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Irreverent glam rockers Steel Panther bring ‘Winter Holidaze’ tour to Bogart’s
By: Henry Day
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CINCINNATI, Ohio (WOUB) – Irreverent glam metal outfit Steel Panther brought their Winter Holidaze Tour to Bogart’s (2621 Short Vine Street) last week, proving once again that they have the looks, spandex, and shredding skills to head bang with the likes of Van Halen and Def Leppard.
While the headliners were ready to share hilarious and raunchy stories in between head bangers, openers Moon Fever (of Seattle, WA) were happy to set the stage with hard hitting baselines and blast beats complimented by roaring vocals.
No matter what you say about the band’s looks or the kinds of jokes they make, the bottom line is that you can’t deny the tight drumming provided by the percussive powerhouse “Styx” and the searing guitar solos provided by guitarist “Satchel.” Editor’s note: find WOUB’s interview with Styx at this link.
If you haven’t figured it out by now, Steel Panther’s act isn’t for the easily offended, the faint of heart, or the metal snob.
Much of the crowd at Bogart’s Thursday night could have passed for Mötley Crüe fans freshly imported from the ’90s – so – obviously, they were “in” on the “joke.” This meant a lot of spandex, a lot of hairspray, and (given that it ’tis the season) a few rock ‘n’ roll Santas and elves.
All of this being said, it’s clear that Steel Panther isn’t for everyone. But for those who do enjoy the group, the night could be best described as an equally high energy and hilarious rock show with strong musicianship to legitimizing the absurdity.