Review: The Thundercracks

The Thundercracks – Thundercracker

The goddesses of rockin’ thunder have arrived - and they’ve brought the storm with them. The Thundercracks, the virtual all-female powerhouse, explode onto the scene with their debut album Thundercracker - a glorious, high-voltage tribute to the golden era of 80s rock, rebooted with a fierce modern edge.

From the opening riffs of “Thundercracker,” you’re hit with pure retro adrenaline. It’s Skid Row meets Poison, all hair-spray swagger and arena-ready energy - but with that fresh, powerful female vocal that drags the whole thing right into the now. It’s catchy, confident and impossible not to love - the kind of opener that announces a band who mean business.

“Never Let Her Go” keeps the electricity flowing, swapping distortion for emotion. This soaring slice of 80s balladry feels like Cinderella crossed with Heart - heartfelt, cinematic and drenched in synths that lift it sky-high. The slow fade into a delicate piano outro is pure brilliance - the calm after the storm.

Then comes “Tired,” a moody, darker turn - like Evanescence reborn with bigger riffs and even bolder ideas. It broods, twists and climbs into an aching crescendo that proves this band have more than one trick up their sleeve.

“Can’t Hide Here” is a haunting, epic monster of a track - the kind of song you want blasting through headphones on a mountaintop. The vocal performance here is breathtaking - raw, commanding and utterly spellbinding. At Band Assist HQ, it literally stopped us mid-coffee.

“After the Fire” swaggers in next, an emotional yet defiant rocker. The way the song drops into its chorus is stunning - anthemic, heartfelt and full of grit. This is classic rock reborn for a new generation.

“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” keeps things intense - equal parts gothic and uplifting, with another skyscraper chorus that the band crush with effortless power. That blend of light and shade - where beauty meets danger - is where The Thundercracks truly shine.

With “Never Surrender,” they push their sound to its most operatic and dramatic. The pacing is immaculate - slow burns, soaring highs and a jaw-dropping solo that demands a standing ovation.

“We Did All We Could” brings grander ambition - cinematic strings, pounding drums and a landscape of sound that feels almost orchestral. Then “Heaven’s Gate” bursts through with energy and optimism, riding an irresistible 80s guitar line and one of the catchiest choruses on the record.

Closing instrumental “The Trek” ties it all together - a wild ride through the band’s range, from crunching lows to thunderous peaks, powered by some truly masterful drumming.

Thundercracker isn’t just an album - it’s a statement. A neon-lit, leather-clad, power-chord-soaked declaration that rock never died - it just got louder, faster and a whole lot more thunderous.

For fans of the 80’s

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