Heavy Metal Band Rocks the Judges in 'AGT' Early Release Audition

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America’s Got Talent has shared another early release audition from the Season 18 premiere, this time featuring a heavy metal band called Steel Panther. They impressed the judges and audience with their electric performance.

As soon as they walked out on stage for their audition, Steel Panther received a standing ovation from the audience. They introduced themselves to the judges and offered Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum concert tickets and backstage passes for life.

The band shared that they’ve released six studio albums and even a couple of live albums. They added that competing on AGT is “the best way to reach so many other people that have never seen us before, and teach in the ways of heavy metal.”

They went on to perform their song “Eyes of a Panther,” which features the very appropriate lyric, “Don’t be afraid of heavy metal.” The audience was definitely into the performance, as they stood up and cheered. The panel was also impressed, as all four of them gave Steel Panther a standing ovation.

SEE ALSO: PERFORMER CREATES HILARIOUS SHADOW PUPPETS IN ‘AGT’ EARLY RELEASE AUDITION

Season 18 Premieres Tuesday Night

America’s Got Talent Season 18 will premiere Tuesday night, May 30, at 8/7c on NBC. We’ll get to see the first round of new auditions and find out which act earned the very first Golden Buzzer of the season to go straight to the live shows.

All four judges (Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara) are returning for the new season, along with host Terry Crews. They’ll be deciding which acts are worthy of moving on in the competition for the chance to be named the Season 18 winner.

Are you excited to watch the new season of AGT? What did you think of Steel Panther’s audition? Let us know in the comments below.

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