Simon Rushworth
Every day this week we’re looking at the bands to watch at Download 2010 and after last year’s storming set inside a sweaty tent we could hardly ignore the lure of Steel Panther 12 months on.
The band determined to bring back hair metal in a style bigger and better than ever before are riding a wave of hype and emotion and until the bubble bursts they’re a decent bet as band of the festival for the second year running.
If you like your rock dirty, dumb and sleazy then these boys have got it off to a tee and the only question facing the band’s die hards this weekend will be this: is the joke still funny?
We’re convinced it is so for a quick look at the ins and outs of the Panther read on – and grab your spot early in front of the second stage on Sunday.
Name: Steel Panther
Home country: USA
Download 2010: 18.20-19.30, The Ronnie James Dio Stage, Sunday June 13
Classic Album: Feel The Steel
Classic Track: Community Property
Don’t Mention: STDs – safe sex is not on the Panther’s radar
Do Mention: Groupies – in the finest tradition of rock and roll these guys have one thing on their mind
Look Out For: Lexxi Foxxx – the best looking man in rock
Avoid: Panther backstage – it’s normally carnage
Did you know: The band splits its time between residencies in LA and Las Vegas