Learn to Play "Party All Day" by Steel Panther

If you're looking to bring high-energy shred and glam metal flair into your guitar playing, look no further than our note-for-note breakdown of "Party All Day" by Steel Panther. This LickLibrary lesson is a must-watch for any aspiring guitarist eager to master the flashy, over-the-top style that defines the band’s sound. In this exclusive lesson, we guide you through every section of the song, unpacking the techniques that make this track both technically demanding and incredibly fun to play. Danny Gill breaks down this classic track in this exclusive Lick Library video tutorial.

About the Guitarist: Satchel of Steel Panther

Steel Panther’s lead guitarist Satchel (real name Russ Parrish) is a virtuosic player with deep roots in classic metal and shred guitar. With chops that rival the best of the '80s guitar gods, Satchel blends humour and theatrics with legitimate musical brilliance. His playing is heavily inspired by the likes of Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Paul Gilbert, and Randy Rhoads, and his solos often reflect a combination of intricate phrasing, dazzling speed, and impeccable melodic sense. In “Party All Day,” Satchel showcases his command of glam metal with a solo that is both technically exhilarating and musically captivating.

Song Breakdown & Key Guitar Techniques

Opening Riff and Rhythm Section

The lesson starts with a powerful open-string riff that relies on palm muting and power chords to create a punchy, aggressive rhythm. This section lays the foundation for the song and teaches students how to control their picking dynamics and play with precision.

Benefit: Learning these techniques helps build tight rhythm playing, essential for locking in with a band and developing groove and timing.

Verse and Pre-Chorus Grooves

The pre-chorus introduces string bending and slides to infuse more melodic movement into the riffs. These expressive tools are used to build tension and connect phrasing between chord changes.

Benefit: Enhances your ability to phrase creatively and build expressive transitions within riffs and solos.

Chorus: Anthemic and Aggressive

The chorus ramps up the energy with syncopated rhythms and rich chord work. The mix of barre chords and chord progressions helps solidify your knowledge of song structure while challenging your fretting hand stamina.

Benefit: Teaches how to maintain consistency and energy across dynamic sections of a song.

Guitar Solo Breakdown

The solo in "Party All Day" is classic Satchel: a high-octane blend of shred techniques including alternate picking, legato, tapped harmonics, and two-handed tapping. There are also clever use cases of pinched harmonics and whammy bar tricks that make the solo explode with character.

Benefit: These techniques train speed, accuracy, and showmanship, making your solos more exciting and professional-sounding.

Outro and Finale

The track closes with a fiery sequence of string bends and trills, capped off with a classic dive bomb to finish the track in true glam metal fashion.

Benefit: Great for developing finger strength, sustain control, and adding emotional expression to your leads.

Techniques Used in the "Party All Day" Guitar Lesson

• Power Chords
• Palm Muting
• String Bending
• Slides
• Barre Chords
• Chord Progressions
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Pinched Harmonics
• Whammy Bar Tricks
• Trills
• Dive Bombs

This lesson isn’t just about learning a song—it’s about mastering a toolkit of high-impact guitar techniques that will elevate your playing across genres. Whether you’re a glam metal fanatic or just looking to push your soloing and rhythm skills further, “Party All Day” is a goldmine of guitar education.