These four Seattle women answer prayers for a distaff Led Zeppelin tribute that plays originals. Thunderpussy wields Odin’s hammer like they were born to the task, and have received the endorsement of no less a stadium god than Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready for their troubles. Singer Molly Sides purrs far more appealing than Robert Plant’s old trouser-stuffing shriek, and dousing cock rock cliches in estrogen may be the ultimate feminist rock move. The album’s at its best with opening crunge “Speed Queen” and punkish theme song “Thunderpussy.” (12:15pm, Honda stage)

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This article appears in October 12 • 2018.

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Tim Stegall contributed to The Austin Chronicle 1991-1995, and was a staff writer 1995-1997. He returned as a contributor in 2013. He has also freelanced for publications ranging from Flipside to Alternative Press to Guitar World. He plays punk rock guitar and sings in the Hormones.