Warrant: glam metal hooks, hard rock shine

The Profile

Warrant are an American glam metal/hard rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1984. They broke through with the double‑platinum Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and the triple‑platinum Cherry Pie (1990), scoring major hits with Heaven, Cherry Pie, I Saw Red and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The band continued with Dog Eat Dog (1992) and later albums, remaining active with lineup changes.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1984; key members include Jani Lane (original lead vocalist), Erik Turner, Jerry Dixon, Joey Allen, and Steven Sweet. Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich achieved double platinum in the U.S.; Cherry Pie achieved triple platinum; Dog Eat Dog earned Gold. Original vocalist Jani Lane (1964–2011). The group remains active.

Reviews celebrate Warrant’s melodic hard rock prowess, from the chart-breaking debut to the hit-packed Cherry Pie era. Cherry Pie is praised as a genre-defining single, with spotlights on ballads like Heaven and I Saw Red. A best-of compilation frames their evolution toward the heavier Dog Eat Dog. Overall sentiment is admiring and nostalgic.

Notable Quotes

❝ A song simply to scream about.

❝ Despite a rather bizarre title like “Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich,” the debut album of the band led by the blonde singer Jani Lane immediately smashed U.S. box offices, soaring high on the charts and quickly becoming double platinum.

❝ “The Best Of Warrant” is a shrewd anthological selection of some of the most representative tracks of the Los Angeles quintet and represents an interesting opportunity to take an essential first step into the exhilarating universe of American hard rock.