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Feel The Steel (2009)–(2010)
Steel Panther released their major record label (Universal Republic) debut, Feel the Steel on June 8, 2009 in the UK and on October 6, 2009 in North America. Feel the Steel debuted at #1 on the Billboard Comedy chart, #123 on the Billboard 200 chart and would eventually peak at #98 on the Billboard 200 chart. The record features hit singles, Community Property and Death To All But Metal as well as notable guest performances from Corey Taylor (vocals), Justin Hawkins (vocals), and M. Shadows (vocals).

The record's success also caught the attention of the Grammys, making it onto the "Best Comedy Album" ballot in October of 2010, yet failing to reach a nomination.

The track Eyes of a Panther from Feel the Steel is featured on the sound track for the video game Skate 3.

Balls Out (2011)–(present)
Steel Panther continued their revival of the 80's heavy metal genre with their sophomore effort titled Balls Out released through major record label, Universal Republic on October 31st, 2011 in the UK and on November 1st, 2011 in North America. Balls Out debuted at #1 on the UK iTunes Rock chart surpassing Megadeth's TH1RT3EN and Lou Reed's and Metallica's Lulu. Balls Out also debuted at #4 on the US iTunes Rock chart, #40 on the Billboard 200 chart and at #1 on the Billboard Comedy chart with first-week sales of 12,000 copies in the US.

UK Arena tour w/Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe
Due to growing popularity, Steel Panther were invited by Def Leppard to join them and co-headliners Mötley Crüe as "Special Guests" on the Mirrorball Tour tour in December of 2011.

Steel Panther opened for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe on the following dates:


 * December 6th, 2011 - Birmingham, UK at LG Arena
 * December 8th, 2011 - Nottingham, UK at FM Arena
 * December 9th, 2011 - Glasgow, UK at SECC Hall 4
 * December 11th, 2011 - Manchester, UK at MEN Arena
 * December 13th, 2011 - Sheffield, UK at Arena
 * December 14th, 2011 - London, UK at Wembley Arena

The Forum w/Guns N' Roses
Exactly one week after ending the UK arena tour in London with Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, Steel Panther opened for Guns N' Roses at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA on Decemember 21st, 2011.

Soundwave/Revolution
On May 11th, 2011 Steel Panther announced they would be playing the main stage (same stage as Van Halen) at Soundwave Revolution, however, the festival would be canceled due to poor ticket sales. In fact, drummer Stix Zadinia was responsible for breaking the story via his Twitter account on August 9th: "Soundwave revolution is cancelled. I am bummed." The news shocked Soundwave fans and caused a huge debacle resulting in Steel Panther trending on Twitter and fans accusing Steel Panther as the reason for the cancellation which was entirely inaccurate.

Though Steel Panther were disappointed by the news knowing that they wouldn't be sharing the main stage with Van Halen, the Soundwave Revolution cancellation ended up being a blessing in disguise for it allowed the band to finish recording their second major release, [Balls Out].

Controversy
In January of 2011, a promotional poster featuring album artwork from Balls Out was banned in the UK after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed it to be "overtly sexual" and was likely "to cause serious and widespread offense."

Awards

 * Best Debut: Feel the Steel - Metal Hammer Germany