Revival

The Zoo Crew is spinning the electrifying track "Revival" by Thundermother, a standout from their self-titled 2018 album, and the Zoo Freaks are surely feeling the raw rock 'n' roll energy. This song, the opener of the album, was one of the first tracks founder and guitarist Filippa Nässil had ready during the band’s tumultuous 2017 lineup overhaul, as she revealed in a 2018 Sleaze Roxx interview. Nässil shared that "Revival" was part of a batch of demos she crafted while rebuilding the band, with the recording process capturing the group’s fresh start after four members left, leaving her as the sole original member. The track’s high-octane riffs and anthemic vibe reflect that sense of rebirth, which Nässil described as a return to her original guitar sound, drawing comparisons to their debut album’s gritty edge.

Adding to the song’s lore, Sleaze Roxx noted in a 2018 review that "Revival" helped cement the album as one of their top picks of the year, praising its AC/DC-like swagger with then-new vocalist Guernica Mancini’s powerful delivery. The music video for "Revival," released in November 2018, further amplified its impact, showcasing the band’s fierce live energy and no-nonsense attitude, as highlighted on Sleaze Roxx. On social media, Thundermother’s Facebook page has featured fan reactions to the song during live performances, with posts from their 2018 tours describing crowds roaring to its infectious chorus, a testament to its role as a fan favorite for igniting mosh pits.

Thundermother was born in 2009 when Filippa Nässil, a Skåne-born guitarist studying in Växjö, Sweden, decided to chase her rock 'n' roll dreams. Inspired by her father’s record collection, featuring legends like AC/DC, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and guitar heroes Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde, Nässil formed the band with a mix of male and female musicians, as detailed in a German Wikipedia entry. She later moved to Stockholm to solidify the lineup, initially with Italian drummer Giorgia Carteri, as noted on Bandcamp. By 2012, their all-female lineup gained traction after a breakout performance at Gothenburg Rockfest, sparking buzz that led to tours in Italy and opening slots for bands like Danko Jones, per SonicHits.

Nässil’s vision was to create a band that embodied the raw, unpolished spirit of classic hard rock, and she took on lead guitar, songwriting, and production duties for their debut albums, *Rock 'N' Roll Disaster* (2014) and *Road Fever* (2015). Despite early success, internal conflicts led to a major shakeup in 2017, with Nässil replacing all other members, a move she described in a Sleaze Roxx interview as necessary to keep the band’s spirit alive. This resilience paid off, as Thundermother went on to tour extensively, including stints with Scorpions and Whitesnake, and earned accolades like the 2020 Gaffa Award for Sweden’s best hard rock act, as mentioned on Rockposer.

Fans can connect with Thundermother through their official website, Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share tour updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and merch drops like signed vinyls. The official fan club, Thundermother Nation, offers exclusive content like photos, videos, and lyrics, encouraging fans to contribute their own media. While no specific Facebook fan groups were noted, the band’s official page boasts over 64,000 likes, fostering a vibrant community where Zoo Freaks can join fellow rockers in celebrating Thundermother’s thunderous legacy.