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Steel Panther’s Satchel: “I really like the sound of single-coil pickups. It makes me play differently and feel like I’m David Gilmour. Or Yngwie!”

By Amit Sharma published 24 May 23

Steel Panther’s resident shredder discusses everything from Paul Gilbert’s picking method to super-expensive Strats, and explains why he doesn’t use amps in the studio

Satchel performs onstage with Steel Panther

Satchel used a plugin rather than a real amp for most of his solos on the new Steel Panther record: “I don't think people can tell the difference”

By Matt Parker published 24 April 23

The glam metal player thinks that guitarists’ obsession with gear is dangerous: “If you keep f***ing around, you won’t write a song”

Steel Panther 1987 Pedal review

By Paul Riario published 28 February 23

Ah, 1987... the year Appetite for Destruction broke, when L.A. was the center of the rock and metal universe, and when guitar tones were all combined distortion and delay like this

Satchel: Malcolm Young influenced more guitarists than Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton

By Matt Parker published 27 February 23

"Think about all the bands that have come after AC/DC that have tried to write AC/DC-sounding songs with three chords," the Steel Panther guitarist said in a recent interview

Watch Steel Panther recruit Top Gun guitarist Lexii Lynn Frazier to cover Van Halen’s Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love

By Matt Owen published 13 December 22

The blockbuster session guitarist – who first started playing guitar because of Eddie Van Halen – picked up Satchel’s signature six-string for a no-holds-barred rendition of the 1978 track

From six-string chess matches to Christmas shred, Blues Lawyer and beyond: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Matt Owen, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche published 8 December 22

Beat the cold with searing, guitar-driven songs from White Reaper, George Lynch & Jeff Pilson, Paramore, Steel Panther, Zeal & Ardor, Day Wave, Obvurt, NOFX and more

Kramer Disciple D-1 Bass review

By Joel McIver last updated 26 October 22

The unashamedly extrovert K-Bass continues its purple reign

10 times fans played guitar onstage with their heroes – and absolutely killed it

By Sam Roche published 13 October 22

These fans were plucked from the crowd by their guitar idols, and answered the call in roof-raising style

Joe "Spyder" Lester performs onstage with Steel Panther at Hellfest Open Air on June 18, 2022 in Clisson, France

Steel Panther announce new full-time bassist

By Jackson Maxwell last updated 22 September 22

"Spyder" first filled in for Lexxi Foxx back in 2018, and played on the band's recent European tour

(from left) Travis Haley, Kris “7even” Aragon and Diggity Dave perform live with Hollywood Gods N' Monsters

Watch former Steel Panther bassist Travis Haley – aka Lexxi Foxx – play his first show with new band, Hollywood Gods N' Monsters

By Jackson Maxwell published 14 December 21

The new band – described as "the biggest smash-up band in the world" – made their live debut at Boondocks in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 10

Michael Starr (left) and Satchel of Steel Panther perform at The Fillmore Detroit on December 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan

Steel Panther are still searching for a new bassist – and they need your help to narrow the field of candidates

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 December 21

The band have created a 'March Madness'-style bracket through which fans can participate in the selection process

Steel Panther are still on the lookout for a new bassist, says singer Michael Starr

By Sam Roche last updated 25 October 21

The frontman clarified the situation following reports that Rikki Dazzle had secured the spot left by longtime bassist Lexxi Foxx

Steel Panther performs first show with new bassist Rikki Dazzle

By Sam Roche published 22 October 21

The band announced the departure of longtime bass player Lexxi Foxx earlier this year

Travis Haley – aka ex-Steel Panther bassist Lexxi Foxx – forms new band, Hollywood Gods N' Monsters

By Sam Roche published 28 September 21

“Think of us as a bigass American jukebox, where all the records in it have melted together,” explains Haley's new bandmate Diggity Dave

Lexxi Foxx (left) and Satchel of Steel Panther

Steel Panther are holding open auditions to recruit a new bassist following Lexxi Foxx’s departure

By Matt Owen last updated 18 August 21

Think you've got what it takes? Now's your chance to make your dreams of glam metal stardom come true

Steel Panther announce departure of long-serving bassist, Lexxi Foxx

By Sam Roche published 20 July 21

“We love you and we wish you a wonderful future putting eyeliner on chihuahuas”

[L-R] Herman Li and Satchel of Steel Panther

Herman Li auditions for Steel Panther during Twitch livestream – and Satchel is the judge

By Sam Roche last updated 20 May 21

The DragonForce shredder dons his most glamorous outfit and lets loose with a truly jaw-dropping guitar solo

[L-R] Satchel of Steel Panther and Eddie Van Halen

Steel Panther’s Satchel names his 5 favorite Eddie Van Halen solos

By Greg Prato published 25 March 21

“He played with so much feel and groove. I picture him doing most of his solos in one take. While jumping off a drum riser”

Watch Steel Panther absolutely shred two Van Halen classics

By Richard Bienstock last updated 25 March 21

Sit yourself on down and watch the band deliver uncanny renditions of Beautiful Girls and D.O.A.

Steel Panther's Satchel plays Van Halen's Unchained

Satchel and his neon Charvel hail Eddie Van Halen with a ripping cover of Unchained

By Richard Bienstock last updated 15 October 20

The Steel Panther guitarist teams up with a host of Euro rockers for the virtual jam session