As the North Shore was recovering from the NFL Draft, the sexy hurricane that is Steel Panther hit Pittsburgh with full force. The comedic glam metal legends have spent decades perfecting the art of the 1980s parody while simultaneously proving they are some of the most talented musicians in the business. The Roxian was packed with fans wearing leopard print leggings and oversized wigs, all eager to revisit an era of decadence and volume. The Twenty Twenty Sex tour promised a night where the hair was big, the guitars were loud, and the jokes were definitely not for the faint of heart.

Cody Parks and The Dirty South took the stage first to warm up the crowd with a unique blend of country grit and heavy metal thunder. They call their style “Country Metal,” and despite this being their first time in Pennsylvania, the fusion hit perfectly for the Pittsburgh crowd as they bridged the gap between Southern rock and modern shredding. The band moved with an energy that made it impossible to stand still, even for those who were strictly there for Steel Panther. Cody Parks completely owned the microphone with a rugged charm while his bandmates laid down thick, groovy riffs that shook the floorboards of the Roxian. Hair was flying everywhere and the mic stand was rarely stationary, really living up to the Country Metal label.

When the house lights finally dimmed to a calming blue, Steel Panther strutted onto the stage like they owned every square inch of the building. While their onstage banter is famous for being hilarious and crude, their actual musicianship is what pulls together the entire spectacle. Satchel delivered guitar solos with a technical precision that rivals the legends of the shred era, making every complex run look effortless. Michael Starr hit soaring high notes with a vocal range that has remained remarkably crisp over years of touring. Spyder kept a tight baseline matched by Stix Zadinia’s unbelievably precise drumming. They are masters of showmanship, navigating the stage with a choreographed chaos that kept the energy sky high.

The set was carefully crafted full of technical skill and catchy songwriting that had everyone singing along to every scandalous lyric. Steel Panther tore through a setlist packed to the brim with fan favourites, including “Asian Hooker,” “Death to All but Metal,” and “Community Property,” really showcasing Satchel’s incredible ability to shred through complex solos with ease. Michael Starr hit every piercing high note with the precision of a seasoned pro, his voice just as powerful now as it was when the band first started. Every song was performed with a level of tightness that only comes from years of touring together, ensuring that the music remained just as much the star of the show as the comedy.

The party atmosphere was a full blown celebration of rock and roll debauchery. The stage was a crowded playground of fun as two stunning pole dancers flanked the band, performing impressive feats of equal parts beauty and athleticism throughout the night while the music roared. As is tradition, Steel Panther took a break halfway through the set to pick out a girl in the pit to bring up on stage, and Pittsburgh’s lucky lady was Mary Beth. The eager 21 year old was an absolute delight, clearly loving the attention from both the crowd and Steel Panther themselves. Normally Michael Starr makes up a special song on the spot about the lovely guests, but this time the whole band couldn’t resist shining some love on Mary Beth with special songs, and Mary Beth in turn shined, or rather flashed, some love to the crowd. To extend the fun, all of the women in the crowd were invited up on stage for, fittingly, “17 Girls in a Row.” It was almost absurd how many people were on stage at once, but the pure joy radiating from everyone was intoxicating. It was a spectacle where the only goal was to ensure that every person in the building had the best time possible. The laughter was just as loud as the music, and the sight of the entire crowd dancing, singing, just having the time of their lives was everything. Everyone walked out of the Roxian with ringing ears and massive smiles, fully satisfied by a night of unapologetic glam rock madness.

April 26th, 2026