@@kitoyobeni1 The majority of the so-called "live" quarantine band vids are pre-recorded. It's wouldn't sound this perfect live. Also, it's pretty hard to play live over a video stream - the timing would be off.
The same can be said for quite a few other VH riffs, such as Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, Mean Street, Unchained, Atomic Punk, On Fire, Romeo Delight, Little Dreamer, Hear About It Later, etc. Eddie Van Halen was known as one of the greatest rock guitarists ever and rightfully so, but he was also a riff master.
ralph saenz (mike starr) & russ parrish (satchel) were in a =v/-/= cover band called atomic punks, so this was 2nd nature for them. diamond dave was a fan & mentioned said band in his autobiography "crazy from the heat".
And all of them - every single one, were improvised. That's what I love infinitely about DLR. He had stylized vocal that you can bet -Micheal has heard and practiced thousand's of times. He gets every teeny inflection spot on. I'd like to hear secrets - because it's such a different vibe - but still DLR and Little Dreamer - OMFG just beautiful - no embellishments, just Dave. Thing about DLR - as opposed to ahem - others - is hr isn't singing a song - he's singing a story. Usually a dark dangerous one. I don't think David Lee Roth has ever made one regret. The balls it takes to walk away from arguably the biggest rock band in the world. Ted Templeman, VH producer, said he's pretty confident Dave would have returned to the fold.11 years together starting in their teens - touring non stop. And drugs - lots of drugs. He slipped away and did a probable one off 4 song EP, stuff he wanted to do that was far outside the VH coda. It was a frighteningly successful project - and "The Brothers" were absolutely livid. Unyeilding and mad Why! This isn't an unusual scenario. Stevie Nicks successfully created an entire solo career that still performs - but she always was adamant that she was still very much a part of Fleetwood Mac. Now I think she's a vengeful bitch for orchestrating Lindsey Buckingham firing after 40 years in a band HE was recruited for - and his responce was his girlfriend was part of a package deal. Anyway. Rambling. Y'all give me a break! You know the rest. ☮️
A bass player i worked w/in LA is in a wicked VH coverband called "fan halen", guys name is Georgre Dubois...he also instructs bass at Musicians Institute. He's a very talented fella.
@@ZiddersRooFurry Glam is weak af. Those bands were an embarrassment to the genre of metal, prancing around in pink spandex and half-shirts with more makeup than a porn star. And most of the singers were terrible with high whiny nasal voices.
I just turned 51, so I am a kid of the 80s. Thank you to these guys for giving us what we want..... which is 80s music, 80s hair, 80s outfits..... I will find a way to see these guys live when they are somewhere near me...... if not, maybe a trip south to socal.
I came to hate, but I am sold. You all just out did VH on this. This takes me back to my teen years cranking VH2 in my truck....windows down driving to the beach. Simply awesome!! Brilliant cover.
Ralph and Russ were in a popular Van Halen tribute band (Atomic Punks) for years before Steel Panther existed, and also an 80's hard rock/cover band called Metal School.
I know it would be like the washed up glam rock meme but Steel Panter should absolutely make an album of Van Halen covers, or even do a tribute concert
@@Panhead49EL no they didnt. Steel panther started out as metal shop in 2000. Ralph and Russ were in the Atomic Punks 1994-2008, Travis and Darren were never in atomic punks :)
Dude Michael simply doesn't age, keeps his voice like the first day, and manages to make the laundry room look damn rocking. Perhaps that part took it from Rush, when Geedy Lee would put some washing machines on the stage lol lol
@@mottahead6464 Exactly! I always heard rumors going back to the 80's. From people who went to see Motley Crue in concert. They ALL told me that they sucked live. I really didn't want to believe them. Because I was such a huge Motley Crue fan. Then... I went to their concert myself. Holy molly! They suck straight ass live! And now, I couldn't care less about the Crue!
@@engineerinhickorystripehat I think, (If my memory serves me correct) I went to the Carnival of Sins tour. And It was horrible. If they sounded good on the Girls Girls Girls tour, I'd be highly suspect of tape playback being the reason. I have friends who went to the Girls, Girls, Girls tour. And said they sounded horrible. So, maybe it wasn't tape playback. And they just had a good night when you saw them. Who knows?
Now that’s how you pay tribute to the greatest guitarists that ever walked the planet. I can’t believe the Grammys shit on his legacy like that, fuck ‘em!
@@phinsxiii He sounded good live until he left the band the first time tbh, he was ok live during the 1984 tour. Whatever he became when Sammy Hagar was in the band just wasn't the same person, he lost his voice his hair, his showmanship, his sense of humor. He was absolutely awful when he rejoined after Hagar.
BADASS Van Halen covers as ALWAYS guys! I LOVE how Michael does DLR's classic screams perfect! I wish Dave could have sounded this good in his later years.
It's just incredible how they're completely original yet unbelievably spot on to the mighty VH and honestly, every 80s metal band they cover rolled into one. Like a Voltron of hair metal. It's a testament to how talented they really are. All of the best elements of all of those bands, a complete decade of music and the greatest guitar player to ever live and take it all and make it their own. Steel Panther in my opinion, saved music.
@@HutcheyBoi You do realize I am talking about former singer and frontman of the Premier Van Halen tribute band " The Atomic Punks." Who by the way is singer this song in the video... David Lee Ralph ...
@@shredacuda True. But Michael Starr can ALSO sing. He makes it look easy but believe me its NOT especially if you're trying to cover another band note for note.
@@shredacuda so could Dave. They had different styles. Sammy has a real unique voice. Anyone that covers him sing at a really high pitch to mimic him...
Ralph just tears the asshole out of the Halen Songs. The whole band does too... mad respect but shit.. Ralph just fucking kills it. Best metal singer out there hands down.
Just sounds like Van Halen, dudes. Maybe a little better. You guys should just go ahead and cover the entire Diver Down album. (I think that's my favorite Van Dave album.)
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Steel Panther definitely should do a a full album of VH covers. Make a great tribute to their origins, and to Eddie
I was thinking that as well.
Yup,most definitely
I would say they've already started. These videos don't exactly synch up or feel truly live.
@@kitoyobeni1
The majority of the so-called "live" quarantine band vids are pre-recorded. It's wouldn't sound this perfect live. Also, it's pretty hard to play live over a video stream - the timing would be off.
@@dmitryowens Agreed
love these guys can't wait to see them live again
I’m gonna buy the biggest thong made and throw it on the stage. I’m thinking something big enough to fit on the back of a Volkswagen.
Now that you have to get the suicide jab to get tickets, it'll be the last show you ever see...
These guys put on an amazing and fun show! Looking forward to seeing them again!
They’re coming to atl soon !!!!
I've seen them 3 times.. Had a blast every time 🤘 🍻 🎶
This guitar riff is one of the coolest riffs ever...
Satchel killed it! It was awesome.
The same can be said for quite a few other VH riffs, such as Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, Mean Street, Unchained, Atomic Punk, On Fire, Romeo Delight, Little Dreamer, Hear About It Later, etc. Eddie Van Halen was known as one of the greatest rock guitarists ever and rightfully so, but he was also a riff master.
@@dmitryowens Sinner's Swing and Dirty Movies are fuckin' killer too.
@@LtJoker1
Definitely.
This cover is 100% better than anything that was on the recent Grammys show.
Agreed!!!
@Nouse Foraname You don't have to be a dick towards people you know.
Absolutely
So true......sad.
Only 100% better?
The best cover of a VH song I have ever heard! This... this right here is lit as fuck!
These guys absolutely nail it!I would pay money to watch these fuckers!
This is great! Check out Jakub Deraps too. He totally nails the guitar of EVH. But this has way better vocals!
They Nail a lot of songs....
@@michaelwerbick and chicks. Lol
Google "russ parrish ralph saenz atomic punks"
how does Michael manage to sound exactly like every single vocalist possible
It would be interesting to hear his Udo Dirkschneider impersonation!
He was the vocalist of the atomic punks a VH cover band. They used to call him David Lee Ralph.
@@spiderfan1974 It's true. Back when he was lecturing at University of Arizona.
@@spiderfan1974 that's awesome 😂🤘🏻🤘🏻
ralph saenz (mike starr) & russ parrish (satchel) were in a =v/-/= cover band called atomic punks, so this was 2nd nature for them. diamond dave was a fan & mentioned said band in his autobiography "crazy from the heat".
Not one but two videos on the same day and it's Van Halen songs. This is awesome.
What's the other video? Because these dudes rock
Those DLR screams are the hardest to pull off. Dude doesnt get enough credit. You got it
And all of them - every single one, were improvised. That's what I love infinitely about DLR. He had stylized vocal that you can bet -Micheal has heard and practiced thousand's of times. He gets every teeny inflection spot on. I'd like to hear secrets - because it's such a different vibe - but still DLR and Little Dreamer - OMFG just beautiful - no embellishments, just Dave. Thing about DLR - as opposed to ahem - others - is hr isn't singing a song - he's singing a story. Usually a dark dangerous one. I don't think David Lee Roth has ever made one regret. The balls it takes to walk away from arguably the biggest rock band in the world.
Ted Templeman, VH producer, said he's pretty confident Dave would have returned to the fold.11 years together starting in their teens - touring non stop. And drugs - lots of drugs. He slipped away and did a probable one off 4 song EP, stuff he wanted to do that was far outside the VH coda.
It was a frighteningly successful project - and "The Brothers" were absolutely livid. Unyeilding and mad
Why! This isn't an unusual scenario. Stevie Nicks successfully created an entire solo career that still performs - but she always was adamant that she was still very much a part of Fleetwood Mac.
Now I think she's a vengeful bitch for orchestrating Lindsey Buckingham firing after 40 years in a band HE was recruited for - and his responce was his girlfriend was part of a package deal. Anyway. Rambling. Y'all give me a break! You know the rest.
☮️
I noticed the same thing. Those screams are perfect.
A lot of people forget that Micheal was in the best Van Halen cover band of all time, the Atomic Punks
A bass player i worked w/in LA is in a wicked VH coverband called "fan halen", guys name is Georgre Dubois...he also instructs bass at Musicians Institute. He's a very talented fella.
@@jamesian-allen8725 I’ll have to check em out, thanks man🤘
Satchel was too, wasn't he?
@@brownwrench yea
Oh man, I saw Atomic Punks play at Chillers Bar in Mission Beach back when VH wasn’t really playing any Toth material. What an awesome show!
Just when you thought Steel Panther couldn't be more awesome...two amazing VH covers in one day.
When they're doing VH covers is the only time they're awesome.
@@dmitryowens I couldn't disagree more - they're amazingly awesome at all times.
@@static2099
I'm not into goofy parody bands, and 80's glam metal sucked hard. Early Van Halen ruled though.
@@dmitryowens 80's glam had plenty of awesome. You're just close minded.
@@ZiddersRooFurry
Glam is weak af. Those bands were an embarrassment to the genre of metal, prancing around in pink spandex and half-shirts with more makeup than a porn star. And most of the singers were terrible with high whiny nasal voices.
I love that Lexi's pick guard is a mirror.
Speaking of mirrors, if he puts on any more covid weight he's going to need a bigger one next time he goes on stage lololol
I love how he doesn’t even play 😂just poses
Yeah you use a mirror to catch the Light and shine it in a girl's eye
Of course Lexi has a mirror. He’s so perfect that the best thing to see on his guitar is his face.
These guys are great. Don't let the fun loving rock "mock" fool you...these guys are seriously good players.
Definitely one of the best and perhaps overlooked VH songs.
I second the "Mean Street" request. Best VH song.
I just turned 51, so I am a kid of the 80s. Thank you to these guys for giving us what we want..... which is 80s music, 80s hair, 80s outfits..... I will find a way to see these guys live when they are somewhere near me...... if not, maybe a trip south to socal.
Same here bro😅🤘. Over 50 yrs. This is awesome.
I did not know if everyone noticed but the 80’s is coming back and Steel Panther is leading the way.
And that, my friends, is how it's done. Period! Steel Panther Rules.
I came to hate, but I am sold. You all just out did VH on this. This takes me back to my teen years cranking VH2 in my truck....windows down driving to the beach. Simply awesome!! Brilliant cover.
Most underrated band in the world! The talent is off the charts not to mention the showmanship. Total entertainment package. Keep jammin guys!!!!
You guys are the epítome of how metal should sound like... And your Van Halen covers... Speechless. Best tribute ever
Gotta say that was damn good. Never heard anyone do the Dave screams so spot on. Guitar, everything was on point!!
Ralph and Russ were in a popular Van Halen tribute band (Atomic Punks) for years before Steel Panther existed, and also an 80's hard rock/cover band called Metal School.
I love that your guys' jam rooms are the garage, a spare bedroom, and the laundry room. Real people.
Sounds exactly like VH. One of the best riffs ever. Strong men have died, listening to this riff.
Masters of Covers
I know it would be like the washed up glam rock meme but Steel Panter should absolutely make an album of Van Halen covers, or even do a tribute concert
They started out as a Vegas Van Halen tribute band, the atomic punks. EDIT: I'm half wrong. Thanks to @webgazda for clearing it up.
wasnt aware
X2 on the VH cover album!!! Good Stuff!!
@@Panhead49EL no they didnt. Steel panther started out as metal shop in 2000.
Ralph and Russ were in the Atomic Punks 1994-2008, Travis and Darren were never in atomic punks :)
@@webgazda And Michael Anthony guested on bass at one Atomic Punks show.
MAGIC!
WHAT a fuckin day! Two Van Halen covers from Steel fuckin Panther at the same time. We also joined this Van Halen cover party last week :)
His Roth vocals are unmatchable. So good.
Dude Michael simply doesn't age, keeps his voice like the first day, and manages to make the laundry room look damn rocking. Perhaps that part took it from Rush, when Geedy Lee would put some washing machines on the stage lol lol
What a band
Motley Crew hated them on tour because they can play and troll and still blow the doors off almost every band.
Perhaps they hated them because these guys can play AND sing?
@@mottahead6464 Exactly! I always heard rumors going back to the 80's. From people who went to see Motley Crue in concert. They ALL told me that they sucked live. I really didn't want to believe them. Because I was such a huge Motley Crue fan. Then... I went to their concert myself. Holy molly! They suck straight ass live! And now, I couldn't care less about the Crue!
@@shane8915 I only saw Girls Girls girls and they were pretty tight .That show i got(took) VIP seating too , 3 or 4 feet behind the nasty habits .
@@engineerinhickorystripehat I think, (If my memory serves me correct) I went to the Carnival of Sins tour. And It was horrible. If they sounded good on the Girls Girls Girls tour, I'd be highly suspect of tape playback being the reason. I have friends who went to the Girls, Girls, Girls tour. And said they sounded horrible. So, maybe it wasn't tape playback. And they just had a good night when you saw them. Who knows?
@@shane8915 or i coulda just been awestruck at the spectacle , it WUZZ 1987 after all.
D.O.A. - Killed it!
AHHHHHHHHHHH, I needed that!
How did I not hear this sooner???
🎸 🤘
Damn!! Michael's got that DLR rasp sounding wicked! Awesome cover boys! Pretty sure Ed's looking down, smiling and saying "These damn punks can play."
Pure greatness
Now that’s how you pay tribute to the greatest guitarists that ever walked the planet. I can’t believe the Grammys shit on his legacy like that, fuck ‘em!
Amen Brother!
True brother !
Every now and then I just have to come back here and listen to this again. This is so....fucking....good.
Michael sounds more like David Lee Roth than David Lee Roth does.
Dave was and is the original, the one and only! Ralp (Michael) for sure sounds awesome and does Dave's 'things' as a pro, i agree!
DLR hasn’t been able to sound like the record since ... well ... the recording of the record. He’s always been more of a showman than a voice.
That is exactly what I was saying!!!
Yeah he does
@@phinsxiii He sounded good live until he left the band the first time tbh, he was ok live during the 1984 tour. Whatever he became when Sammy Hagar was in the band just wasn't the same person, he lost his voice his hair, his showmanship, his sense of humor. He was absolutely awful when he rejoined after Hagar.
Awesome Dave imitation even the harmonic scream … satchels tone and touch. Dead on !
This was the first Van Halen song I learned to play. Well done!!!
FANTASTIC!!!! I love how he nails the Roth Polyphonic screams! AMAZING!!!
When I listen to Van Halen II, so do my neighbors! Great cover boys!
the vocals are insane
BADASS Van Halen covers as ALWAYS guys! I LOVE how Michael does DLR's classic screams perfect! I wish Dave could have sounded this good in his later years.
I was smiling the entire time watching this. Thank you Steel Panther for channeling VH so well. Edward would've liked this I think.
Killed it!
Steel panther kills everything
Love this song! What a riff. I know what I’m learning to play this afternoon. 🤘
Favourite band of all time!
Didn’t they used to be the Atomic Punks, a VH tribute ?? I saw them live. They were spot on..!
Yes.
Yes indeed
Yes they were also “Metal Skool”
Request: Take Your Whiskey Home!
It's just incredible how they're completely original yet unbelievably spot on to the mighty VH and honestly, every 80s metal band they cover rolled into one. Like a Voltron of hair metal. It's a testament to how talented they really are. All of the best elements of all of those bands, a complete decade of music and the greatest guitar player to ever live and take it all and make it their own. Steel Panther in my opinion, saved music.
Such an underrated band.
The world needs this! More please!!!!
I would love to see you guys cover Janie's Crying or Atomic Punk!
Jamie's
Is she crying because she’s lost her gun? 🤣
@@iestyndavies7287 Lol
or running with the devil :)
You all do realize that Steel Panther started out as a Van Halen cover group.
Another great tribute from Steel Panther to the mighty VH... RIP Eddie.......
Do "i ll wait" and "dance the night away"! ..Pleeeease🙂
The laundry room in the background is a killer touch.😂
Sounds great guys.👍
His kids' stuff too and also I spotted some stage outfits.
satchel channeling the spirit of evh!
David Lee Ralph never left...
Well done as usual ..
Roth*
@@HutcheyBoi You do realize I am talking about former singer and frontman of the Premier Van Halen tribute band " The Atomic Punks." Who by the way is singer this song in the video...
David Lee Ralph ...
@@mhvh5150 oh shit I always thought it was Satchel that was in Atomic Punks. I didn’t realize Starr was in the band. My bad man
Whoever mixed this did a great job.
This has always been my favorite Van Halen song. “SatchelisHUNG” caught me off guard lol
These guys are note perfect, quite a feat, but I found myself really appreciating most the geniuses who invented this music.
SP never disappoints and now I have to rearrange my laundry room to rock status.
Amazing!!
Thanks SP! I needed that! ✌🏼
Nailed it! Sounded exactly like Eddie & Dave. One of the best riffs ever, too!
ANOTHER NEW COVER???
Aw this is too good man
Very Good ! Cover! Sounds remarkably like the original!
Nothing screams METAL more than Michael's washing machine...
Steel washer!!
he is a man of many talents, doing VH covers while washing his bed sheets.
He just needs to clean that dirty ass floor up in front of it? LMAO
@@jasonalcorn2637 😁
it is bad ass
Love that song...
damn, that is an awesome cover
Cheers!! from Greece
DLR can't do screams like that anymore and Sammy never could.
He could scream but not like David Lee Roth. Because Sammy can actually sing
@@shredacuda True. But Michael Starr can ALSO sing. He makes it look easy but believe me its NOT especially if you're trying to cover another band note for note.
Ralph is a great singer. The whole band is great
@@shredacuda so could Dave. They had different styles. Sammy has a real unique voice. Anyone that covers him sing at a really high pitch to mimic him...
Sammy is a singer first, frontman second. Dave was a frontman first, singer probably third or fourth
yep, michaels voice just continues to sound sensational.. one of the best rock voices i have experienced..
Two videos in one day! This made my day!!!
You knocked this one outa the park - THANKS STEAL PANTHER!!!
right on! I hope you guys get to scheduling make-up dates for the 2020 shows that were postponed due to COVID.
dude they are amazing musicians tbh
One of my fav EVH riffs. I play VH 1 and 2 almost every day on guitar just for fun.
The Humor and satire they bring to R&R is amazing
Ralph just tears the asshole out of the Halen Songs. The whole band does too... mad respect but shit.. Ralph just fucking kills it. Best metal singer out there hands down.
Two in the Pink from Western Australia 🤘🤘
David Lee Starr 🤍❤️💙🤘🤘🤘
It’s great to see that Ralph has kept his vox in great shape after all of these years. Excellent tune!
Damn Satchel nailed that solo like a split hog
you were just born out of a era of metal by 10 years or so such a talented bunch Headliners all the way
I watched this with my girlfriend and the house is now flooded.
HURRY!!
Watch some Nickelback and hire a reputable carpet company that can suck as hard as the aforementioned!!
Hahaha. Nice
Ewww
.... and smells like yeast.
fawk yeah git er done dawg
great band...thats what rock is about...fun and joy
Ha these guys should invite DLR to concert and give him a singing lesson.
These days, with Eddie Van Halen in Guitar Heaven, someone else has to play those songs.
And who better than Steel Panther?
Rock on, boys.
Haven't seen another great live act with a washing machine since Rush
I don't know, if it's the best cover, I've ever heard. But.. it's definitely right up there. Just amazing!
I know for facts all 150 likes from us is before even watching
"You're godamn right"
=Heisenberg, and also me
If it’s Steel Panther, I’m gonna like it. But this double shot VH is exceptional!
I do not care what anyone tells you, these guys rock harder then anyone at the moment. 🤟🏻
Just sounds like Van Halen, dudes. Maybe a little better. You guys should just go ahead and cover the entire Diver Down album. (I think that's my favorite Van Dave album.)
VH1, 2 for sure.... but i love all if i'm honest. also the Hagar era
What a great band!!!!!
Why does Michael look like he's about go to a well in the basement and tell some Steel Panther groupie to put the lotion on or it gets the hose again?
I see no butterflies
@@daphne4983 They weren’t butterflies. They were Acherontia atropos, aka, Death’s Head Hawk Moth
@@Gabez82 yeah I was mistaken
This is f’n amazing! They absolutely nailed it!