The Ace of Spades nightclub in Sacramento had a huge line across the street hours before tonight's Steel Panther show. Steel Panther fans, also known as 'Fanthers,”'were all gathered to witness the world's best heavy metal band in all their 80s glory. The venue provided an intimate evening with these bitchin' metal gods.

Steel Panther is on their 15th-anniversary tour, celebrating the release of their debut album, Feel The Steel. Their concerts are nothing short of entertaining, and they hold nothing back, fearing no backlash from the PC police. This is a safe place to be naughty and get away with it. So let's dive into the comical genius and musical ability of the amazing band, Steel Panther.

Steel Panther is a glam heavy metal band from Los Angeles, known for their parody of 80s heavy metal bands and filthy humor. Fronted by lead singer Michael Starr, who has always given me David Lee Roth vibes—which is a compliment, as DLR is the best frontman ever—Michael Starr is always amazing and entertaining to watch with a spectacular vocal range, stage presence, and amazing hair. Tonight, the Panthers started with the rocking tune “Eyes of a Panther.” What a way to begin the evening with silly lyrics, naughty songs, all that hair, and spandex! What a great beginning to set the tone for the evening. One of my favorite songs, “Asian Hooker,” was next up, as they pulled a gal from the audience to exploit and share some dance moves. No one cared about the offensive rhetoric and comical lyrics—they were all here for it, singing along and knowing every word. Bass player Spyder handled the low end with thunderous bass and authentic stage moves. Spyder has replaced founding member Lexxi Foxx since 2021; he was amazing to watch and handled the bass like a boss. The set sailed on with classics like “Friends With Benefits” and “The Shocker.” All the classics were on deck for this show.

Satchel, the band's spectacular shredding guitar player, spared no facial expressions. He came with high-kick metal moves and lent extreme shredding to this 80s ensemble. He performed a healthy guitar solo and delivered all the licks necessary for an amazing Steel Panther set. Drummer Stix Zadinia sat behind the drums, making sure the timing and thunder were achieved—also, a guy with great hair. They pressed on with fan favorite “Community Property,” which featured Michael Starr on acoustic guitar. More songs about scoring chicks and getting laid were performed, like “Death to All But Metal.” As the fans all waited for the best song of the night, they saved it for the encore: “Glory Hole.” There was no parental advisory warning here tonight.

The witty banter, clever lyrics, and obnoxious stage antics make Steel Panther one of the most enjoyable guilty pleasures of this era. From a local band on the Sunset Strip to playing sold-out shows and packed arenas, Steel Panther is here to slay! They are an American staple in rock and roll, and the Fanthers they have are loyal and rabid for Steel Panther.

Make sure you don't miss Steel Panther on their 15th-anniversary tour, continuing through May, with summer dates in Europe up next. Maybe you will find yourself a dedicated 'Fanther' and become a groupie, following them around in a van. Anything is possible after seeing a Steel Panther concert!