Steel Panther
Thrower
Warehouse Live Midtown
H-Town, Texas 8-31-25
Steel Panther Brings Glam Metal Mayhem
to Warehouse Live Midtown
Thrower
Steel Panther turned Warehouse Live Midtown in Houston into a neon-soaked time machine on Sunday the 31st, transporting fans straight back to the glory days of ‘80s hair metal. Complete with shredding guitars, outrageous banter and more innuendo than most crowds could handle in one night.
The night kicked off with Houston’s own Thrower, a local band that wasted no time setting the tone. Their gritty riffs and raw energy hit hard, and the crowd, already buzzing with anticipation, fed off their heavy grooves. It was clear Thrower wasn’t intimidated by the legendary headliners; instead, they delivered a confident set that got fists pumping and made a strong case for why they deserve a bigger stage.
When Steel Panther finally hit the stage, the place erupted. Frontman Michael Starr strutted out in full glam gear, while guitarist Satchel, bassist Spyder, and drummer Stix Zadinia immediately launched into a high-octane performance. Their set kicked off with “Eyes of a Panther” and “Tomorrow Night”, immediately igniting the packed floor into a sea of fists and sing-alongs. Satchel’s riffs and Michael Starr’s over-the-top vocals gave the performance a razor-sharp energy, while the band’s signature tongue-in-cheek humor kept the mood playful. “Asian Hooker,” “Fat Girl (Thar She Blows)” and “Friends With Benefits” had the crowd howling, proving Steel Panther’s brand of comedy-metal still lands as hard as their licks.
One of the night’s highlights came when Satchel unleashed a blistering solo, seamlessly weaving in riffs from classics like “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Seek and Destroy,” “Breaking the Law,” “Master of Puppets,” and “Iron Man.” Fans roared with every familiar riff, cementing the solo as both a showcase of his chops and a love letter to metal itself.
The band’s improv spirit was alive in the “Impromptu Song for a Girl,” before slowing things down with their raunchy ballad “Girl From Oklahoma.” From there, it was full-throttle chaos with “17 Girls In A Row,” and “Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’.”
The finale was pure Steel Panther - raucous, ridiculous, and irresistible. “Death to All but Metal,” “Community Property” and “Gloryhole” closed the night with fans screaming every word, leaving the venue drenched in sweat and laughter.
At Warehouse Live Midtown, Steel Panther didn’t just play a show - they delivered an experience that was equal parts rock concert, comedy act and time machine back to the sleaziest, loudest days of Sunset Strip. With Thrower proving local Houston talent can hold their own, it was a night of high-octane fun that fans won’t soon forget.
Steel Panther Setlist:
Eyes of a Panther
Tomorrow Night
Asian Hooker
Fat Girl (Thar She Blows)
Friends With Benefits
Guitar Solo / Rock You Like a Hurricane / Seek and Destroy / Breaking the Law / Master of Puppets / Iron Man
Impromptu Song for a Girl
Girl From Oklahoma
Eatin' Ain't Cheatin'
Death to All but Metal
Community Property
Gloryhole