindberg on bass, and Joan Massing on drums, the band continues to establish themselves as one of the most vivacious and vital Hard Rock bands around with Dirty & Divine, always with a never-say-die spirit and collective charisma that underpins everything they do.

It’s a new era for Thundermother, and the girls arrive in style in So Close, blending the smoothness of Rock N’ Roll with their trademark edgier Hard Rock vibe, not to mention Linnea sounds amazing on vocals. Can’t Put Out The Fire sounds even more exciting than the opening tune, with Filippa kicking ass on the guitar while Majsan and Joan deliver a more-than-vibrant kitchen, followed by Speaking of the Devil, one of the first singles released, which will sound fantastic during their live concerts and with Linnea’s vocals burning our hearts mercilessly. Feeling Alright is a bit generic compared to the other songs, albeit still presenting the band’s characteristic rockin’ sounds; whereas back to a more electrifying and fun mode we have Take The Power, a Rock N’ Roll party by those unstoppable ladies, with Linnea once again kicking some serious ass with her powerful, soaring vocals.

I Left My License in the Future presents an interesting Judas Priest vibe, blending the sonority of Turbo Lover with You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’, and of course the final result is a lesson in heavy music, while Dead Or Alive also showcases a cool, melodic sound boosted by a fun official video, with Filippa delivering those minimalist but extremely captivating riffs nonstop. Then investing in a strong Southern Rock sonority they offer us all Can You Feel It, with Joan blasting her AC/DC-inspired beats while Filippa is on fire with her riffs and solos; and Bright Eyes keeps the atmosphere vibrant and fresh, with their solid guitar lines and classic beats offering Linnea the perfect base for her striking vocals. Lastly, as those girls are never tired of blasting pure Rock N’ Roll for our total delight, we’re treated to American Adrenaline, putting a dancing conclusion to the album and making us eager for their new setlists with songs like this one in their upcoming live performances.

A blistering onslaught of loud, addictive Hard Rock, Dirty & Divine marks the start of a new age for Thundermother, or in other words, those girls are revved up and ready to rock, and you can join them on Facebook and on Instagram in their quest for Rock N’ Roll, stream their music on Spotify, and purchase a copy of their striking new album from the AFM Records webstore. “We fight for Rock N’ Roll” is the motto Thundermother live by all day, every day, and the music found in Dirty & Divine proves that’s more than just a motto for them, but a way of life, also representing a new start for a band that will surely keep kicking our asses for many decades with their undisputed music.

Best moments of the album: Speaking of the Devil, Take The Power and I Left My License in the Future.

Worst moments of the album: Feeling Alright.

Released in 2025 AFM Records

Track listing
1. So Close 3:47
2. Can’t Put Out The Fire 3:16
3. Speaking of the Devil 3:46
4. Feeling Alright 2:49
5. Take The Power 2:58
6. I Left My License in the Future 3:33
7. Dead Or Alive 3:44
8. Can You Feel It 3:14
9. Bright Eyes 3:31
10. American Adrenaline 3:09

Band members
Linnea Vikström Egg – vocals
Filippa Nässil – guitar
Majsan Lindberg – bass
Joan Massing – drums