Keep That Mother Down

The Zoo Crew is spinning the hard-hitting track "Keep That Mother Down" by D-A-D, from their 2024 album Speed of Darkness, and the Zoo Freaks are loving every riff. According to frontman Jesper Binzer, this song is "one of the most crystal clear rockers on the album," driven by guitarist Jacob Binzer’s massive riffs and drummer Laust Sonne’s impeccable swing. The lyrics, as Jesper shared in an interview with AFM Records, are about keeping negativity in check, urging listeners to "keep your mother fugger down" and coexist peacefully despite personal baggage. The band paired the song with a music video, premiered on YouTube, which amplifies its raw energy. Interestingly, D-A-D opted to release double singles for Speed of Darkness, including "Keep That Mother Down" alongside "Head Over Heels," a rare move that Jesper said was a "special gift" to fans, reflecting their confidence in the album’s strength.

D-A-D’s creative process for "Keep That Mother Down" and the album was marked by a renewed sense of excitement. Jesper Binzer noted in a Blabbermouth interview that he was thrilled to hit the studio daily, a feeling he hadn’t had in years. The band wrote 40 songs since their 2019 album A Prayer for the Loud, selecting 14 for Speed of Darkness. Bassist Stig Pedersen called their 40-year tenure a "social experiment," highlighting their camaraderie and shared vision. The track’s production, handled by Nick Foss and mastered by Jacob Hansen, known for work with Volbeat, blends power and finesse, making it a standout for the Zoo Freaks tuning in.

D-A-D began in the early 1980s in Copenhagen as Disneyland After Dark, a name bassist Stig Pedersen coined to capture the wild, anything-goes vibe of a post-closing Disneyland. The original lineup featured Jesper Binzer on vocals, Stig on bass, Peter Lundholm Jensen on drums, and Stig’s girlfriend, Lene Glumer, on vocals. They debuted at a youth club called Sundby Algaard, but Glumer left by December 1982. The trio continued, and in March 1984, Jesper’s younger brother, Jacob Binzer, joined as guitarist at a gig at Musikcaféen in Copenhagen. To avoid a lawsuit from The Walt Disney Company, they changed their name to D-A-D. Their 1986 debut album, Call of the Wild, laid the foundation, but 1989’s No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims, with the hit "Sleeping My Day Away," marked their international breakthrough. Now, with over a dozen albums, D-A-D’s hard rock sound, infused with Aerosmith and AC/DC influences, remains distinctly their own.

Stay connected with D-A-D through their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share updates on tours and new releases. Fans can dive deeper at the official website, dad.rocks, for merch and show dates. For Zoo Freaks wanting to join the community, check out the D-A-D Fan Club on Facebook, a hub for fans to discuss the band’s music and legacy. Whether you’re rocking out to "Keep That Mother Down" or exploring their catalog, D-A-D’s enduring spirit keeps the Zoo Crew and their listeners hooked.