Death To All But Metal

Steel Panther's 'Death To All But Metal' is a raucous, satirical anthem that champions the supremacy of heavy metal while lambasting other music genres and their artists. The song is a tongue-in-cheek critique of the music industry, filled with explicit language and exaggerated disdain for pop, rap, and alternative rock. The band, known for their comedic take on glam metal, uses hyperbolic insults and crude humor to make their point, creating a caricature of the heavy metal purist's perspective.

The lyrics are a barrage of insults directed at various well-known artists and bands, from the Goo Goo Dolls to Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Britney Spears. Steel Panther's over-the-top approach is evident in lines like 'Fuck the Goo Goo Dolls, they can suck my balls' and 'Death to Britney Spears, kill the little slut.' These provocative statements are not meant to be taken literally but rather serve to emphasize the band's exaggerated loyalty to heavy metal. The repeated chant of 'Death to all but metal' underscores this theme, presenting heavy metal as the only genre worth listening to.

Cultural references abound in the song, with mentions of Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Dr. Seuss, adding layers of humor and nostalgia for fans of classic metal. The song also takes jabs at the commercialization of music, criticizing MTV and record companies for promoting what the band sees as inferior genres. Steel Panther's style is a blend of parody and homage, celebrating the rebellious spirit of heavy metal while poking fun at the genre's more extreme fans. 'Death To All But Metal' is a playful, irreverent tribute to the enduring appeal of heavy metal and its place in the broader musical landscape.