Steel Panther guitarist Satchel returned to the 2020'd podcast and talked about bassist Lexxi Foxx leaving the band, the search for his replacement, and what the band is looking for in a potential member. They also talk about Satchel’s relationship tips, whether or not Ozzy Osbourne should still be touring, social distancing at shows, his views on censorship, his comedic influences and more.

Satchel on the departure of Lexxi Foxx

"We didn't want him to quit. Nobody wanted him to quit, including a lot of fans. I'm sure a lot of fans are very sad that he left, but he's the guy who left the band. I think he's got his own things he's dealing with, and he just wanted to go and do that. So, I don't know... I can't answer for Lexxi Foxx. But we will all miss Lexxi Foxx, and we all wish him the best in everything that he does. But we didn't fire him - he quit the band.

So we're gonna have to move on and get somebody else who's younger and foxier and doesn't need as much Botox. We did put the word out for bass players, and we've already gotten a lot of submissions. And we've gotten some really great ones as well. No musicians yet. We don't really want a musician, though - we want a bass player."

Steel Panther recently announced the departure of bassist Lexxi Foxx, and now the band is accepting submissions for his replacement.

Simply stating, "Do you have what it takes to play for Panther?", the band has released the video below. Watch the clip, and find out how to submit your audition here.

Announcing the departure of Lexxi Foxx, the band made the following official statement:

"The great pandemic of 2020-2037 has affected all of us. For some though, it has opened doors of opportunity and been a catalyst to seek out one’s true calling in life. This is Lexxi’s story. He started his side business, Sexy Lexxi’s Prettiest Pets, to bring in money for Botox during the lockdown. But something miraculous happened. He realized that his love for making pets pretty was greater than his love for being pretty himself. Lexxi discovered a greater love. Possibly, the greatest love of all. 

"Lexxi has chosen to hang up his mirror and focus on his newfound passion; making ugly dogs pretty. Anyway, after nearly 40 years of rocking together and taking Steel Panther from the Viper Room to headlining Wembley Arena, it is with heavy hearts - but great heavy metal memories - that we bid Lexxi Foxx farewell.  We love you and we wish you a wonderful future putting eyeliner on chihuahuas.

"Steel Panther will continue to rock the world. And though we may not ever find a bassist quite as beautiful as Lexxi, it shouldn’t be hard to find one to match his towering intellect.

Good Luck… and goodbye Lexxi Foxx!"