Steel Panther

Steel Panther burst onto the Sunset Strip in the early 2000s as a reckless, affectionate tribute to 1980s glam metal. Formed in 2000 as a LA-based parody act, the group built its identity around larger-than-life personas—Michael Starr on vocals, Satchel on guitar, Lexxi Foxx on bass, and Stix Zadinia on drums—giving the scene a wink while delivering serious musicianship. Active since 2000, they drew on the swagger, fashion, and guitar heroics that defined a decade and created a devoted global following.

Originally emerging as Metal Shop, they evolved into Steel Panther and fused blistering riffs with tongue-in-cheek humor. The band’s music marries tight rhythm sections, scorching solos, and razor-sharp arrangements that honor the metal greats while spoofing their excess. Their breakthrough debut Feel the Steel arrived in 2009, helping usher in a glam-metal revival and earning them a worldwide cult following.

Today, Steel Panther remains a force in hard rock, known for outrageous live shows, faux endorsements, and a fearless love of big riffs and bigger choruses. They’ve inspired a new generation of players who appreciate serious technique wrapped in playful persona, proving that you can master real guitar skills and have a lot of fun doing it.