{"id":28107,"date":"2013-03-15T06:57:32","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T11:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=28107"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:34:10","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:34:10","slug":"steel-panther-the-british-invasion-bluray-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/steel-panther-the-british-invasion-bluray-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Steel Panther | The British Invasion<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Nikiforos Skoumas<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SteelIt really seems like yesterday when the debut album by some newcomer glam metal band boldly named Steel Panther hit the music stores in Europe; Feel the Steel<\/em> became available in May 2009 effectively putting hair metal on the map as an international musical genre once again. <\/p>\n

You could tell by the numerous interviews that would appear on the internet and music magazines that Steel Panther would be taking a leading role within their genre. Provocation, aggression and sarcasm were key elements of a marketing approach that would establish the band in no time and make Steel Panther a household name the world over. <\/p>\n

Fast forward in 2012 and you would be hard pressed to find a rock fan who does not know who Steel Panther are and what they stand for. With a second studio album Balls Out<\/em> already in the market, numerous arena tours supporting such legends as Motley Crue and Def Leppard, and of course their own headline shows, a live album and video seemed very much in order. <\/p>\n

Steel Panther’s The British Invasion<\/em> is based on a UK headline show dating back to 2010 at which point the band were promoting their debut album Feel The Steel<\/em>. In an attempt to update the package a second part recorded at the Download Festival 2012 has been added. This section features a total of five songs three of which are taken from their second album Balls Out<\/em>. <\/p>\n

Clearly the 2010 show recorded at the Brixton Academy is the main course of this audio-visual menu. Steel Panther perform Feel the Steel<\/em> in its entirety in front of a sold out crowd. None of the theatrics we have seen time and time again on their Youtube videos have been spared on this live show so you do get all the different costumes, the pyrotechnics, the dancing girls and the elevated stage set-up; the highlight of the extravaganza is probably when Michael enters the stage in a super-sized, old-fashioned Chinese taxi as the band drive into \u201cAsian Hooker.\u201d <\/p>\n

Beyond the rap that goes on between the songs, Michael, Satchel, Lexxi and Stixx are real pros in rock. They deliver their debut note-for-note, every solo every vocal harmony is recreated on this live video and performed with the kind of intensity that does perfect justice to the Panther\u2019s reputation. Beyond the twelve songs of the album, the set list includes Lexxi\u2019s legendary \u201cHair Solo\u201d plus an oldie from the band\u2019s “Metal Skool” days, the anthemic \u201cWe Want Pussy.\u201d <\/p>\n

As a fan-item one should note that the Blu-ray booklet features the lyrics to all the songs found on the set list as the original pressing of Feel the Steel did not come with the lyrics. <\/p>\n

Overall The British Invasion<\/em> is a documentation of Steel Panther\u2019s remarkable career progress going from newcomers to keepers of the glam metal genre and overall rock stars in just under five years. It goes without saying that The British Invasion<\/em> is a must for anyone into glam metal or \u201880s rock in general. It\u2019s exactly what you would expect from Steel Panther. <\/p>\n

Genre: Glam Metal, Melodic Hard Rock <\/p>\n

Line up:
\nMichael Starr (Ralph Saenz) \u2013 lead vocals, acoustic guitar
\nSatchel (Russ Parrish) \u2013 lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
\nLexxi Foxx (Travis Haley) \u2013 bass, backing vocals
\nStix Zadinia (Darren Leader) \u2013 drums, percussion, backing vocals<\/p>\n

Track list:
\n01. Eyes Of A Panther
\n02. Eatin\u2019 Ain\u2019t Cheatin
\n03. Feat. Girl
\n04. Hair Solo
\n05. Party All Day
\n06. Hell\u2019s On Fire
\n07. Stripper Girl
\n08. Asian Hooker
\n09. Turn Out The Lights
\n10. Girl From Oklahoma
\n11. We want Pussy
\n12. Community Property
\n13. The Shocker
\n14. Death To All But Metal
\n15. Credits<\/p>\n

Label: Universal Republic<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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