So, what are we to make of this comedy rock ? Well, for one, this ain’t no Spinal Tap, but instead cast your mind back to the pure essence of true ‘80s metal and you’ll probably dig Steel Panther. They’ve been around the block, their lyrics are atrocious, but they know it. Their melodies are good, albeit regurgitation of Crue, Whitesnake, and every other ‘80s metal act, and you WILL find yourself laughing through most of the record, especially as the band slot tongue firmly in cheek. Big anthems, offensive but smutty lyrics, hair ballads, and a host of guest appearances from people such as Scott Ian (Anthrax), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) etc, etc.
I’m not gonna recite any of the lyrics here, but to say they are entertaining is an understatement, and they’ll leave you rolling around on the floor. Madonna, Mariah Carey, Eminem, Dr Dre, etc, all get a roasting on ‘Death To All But Metal’, ‘Asian Hooker’ is literally a metal version of the 2 Live Crew with its crudeness, and ballad ‘Community Property’ will have you lighter waving and giggling at the same time.
So many bands have tried the comedy metal route, but I truly believe Steel Panther can make a career out of this. They have the cheese, but also the musicianship, take for example the Whitesnake inspired ‘Fat Girl (Thar She Blows)’ with its fist pumping chorus and the ‘80s glam strut of ‘Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’.
Some may scoff at such a record, but for good time party sex metal, the Bon Jovi/Kiss imitation ‘Party All Day (Fuck All Night)’ shows an almost boyish naivety, so anyone offended by this should go elsewhere to be honest, because with constant use of words like boobies, how can one be upset. Sit back, grab a beer and listen to the rip-off’s, perverted schoolboy poetry and slurps.
7/10
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