Riffs and Licks with Satchel from Steel Panther

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Who better embodies the distinctive, neon-soaked, animal print-laden, cranked-up-to-eleven ethos of the 1980s hair metal style than Steel Panther’s lead shredder, Satchel? Armed with his slick, zebra-patterned signature Charvel Pro-Mod DK22, Satchel joins Nick Bowcott to talk all things riffs, rock, and why the groundbreaking work of ‘80s metal music has never been more impactful. Check it out!
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[@sweetwater]

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[@curtwehrmeyer124]

I bought the yellow one and its kick ass !!

[@kuyakoi3469]

Hey sweetwater when in going to win those giveaways?

[@armara70]

Nick, will there be a run of lefty Satchel models?

[@mikemc5221]

Do a limited Nick Bowcott Charvel run.

[@belladonna131]

Aqua Net is STILL MADE believe it or not! 😂

[@ViaAvione]

THE 80'S are the best 40 years of my life !!!🧘‍♀🎸🤘

[@schecterseven3894]

I kinda remember the 80's .

[@istvangranicz5082]

Ozzy does not remember shit about the 80's

[@shipsahoy1793]

@@schecterseven3894 Eighty Who ??

[@stevengoodman3498]

The best times I ever had!

[@DoctorLincoln]

I wish i could sit and listen to your stories...I was born in 84 but my heart belongs to the 80s.

[@codyschrecengost197]

Any improv actor needs to take notes from Satchel. The way he never breaks character is amazing 😂

[@GerryBlue]

What, he's a character?

[@michaelmarino2571]

Yes Russ is the real person behind

[@Hugh.Gilbert]

@@michaelmarino2571 Pretty sure Russ is the character

[@IrLosin]

This is the most serious I've ever seen him though.

[@GerryBlue]

@@michaelmarino2571 But is he? 😝

[@dizzyred1390]

the tones of both players UNREAL

[@brandonjackson5865]

Thick and sexy like your wife’s single friend.

[@IvanXman]

That's something to do with the Charvel guitar and the EVH amp

[@rugersta631]

yup, i was wondering which amps they play?

[@erikthered9670]

@@rugersta631 Satchel was playing through the 50 watt EVH 5150 III, and I think Nick was playing through the Diezel idk what model that's under the Friedman on the left side.

[@brandonjackson5865]

@@IvanXman yeah no doubt, is Satchel playing EMG retroactives now ? Probably the most important is what can or IR they are using but it’s an incredibly fat filthy yet defined tone.

[@michaelvaldez5453]

I love how they basically made the display like an old VHS tape lol

[@Fairley97]

Satchel is a born entertainer and I could listen to him talk/play all day long 🤘🏻

[@kevinerickson84]

for real! I was disappointed when the video ended. That felt short lol

[@ami2evil]

He'll play your Meat Whistle...

[@romankarbushev7263]

All riffs! 0:57 - Paranoid (Black Sabbath) 1:04 - Limelight (Rush) 1:12 - Crazy Train (Ozzy Ozbourne) 3:22 - Still of the Night (Whitesnake) 4:05 - Rat Bat Blue (Deep Purple) 4:23 - Crying in the Rain (Whitesnake) 4:36 - Bad Boys (Whitesnake) 4:56 - When Heaven Comes Down (Dokken) 7:32 - Last Resort (Papa Roach) 7:39 - Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden) 8:16 - Stand up and Shout (Dio) 8:25 - Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions) 8:34 - Back in Black (AC/DC) 8:55 - Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden) 9:43 - Breaking the Law (Judas Priest) 10:33 - Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath) 15:23 - Gangbang at the Old Folks Home (Steel Panther) 15:35 - It's not Love (Dokken) 17:10 - Down Boys (Warrant) 21:44 - Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love (Van Halen) 22:42 - Beautiful Girls (Van Halen) 23:03 - Somebody Get Me a Doctor (Van Halen) 23:21 - EVH riff 26:47 - Bringin' on the Heartbreak (Def Leppard) 30:00 - Gods of War (Def Leppard) 30:39 - Hysteria (Def Leppard) 30:44 - Love Bites (Def Leppard) 31:00 - Community Property (Steel Panther) 31:47 - 18 and Life (Skid Row) 35:00 - Balls to the Wall (Accept) 35:17 - I'm the One (Van Halen)

[@SheaRecordmetal]

26:47 “bringin’ on the heartbreak” by Def Leppard

[@unguidedEmbz]

8:16 Saxon - Power and the Glory, but it sounded even better when Satchel played it!

[@TapioNurminen]

8:16 is Stand Up And Shout by Dio

[@TapioNurminen]

15:23 Gangbang At The Old Folks Home by Steel Panther

[@TapioNurminen]

30:39 Hysteria (Def Leppard)

[@joesatchton212]

The very best part about Satchel is that if you just look past the surface silliness, there's a ton of musical knowledge, historical respect, real love and serious guitar talent under all that spandex and Hairnet. Can't help but luv that guy XD Kinda like Mrs. Smith.

[@jvin248]

He went through that Berkley music school with a few other famous players.

[@factsonly5994]

​@@jvin248That's not true he graduated from GIT at 19. Then he started teaching.

[@greekfreak1980]

@@jvin248 He was a student of Paul Gilbert at the Hollywood GIT music college and even took over teaching, when Paul left the school to go on tour with Mr.Big. He also worked as a producer/ sound engineer on several Paul Gilbert solo albums and played in Rob Halford's band, ''Fight''. Pete Thorn, who is a very famous tour/studio guitarist & youtuber, was one of his students at the GIT and he speaks very highly of him as a teacher.

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

And quickwitted🎼🤘🏻

[@Widdy5150]

Satchel's tone is just sublime!! 👍🏼

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Richard Poole .. My thought too.

[@TheFlexXMLG]

Oh yeah, 100%

[@FullMataCorrida]

That Fishman pickups are hot

[@rkgaustin]

That Rat Bat Blue reference and connection shows what a true musician Satchel is.

[@andrewmcinnis1123]

I agree! Rat Bat Blue is a really deep cut from Deep Purple! Not many know unless you are a hardcore fan! 😊✊

[@federicohorn9225]

tbf, DP and W shared several band members over the years

[@followingnazarene]

I agree. But i think the Rat bat blue riff is is not where they get it from. I knew it in the 90‘s but forgot 😂

[@cliffords2315]

Im not embarassed to say i know that song inside and out. Kind of a silly song but has a great riff.

[@Rockr69747]

@@followingnazarene Agreed. Not even the same riff. Sounds more like Greg and Duane ripped DP for One Way Out to me.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

You gotta love Satchel, amazing guitar player, a great sense of humor, and never lets Nick finish telling his Malmsteen story.

[@huangkee6004]

So we all know how much Satchel loves Malmsteem

[@salamwati9281]

He hates Malmsteen😉

[@IrLosin]

I love how he just can play all these great riffs effortlessly.

[@paulillingworth90]

Came looking for this comment. I was curious how long it’d go on for lol.

[@scottjones9973]

A love that Satchel is so talented, knowledgeable and passionate about the music. I think it's a reason the whole parody act is so good, it comes from a real place and appreciation.

[@dmitryowens]

Check out his work on the first Fight album.

[@Shooter_FPV]

I feel sorry for all of you that didn't experience the 80's, a time period that will NEVER be duplicated... I was 18 in 1983, hair metal was my life... I'll ALWAYS be an 80's metalhead!!!

[@MrDantres]

Amen to that!

[@fu6817]

Trash Metal and 80's pop was so fucking good, still is, but there's something wrong with the new people.

[@benjaminromanello3157]

I was born in 83. My earliest MTV memory was seeing the Yankee Rose video. Soon after that it was Ratt, Poison, etc. I really got to live the music through my dad who went to rock shows all the time.

[@Shooter_FPV]

@@benjaminromanello3157 I graduated high school in '83, so I got to live the whole era. I also grew up with classic rock like Zeppelin, The Who, and others, so I got it all... but I'll always be a hair metal head!

[@nikverschuren4291]

Me to born in 1986, metal all the way

[@eric_casper5150]

Satchel such an underrated shredder!! He can hang with the best of them!!!!

[@russellward4624]

GIT is kicking themselves for denying his application back in the day. Imagine the adverts he coukd be doing for the school.

[@TheSmokingSkull718]

@@russellward4624 😂

[@TC-Guitar]

Satchel is one of a kind, always fun to watch, on stage or off 😎

[@Bobby_Digital37]

These two guy need their own weekly show!!!!!

[@aragon18k]

Absolutely 2nd this. I'll also accept bi weekly or monthly. This was great fun.

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Yeah, that's a good one!

[@RickCarr]

I love this!! Satchel playing and talking about metal riffs, doesn’t get any better!

[@slashwb1]

I just spend 35 minutes listening to these two talking complete non-sense while playing the most amazing riffs. I loved it! Watching again tomorrow.

[@diddymercs]

Satchel is ridiculously underrated as a guitarst, and he's a complete music nerd too. Would be an awesome guy to hang out with I bet!

[@roystephens568]

Idk man. He was a teacher at the Guitar Institute and played with Rob Halford in Fight.

[@ParaBellum2024]

No, he is not "underrated".

[@cyborgnj]

GIT grad, 'nuff said

[@andreo.7633]

Agreed

[@Vaco67]

These 2 are treasures of the metal community lol

[@Scottocaster6668]

Community is not Metal 😆

[@irocitZ]

Either way, I'll treasure them both.

[@scottthomas4779]

Every member of Steel Panther could legit be tremendous comedy actors. Their improv skills are incredible lol

[@stevesorrell9835]

Just listened to Rat Bat Blue. The lick, during the verses, is nearly exact! 😹 Who knew? Satchel, that's who!

[@andreo.7633]

Deep purple 4life

[@andreo.7633]

Ritchie Blackmore the master

[@chris2843]

Love when he brags about his hair when it’s actually a wig! Legend.

[@gravl1]

Came for the riffs, stayed for the conversation.

[@kuyakoi3469]

I miss satchel on interviews, ive been listening to his old interviews while at work and it just keep me going. He is a musical genius and a businessman

[@jjrusy7438]

That was killer. Megaprops to nick. The most fun thing about satchel is that he brings total chaos to interviews, and nick did pretty good "herding cats". The bits of chord theory were excellent. I could watch this type of easy hangout videos all day, but you do need the right personalities. PS, def leppard was/is the all-around best arena rock band ever. Songs, arrangements, everything.

[@thejeffrandallproject6470]

Man I love metal, 80’s hair bands, modern power metal, and as much as Steel Panther plays around with their music and concerts, they are skilled musicians. Satchel is such a great guitarist!!

[@ammostockpile]

Satchel is THE authority on 80’s metal riffs! Guitar God!

[@asdrofllmao]

Satchel is such a gem, can't get enough of the guy.

[@TheAlexCruz]

LOL! Oh man...these 2 made my afternoon. I've been laughing so hard my ribs hurt 😆

[@thoughtsbeforesleep]

Satchel is always fun to watch but want to point out for those who might not know that Nick Bowcott is also a legend (founder/guitarist for Grim Reaper) - this is a great video.

[@andrewpardue3324]

Thanks for confirming what I had though but just wasn’t sure … I knew it had to be the same dude! I remember being 14 at that time ( I’m 51 now) in the early eighties ! wearing a ripped up WASP shirt and rocking the hell outa that 1st Grim Reaper album 🤘🏻🤯🤘🏻. Great band ! Just found my 37 ? year old cassette tape in a box of stuff the other day ! 😄

[@MrDantres]

I was wondering who he is! Grim Reaper, fantastic band!

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

It's a shame they didn't play any Grim Reaper. Those riffs are awesome and very 80s sounding

[@egsystems913]

Satchel has a great career in stand-up ahead of him if he ever gives up Steel Panther (which I hope he NEVER does) because he's SO quick with the comebacks, and the references. May there always be a Satchel!

[@rickfromberlin1722]

love the 4:3 format. Nice touch!

[@68peterbilt68]

10 mins into the video, and I'm still in awe of how Satchel can just play what he's thinking. So good. Thank you for being you Satchel. Don't ever change. Truck on. 🤟😎👍🚛🚛🚛

[@luisn5]

Didn't know what to expect from this video, but this one was pure fun... Metal fun. Brilliant!

[@mikedervos5974]

I love the 80s style resolution in the video ,so nostalgic man! Great idea!

[@jye_24]

WE ALL NEEDED THIS INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN HIMSELF

[@petercappiello8192]

Love his tone, I come back to this video all the time.

[@LambChopper678]

Such a cool video, love the dry humor 😂

[@percussionistanthonyrobert12]

The 80's and Headbangers Ball on MTV!! As a drummer, Night Ranger was my favorite. The 80's had the best music ever!!!

[@EugenioFranklin]

Satchel is such a goofy, fun guy. Great chemistry between them two.

[@Tegamal]

I play guitar in an 80s metal/rock band, and bass in an 80s rock/pop band. The 80s ruled, but unfortunately I was too young to enjoy it when they happened, but here we are, 40 years later, and keeping them alive! 🤘😎

[@JayTor2112]

Satchel's comedic timing is classic, I love when he goes into that BS mode where he's searching for the next word to say.

[@ericwarrington6650]

OMG these 2 need to start a hair band🤘😁🎸🎶

[@baimun]

Called "Hair & Nair" 🤣

[@ericwarrington6650]

​@@baimun 😮😂😂

[@RaulEdu33]

The Without hair band. 🤘😝 They make a good team.

[@NIZZ_RAT]

Nick could grow his eyebrows out

[@ald.5147]

Yeah for shure. They will both be wearing wigs!

[@tel5690]

Russ/satchel and Nick These two Cranking out classic riffs Doesn't get any better than this

[@rylieriley]

I enjoyed every millisecond of this video. Satchel is awesome!

[@rockarolla9054]

Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Vivian Campbell, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Angus and Malcolm Young, George Lynch and Cris Oliva all inspired me to love Metal music and to pick up a guitar all those years ago. I still suck at guitar but I also still love the Metal.😁

[@anthonypanneton923]

I saw Judas Priest in the late '70s at a small club. must have been their first time in America. they had brand new Marshall stacks, and ridiculous arena rock outfits - but it was a small stage at a small club with (maybe) about 200 people. I had heard their first album and thought they'd be worth seeing. But they were one of the worst bands I've ever heard (almost as bad as Ted Nugent). The local band opening act was much better. They were just plain terrible. And it was all the more hilarious because of the outfits and phony arena posturing in a small club. it was awful. we got up and left after about 4 songs, they were so bad.

[@williamfswann]

These dudes are what America needs right now, I’m the same age and love 80’s Metal since high school in the 80’s!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

You are hilarious together. Thank you both. Thank you Sweetwater.

[@mikewagner8216]

Holy moses. What I wouldn't give to sit in with these two! Old school heavy metal will never die! Thank you Nick and Satchel for doing this shoot.

[@glaucosouza1971]

Man, whatta a tone from both guys. WOW!!!

[@jye_24]

Ur proabably the only dude satchel actually wanted to sit talk music and just jam with, just such a cool fucking video with 2 cool dudes, i love how u openly told satchel his aura is intimidating and inspiring because he took it as a compliment but also knows u know their just 2 dudes!

[@johnsaras1]

Satchel is awesome! Shredding guitar player with the best sense of humor!

[@gabrielfrison]

This should be a regular series. What a duo, great chemistry, conversation and guitar playing

[@dilloncox1238]

Nicks tone is something else here ! Man, do I love his sound with whatever guitar, pickup amd amp he’s playing. Thick, distorted, and articulate. Fat with a nice treble bite. Damn it’s just so huge sounding. Great to see you guys having fun

[@5yearsout]

One of Satchels best qualities is he so humble about being so good looking, just ask him. Love the Panther.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Loving these two especially Nick's genuine laugh (laughter?). Just 2 guys who likes guitar. And the video filter is vintage like a VHS making it even more 80s.

[@billwarner213]

This was so great!! And that Charvel is AWESOME!!

[@ThePwig]

Nerding out about guitars and riffs with Satchel makes this one of his best interviews. Usually it’s the same shtick and Steel Panther jokes (which I love) but this is way better.

[@Allrounder-wj2ns]

Steel Panther is awesome and i always love the 80s! Greetings from Germany saw them about 5.Times live in Germany and they are awesome really good/cool Band!!!

[@kemikalsound902]

Love how this looks like it was filmed during the 80's on videotape, including the aspect ratio!

[@richardgarcia406]

This is the best Satchel interview ever!

[@willhowell592]

Nick has been my salesman for years. So awesome to see you in a video. Keep rockin!

[@dmitryowens]

You're lucky - my Sweetwater salesman was some dorky younger dude who wasn't even into metal.

[@caseylockwood5512]

Nick and Satchel are great on video together, watched the whole thing and enjoyed every minute. The banter, the wit, the riffs, great vid!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I was 16 in 1984 and let me say for the record no other time in music history has been more fun. So many epic bands were in their primes. Priest, Maiden, Ozzy, Crue, Ratt, and so many others that I can't even begin to list. Yes, each decade had it's thing. But it all came together during the 80's.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

Love how Satchel talks about 70s bands and plays a Rush riff from Moving Pictures (1981)

[@Dave_Sharpe]

I've had the chance to hang with Nick at Sweetwater when we did an Ellefson gig there. Such a good dude! Keeping metal alive and well. These dudes are riff masters. Respect. 🤘

[@RadNitro]

That was one of the best 80's metal interviews I've ever seen. So many memories, so much fun.

[@sweetwater]

Love to hear it, Randy! 💙

[@gregorybrown9101]

I wish I was hanging with these guys jamming along with them. They're both hilarious and I respect them both as awesome guitarists.

[@Ric_1985]

This might be the greatest instructional guitar video of all time and also a lesson of Life.

[@chrisv924]

How awesome is this video?!!?! I could watch this all day! The guitars sounds incredible ❤

[@BlueLou232]

Whole new respect for Steel Panther. One of the most entertaining music videos I've ever seen. This guy has got to be so much fun to hang out with!

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for the kind feedback, Louie! 💙

[@decoder88]

Thank you Sweetwater for the entertaining content!

[@MatrixfanMacUser]

Nick always brings the good vibes, they just amplify each other. That 80s VHS vibe on the picture is so spot on! So much to learn guitar wise, so many great riffs. Satchel plays so clean, immediately caught my ears. Got to learn some open chords with effects :D

[@neverleftthe80s29]

Def Leppard: Gods Of War is one of the greatest songs of the 80's. Timeless. Love live the 80's.

[@matt6288joyce]

His knowledge on the spot of seemingly endless riffs is amazing. Such a funny guy too

[@jayletter5209]

I only recently realized this was Nick Bowcott!! They were talking about those 80's riffs with those cool chord progressions and didn't mention Grim Reaper "Night Of The Vampire"..

[@andrewpardue3324]

I was thinking that very same thing a while back … is this the same Nick Bowcott from the 80’s metal band Grim Reaper? Then I heard him play … and thought Yep without a doubt that’s gotta be him ! I remember the first album ( I think I was about 14 or 15 ) we were crazy about it ! I remember that track “ Final Scream” but really That whole album was kick ass , I think I might still even have a cassette tape of it somewhere here! 🤘🏻🙂🤘🏻gonna have to find that and give it a spin , it’s been a long time since I’ve heard that ! 😄

[@Vandelay--Industries]

You guys should make a regular segment out of this! Well done fellas.

[@somestupidwithaflaregun7149]

Can't upvote this enough.

[@robertjaramillo4822]

That was fun to watch!! Satch great tone!!

[@tonybroken6353]

this is so good for us 80s rock fans, satchel is so funny but great guitar player, he plays those classic riffs like he wrote them himself, sounding awesome!

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

John Sykes!!!!! His effort on WHITESNAKE 1987 is legendary. His BlueMurder albums are equally Awesome. Sykes is aGod and great that These two cats pay respect. 80s were the peak.

[@simonrath1112]

Yngwie is augmented and Lynch is inverted...guys, i laughed my ass off!!! Terrific! Thanks a lot. 🤣

[@hilmiller5296]

It's very difficult to find an interviewer who can hang with Satchel but y'all did it.

[@robschannel8536]

That Charvel sounds killer thru that 5150 amp. Wow!!

[@jesseyasaitis9036]

Love these guys! Satchel is always on.

[@bigmaxy07]

What a glorious collection of riffs and tone ! Paranoid - Black Sabbath Limelight - Rush Still of the Night - Whitesnake Bad Boys - Whitesnake When Heaven Comes Down - Dokken Hallowed be Thy Name - Iron Maiden 2 Minutes to Midnight - Iron Maiden Rock you Like a Hurricane - Scorpions Back in Black - ACDC Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden Breaking the Law - Judas Priest Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Unchain the Night(?) - Dokken It's Not Love - Dokken Gangbang at the Old Folks Home - Steel Panther ? - Yngwie Malmsteen Down Boys - Warrant Ain't Talkin' Bout Love - Van Halen Beautiful Girls - Van Halen Somebody Get Me a Doctor - Van Halen Bringin On the Heartache - Def Leppard Gods of War - Def Leppard Hysteria - Def Leppard Love Bites - Def Leppard Community Property - Steel Panther - Can someone get the last 2?... I need sleep

[@siddharthdeshmukh8118]

Thanks friend! Really wanted the entire songs list.

[@MattiasFjellstrom-qr9lj]

Yngwie - I’ll see the light tonight

[@pr0fess0rbadass]

I got you, bro The last 2 are Balls to the wall - Accept I'm the one - Van Halen

[@egorillad]

I met satchel as Russ after a show. Talk about a nice dude! Thanks for chatting with me!

[@hardway1746]

The looks and sounds of the 80s. Nailed it. \m/ 🤘🏼

[@easton_ography]

For some reason the way Nick holds his guitar looks super awkward to me but then he whips out the most killer riffs 🤣 Great job with that interview Nick! Satchel's a tough one unless you speak his language, and you clearly do 👏

[@othrerir_jussi]

Satchel is such a good guitar player and entertainer. Also a really nice guy in person.

[@TheCulnes]

Mr. Satchel 🤣

[@MrGazrael]

Thanks Nick, great interview. Loved the Accept riff at the end!

[@SappeninMush]

man I love satchel, such a natural entertainer.

[@bigtmoneyd]

Interviewing satchel is quite the task. Few will succeed. Good job

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

Awesome synergy here. So great and so funny!

[@dagoelius]

Satchel's interviews are always explosive.

[@tywoodruff1438]

Saw the both of you at Pierre's, Awesome tribute to priest, and Nick, it was a real honor to see you play. Satchel? Your ALWAYS awesome at Pierre's. 🤘🤘

[@andyg2278]

Man, love the amount of riffs played during this video!

[@llewis4454]

This should have been89’s riffs part 1….. definitely needs a part 2!

[@Bob1Gee]

Great video!! Love both these guys. Bringin on the Heartbreak is STILL my favorite Def Lep tune 👍🏻

[@stevengoodman3498]

Russ is an incredible musician! And hilarious as hell at every SP show. Rock on!