Warrant (American band)
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Warrant is an American
heavy metal
band from Hollywood, California
, that experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
, and one of its singles, "Heaven
," reached #1 in Rolling Stone
and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
. The band continued its success in the early 1990s with the 2x Platinum album Cherry Pie
and the gold album Dog Eat Dog
, both albums providing more charted singles. The band continued performing and recording albums throughout the 1990s and the 2000s despite several changes to their line up.
in July 1984. Turner was soon joined by bassist Michael Nelson
(who replaced original bassist Chris Vincent). The band's early members included vocalist Adam Shore
, guitarist Josh Lewis
, and drummer Max Asher. Vocalist Jani Lane
(who replaced Shore) and drummer Steven "Sweet" Chamberlin
(who replaced Asher) joined the band in September 1986, and guitarist Joey Allen
, who had formerly played with Turner in the band Knightmare II, replaced Lewis, completing the revamped line-up in March 1987. Jani Lane, Steven Sweet, and Paul Noble were previously in the band Plain Jane, which had recorded several demos. The recruitment of Lane proved pivotal in the band's future, with the singer quickly assuming the role of song writer.
After achieving fame on the L.A. club scene, the band recorded a demo tape in September 1987 for Paisley Park Records, a record label owned by musician Prince. At this time, A&M records purchased an option to sign Warrant and invited the band to contribute a song for the soundtrack of the motion picture Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Both deals would prove unsuccessful, with the band's contribution "Game of War" being pulled from the soundtrack and A&M allowing its option to lapse.
, and in April they began recording their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
. It was a significant success, spawning 3 hits: the #2 power ballads "Heaven" and "Sometimes She Cries", and the rock anthem "Down Boys", which is now Warrant's alias. Image-wise, Warrant slotted right into the trend for big-haired, leather-wearing hard rock bands, and their promo videos made much of their look.
Following the release of the album, Warrant toured with Paul Stanley
, Queensrÿche
, Cinderella
, Poison
, Mötley Crüe
and Kingdom Come
. Kingdom Come members Rick Steier
and James Kottak
would later join Warrant. The band was featured in Screamer Magazine
several times before finally landing the cover of its June 1989 issue.
The band's second record, Cherry Pie
, was released in September 1990, and featured guest appearances by Poison
's C. C. DeVille
, Danger Danger
's Bruno Ravel
and Steve West
, and Fiona
. The album, which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie" (Featured in Guitar Hero II
), "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (the acoustic intro was performed by Eric Oswald – Jani's brother) and "I Saw Red", reached the Top Ten in the United States, and went on to sell 3 million copies. The record's title track received strong exposure on MTV
and became the band's most successful single.
The release of "Cherry Pie" was followed by a world tour with Poison, which ended in January 1991 after a conflict between the two bands over stage room.
The band's European tour with David Lee Roth
was cut short after Lane fractured several ribs in a stage dive in Birmingham
, England
. Warrant soon returned to touring, headlining shows in America on their 'Blood, Sweat And Beers' tour, supported by FireHouse and Trixter
.
. The record achieved only moderate commercial success, but still sold over 500,000 copies. While the record suffered poor sales performance in America, the band snared a European touring slot, playing a number of shows on the "Monsters Of Rock" festival, headlined by Iron Maiden
.
Later that year, vocalist Lane temporarily left the band, which was then dropped by Columbia, following the arrival of grunge
and the death of Warrant's long-time manager Tom Hulet. In 1994, Lane returned to the band and a short U.S. club tour commenced. In May 1994, guitarist Allen left Warrant and was followed by drummer Sweet in the following month. In November 1994, Rick Steier replaced Allen on guitar and James Kottak replaced Sweet on drums. Shortly thereafter, a new record deal was signed with Tom Lipsky of CMC Records in September 1994. A Japanese deal was signed with Pony Canyon Records at the same time. Ultraphobic
was released in March 1995 and, although critically acclaimed, was not as successful as its predecessors.
Drummer Kottak left the band in March 1996 and was replaced by Bobby Borg, formerly of Beggars & Thieves
, Left For Dead, and Opinion. The Best Of Warrant
compilation was released in 1996 which was good timing and sold well. Warrant then released another studio album Belly to Belly
in July 1996 in Japan and October 1996 in the United States which featured some of Lane's most compelling writing but also failed to reach the bands former commercial success. In October 1997, drummer Borg left the band, and was briefly replaced by touring drummer Vik Foxx. In 1999 Warrant released Greatest & Latest
featuring re-done versions of some their classics and 3 new tracks.
in 1998 and 2003. Guitarist Steier and keyboardist Danny Wagner left the band in January 2000. Keri Kelli
replaced Steier on guitars as a touring member and Mike Fasano
became the newest in a long line of drummers. Keri Kelli and Mike Fasano had previously played together in Dad's Porno Mag. In August 2000, Kelli left Warrant to tour with Slash's Snakepit
and was replaced by Billy Morris.
Warrant's next record was an album of cover versions, Under the Influence
, released in May 2001. The band toured with Poison again in the summer of 2001, but the tour was cut short due to back injuries sustained by Poison bassist Bobby Dall
. In April 2003, Warrant replaced drummer Fasano with Kevan Phares.
Lane left Warrant again in January 2004, taking Morris and Phares with him. Mike Fasano was briefly rehired in early 2004, before Steven Sweet rejoined the band. Joey Allen also rejoined in February 2004. Lane was replaced with former Black N' Blue vocalist Jaime St. James
.
Warrant released their 7th studio album entitled Born Again
on February 4, 2006 with producer and engineer Pat Regan, who has previously worked with Ace Frehley
, Deep Purple
, Mr. Big
and L.A. Guns
. On July 14, 2007, Warrant performed at hard rock festival Rocklahoma
.
issued a new photograph of the band with Lane prominently featured, confirming his return to the band. This version of the band was scheduled to play at Rocklahoma 2008. In March 2008, Warrant announced on its official website that it would co-headline with Cinderella on a summer tour after Rocklahoma 2008. Ultimately, the tour was canceled after Cinderella singer Tom Keifer
's left vocal cord hemorrhaged, making it impossible for him to sing in the immediate future. They had several shows outside of the Cinderella tour including 2 dates in Canada, Rocklahoma, and several in August.
) took over vocals. A statement from the band, published by Blabbermouth.net
, said that:
On September 10, Rita Wild's Rock Report confirmed that Jani Lane is out of Warrant due to song writing disagreements, but offered no further details on replacements or the band's future. Mason eventually agreed not only to finish the tour but also to become a permanent member of the band.
In December 2010, founding member, Erik Turner appeared with longtime friend David Castagno on RadioScreamer to discuss Warrant's long and successful career as well as the band's next album plans.
The new album, titled Rockaholic
, was released on May 13 in Europe and May 17 in North America on Frontiers Records
and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
Warrant lead singer Jani Lane died from alcohol poisoning, sources tell TMZ.
5 october 2011 The L.A. Coroner's Office has finished its investigation and determined Lane suffered from "acute ethanol poisoning,"
Lane was found dead on August 11 in a Woodland Hills area Comfort Inn. Alcohol and prescription drugs were found in his motel room. He was 47.
Lane is survived by two daughters from two previous marriages.
Touring musicians
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band from Hollywood, California
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood is a famous district in Los Angeles, California, United States situated west-northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word Hollywood is often used as a metonym of American cinema...
, that experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Warrant: Live - Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich is the first Warrant video album released in 1990 on VHS and Laserdisc, featuring the band performing live in concert.The video was certified Platinum -Track listing:#"So Damn Pretty"#"Ridin' High"...
, and one of its singles, "Heaven
Heaven (Warrant song)
Heaven is a song by American glam metal band Warrant. A power ballad, it was released in 1989 as the second single from Warrant's debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich...
," reached #1 in Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The band continued its success in the early 1990s with the 2x Platinum album Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie (album)
Cherry Pie is the second music album by American heavy metal band Warrant. The record—which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and "I Saw Red"—is the band's best-known and highest-selling release. The album peaked at number 7 on The Billboard 200.- Production and marketing :Cherry...
and the gold album Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog (Warrant album)
Dog Eat Dog was the third music album by American glam metal band Warrant. It was released on August 25, 1992 on the Columbia label of Sony Music. The album peaked at number 25 on The Billboard 200....
, both albums providing more charted singles. The band continued performing and recording albums throughout the 1990s and the 2000s despite several changes to their line up.
Musical style
Warrant's music has undergone significant evolution throughout the band's 20-year history. The style used during the 1980s and early 1990s, which is typical of many "Sunset strip" glam metal bands, remains the band's signature sound. During that period, the band was known for their heavy, melodic rock anthems and sentimental ballads.Early years (1984–1987)
Warrant was formed in Los Angeles by guitarist Erik TurnerErik Turner
Erik Turner is best known as the rhythm guitarist in American glam metal band Warrant. Turner co-founded Warrant in Los Angeles, California in July 1984 with bassist Jerry Dixon....
in July 1984. Turner was soon joined by bassist Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Michael John Nelson is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Championship side Scunthorpe United.-Early career:...
(who replaced original bassist Chris Vincent). The band's early members included vocalist Adam Shore
Adam Shore
Adam Shore was Warrant's original singer. He sang on early Warrant demos such as "You've Got A Broken Heart" and "Tease Machine". He also co-wrote the Warrant song "Thin Disguise" with his replacement Jani Lane, although Jani Lane actually sang on that song.Adam Shore went on to several other...
, guitarist Josh Lewis
Josh Lewis (guitarist)
Josh Lewis was one of the two original Warrant guitarists, the other being Erik Turner, who is still in the band. He played on such early Warrant demos as "You've Got A Broken Heart" and "Tease Machine"....
, and drummer Max Asher. Vocalist Jani Lane
Jani Lane
Jani Lane , born John Kennedy Oswald, later changed to John Patrick Oswald, was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the hard rock band Warrant....
(who replaced Shore) and drummer Steven "Sweet" Chamberlin
Steven Sweet
Steven Sweet is a Los Angeles-based drummer who is most famous for being a member of Warrant.-Personal information:...
(who replaced Asher) joined the band in September 1986, and guitarist Joey Allen
Joey Allen
Joey Allen is best known as the lead guitarist from the American glam metal band Warrant.Allen was born as Joseph Alan Cagle on June 23, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but grew up in Irvine, California. His father is a retired electronics executive, while his mother worked for the Irvine Unified...
, who had formerly played with Turner in the band Knightmare II, replaced Lewis, completing the revamped line-up in March 1987. Jani Lane, Steven Sweet, and Paul Noble were previously in the band Plain Jane, which had recorded several demos. The recruitment of Lane proved pivotal in the band's future, with the singer quickly assuming the role of song writer.
After achieving fame on the L.A. club scene, the band recorded a demo tape in September 1987 for Paisley Park Records, a record label owned by musician Prince. At this time, A&M records purchased an option to sign Warrant and invited the band to contribute a song for the soundtrack of the motion picture Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Both deals would prove unsuccessful, with the band's contribution "Game of War" being pulled from the soundtrack and A&M allowing its option to lapse.
Peak of popularity (1988–1992)
In January 1988 Warrant signed a contract with Columbia RecordsColumbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
, and in April they began recording their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Warrant: Live - Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich is the first Warrant video album released in 1990 on VHS and Laserdisc, featuring the band performing live in concert.The video was certified Platinum -Track listing:#"So Damn Pretty"#"Ridin' High"...
. It was a significant success, spawning 3 hits: the #2 power ballads "Heaven" and "Sometimes She Cries", and the rock anthem "Down Boys", which is now Warrant's alias. Image-wise, Warrant slotted right into the trend for big-haired, leather-wearing hard rock bands, and their promo videos made much of their look.
Following the release of the album, Warrant toured with Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley
Stanley Harvey Eisen , better known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American hard rock guitarist, singer, musician, painter and songwriter best known for being the rhythm guitarist and primary lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's...
, Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
, Cinderella
Cinderella (band)
Cinderella is an American heavy metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They emerged in the mid-1980s with a series of multi-platinum albums and hit singles whose music videos received heavy MTV rotation. They were famous for being a glam metal band, but then shifted over towards a more hard...
, Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
, Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
and Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come (band)
Kingdom Come is a hard rock band fronted by Hamburg-born vocalist Lenny Wolf. The group's first album, Kingdom Come was that band's only international hit. It currently consists of an entirely German line-up.-History:...
. Kingdom Come members Rick Steier
Rick Steier
Rick Steier is a guitarist who has played in the bands Warrant, Kingdom Come, Wild Horses, and KrunK/Kottak...
and James Kottak
James Kottak
James Kottak is an American drummer for the heavy metal band Scorpions, which he joined in 1996....
would later join Warrant. The band was featured in Screamer Magazine
Screamer magazine
Screamer Magazine, "The Loudest Mag On The Planet," was created by David F. Castagno in October 1987. The publication started out as a vehicle in which to promote local rock bands in the Los Angeles area. The magazine's popularity spread quickly and almost immediately garnered the attention of many...
several times before finally landing the cover of its June 1989 issue.
The band's second record, Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie (album)
Cherry Pie is the second music album by American heavy metal band Warrant. The record—which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and "I Saw Red"—is the band's best-known and highest-selling release. The album peaked at number 7 on The Billboard 200.- Production and marketing :Cherry...
, was released in September 1990, and featured guest appearances by Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
's C. C. DeVille
C. C. DeVille
C.C. DeVille is the lead guitarist of the American glam metal band Poison. He has also acted in both reality television and television drama shows. He starred in The Surreal Life season 6 and the The Surreal Life: Fame Games...
, Danger Danger
Danger Danger
Danger Danger is an American glam metal band, formed in 1987 in Queens, New York. Despite enjoying moderate success in the U.S. with their debut album Danger Danger, the band vanished from the radar due to legal problems and changes in its line-up....
's Bruno Ravel
Bruno Ravel
Bruno Ravel, born May 1, 1964, is a bassist and guitarist who is most famous for playing in the band Danger Danger.Before Danger Danger, he was in the band Hotshot, along with original Danger Danger lead vocalist Mike Pont and Danger Danger drummer Steve West...
and Steve West
Steve West (Danger Danger)
Steve West, born May 30, is a drummer most famous for playing in the band Danger Danger. He has played on all of Danger Danger's albums to date....
, and Fiona
Fiona (singer)
Fiona is an American rock music singer and actress best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan vehicle, Hearts of Fire.-Life and career:...
. The album, which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie" (Featured in Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero II is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane. It is the second installment in the Guitar Hero series and is the sequel to Guitar Hero...
), "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (the acoustic intro was performed by Eric Oswald – Jani's brother) and "I Saw Red", reached the Top Ten in the United States, and went on to sell 3 million copies. The record's title track received strong exposure on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and became the band's most successful single.
The release of "Cherry Pie" was followed by a world tour with Poison, which ended in January 1991 after a conflict between the two bands over stage room.
The band's European tour with David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth is an American rock vocalist, songwriter, actor, author, and former radio personality. Roth was ranked nineteenth by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Singers of All Time....
was cut short after Lane fractured several ribs in a stage dive in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Warrant soon returned to touring, headlining shows in America on their 'Blood, Sweat And Beers' tour, supported by FireHouse and Trixter
Trixter
Trixter is an American hard rock band from Paramus, New Jersey. The band achieved moderate success in the late 1980's and early 1990s but disbanded for several years as glam metal lost mainstream popularity...
.
Trouble in the 90s (1992–1999)
The 1990s were characterized by frequent changes to the band's line-up. In 1992, Warrant released Dog Eat DogDog Eat Dog (Warrant album)
Dog Eat Dog was the third music album by American glam metal band Warrant. It was released on August 25, 1992 on the Columbia label of Sony Music. The album peaked at number 25 on The Billboard 200....
. The record achieved only moderate commercial success, but still sold over 500,000 copies. While the record suffered poor sales performance in America, the band snared a European touring slot, playing a number of shows on the "Monsters Of Rock" festival, headlined by Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
.
Later that year, vocalist Lane temporarily left the band, which was then dropped by Columbia, following the arrival of grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
and the death of Warrant's long-time manager Tom Hulet. In 1994, Lane returned to the band and a short U.S. club tour commenced. In May 1994, guitarist Allen left Warrant and was followed by drummer Sweet in the following month. In November 1994, Rick Steier replaced Allen on guitar and James Kottak replaced Sweet on drums. Shortly thereafter, a new record deal was signed with Tom Lipsky of CMC Records in September 1994. A Japanese deal was signed with Pony Canyon Records at the same time. Ultraphobic
Ultraphobic
Ultraphobic is the fourth studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. Released on March 7, 1995 on CMC International, after the apparent break-up of the band, the record was regarded as the band's "comeback" album...
was released in March 1995 and, although critically acclaimed, was not as successful as its predecessors.
Drummer Kottak left the band in March 1996 and was replaced by Bobby Borg, formerly of Beggars & Thieves
Beggars & Thieves
Beggars & Thieves is a band initially made up of lead vocalist Louie Merlino, guitarist Ron Mancuso, bassist Phil Soussan, and drummer Bobby Borg...
, Left For Dead, and Opinion. The Best Of Warrant
The Best Of Warrant (Warrant album)
The Best Of Warrant is the first greatest hits compilation album by the American rock band Warrant, released in 1996. It features the bands greatest tracks from their first three studio albums, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich", "Cherry Pie" and "Dog Eat Dog" but no songs from the fourth studio...
compilation was released in 1996 which was good timing and sold well. Warrant then released another studio album Belly to Belly
Belly to Belly
Belly to Belly is the fifth studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. The record was released on October 1, 1996, through CMC International.-Production and marketing:...
in July 1996 in Japan and October 1996 in the United States which featured some of Lane's most compelling writing but also failed to reach the bands former commercial success. In October 1997, drummer Borg left the band, and was briefly replaced by touring drummer Vik Foxx. In 1999 Warrant released Greatest & Latest
Greatest & Latest (Warrant album)
Greatest & Latest is a music album by American Hard rock band Warrant originally released in 1999. The album features new recorded studio versions of their material...
featuring re-done versions of some their classics and 3 new tracks.
Lane leaves (2000–2007)
The band was featured on the Rock Never Stops TourRock Never Stops Tour
Rock Never Stops is a U.S. rock tour that features various rock groups of the 1980s and 1990s. The tour started in 1998 with L.A. Guns, FireHouse, Slaughter, Warrant and Quiet Riot. However, the line-up has changed through the years adding various bands of the genre.-Tour lineup:The tour's lineup...
in 1998 and 2003. Guitarist Steier and keyboardist Danny Wagner left the band in January 2000. Keri Kelli
Keri Kelli
Keri Kelli is an American hard rock guitarist, until recently playing for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Alice Cooper. He occasionally also plays with Skid Row. He played guitar and co-wrote songs on the 2008 Alice Cooper studio album, Along Came A Spider, released worldwide July 29...
replaced Steier on guitars as a touring member and Mike Fasano
Mike Fasano
Mike "The Sack" Fasano is a drummer who has toured and recorded for several bands, including Warrant, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, Tiger Army, Gilby Clarke, Shameless...
became the newest in a long line of drummers. Keri Kelli and Mike Fasano had previously played together in Dad's Porno Mag. In August 2000, Kelli left Warrant to tour with Slash's Snakepit
Slash's Snakepit
Slash's Snakepit were an American rock supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed by then-Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash in 1993. Though often described as a solo or side project, Slash stated that Snakepit was a band, with equal contributions by all members...
and was replaced by Billy Morris.
Warrant's next record was an album of cover versions, Under the Influence
Under the Influence (Warrant album)
Under the Influence is the sixth studio album by American hard rock band Warrant released in 2001. The album is a covers album with two original new tracks, "Face" and "Sub Human"...
, released in May 2001. The band toured with Poison again in the summer of 2001, but the tour was cut short due to back injuries sustained by Poison bassist Bobby Dall
Bobby Dall
Robert Harry Kuykendall also known as Bobby Dall is an American musician best known as the bass guitarist for Poison. Dall is the youngest of three children...
. In April 2003, Warrant replaced drummer Fasano with Kevan Phares.
Lane left Warrant again in January 2004, taking Morris and Phares with him. Mike Fasano was briefly rehired in early 2004, before Steven Sweet rejoined the band. Joey Allen also rejoined in February 2004. Lane was replaced with former Black N' Blue vocalist Jaime St. James
Jaime St. James
Jaime St. James is the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Black 'N Blue. He also served a brief stint in the mid-2000s as the lead singer of Warrant, but he left upon the return of Warrant's original lead singer Jani Lane to the line-up in 2008. He sang on the Warrant album Born Again.Born James...
.
Warrant released their 7th studio album entitled Born Again
Born Again (Warrant album)
Born Again is Warrant's seventh studio album released in 2006. The album features ex-Black N' Blue vocalist Jaime St. James who replaced Jani Lane in 2004...
on February 4, 2006 with producer and engineer Pat Regan, who has previously worked with Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics...
, Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
, Mr. Big
Mr. Big (band)
Mr. Big is an American rock supergroup, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1988. The band is a quartet composed of Eric Martin , Paul Gilbert , Billy Sheehan , and Pat Torpey ; Mr. Big also included Richie Kotzen, a reputable blues-based guitarist who replaced Gilbert in 1999...
and L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns is the name of a hard rock group formed in Los Angeles, California, of which two rival incarnations currently exist due to numerous line-up changes. The first incarnation of the group was formed, by Tracii Guns, in 1983 but disbanded in 1985 following its merger with fellow Los Angeles...
. On July 14, 2007, Warrant performed at hard rock festival Rocklahoma
Rocklahoma
Rocklahoma is an annual hard rock music festival held in Pryor, Oklahoma...
.
Reunion (2008)
In January 2008, the band's agent, The William Morris AgencyWilliam Morris Agency
WME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
issued a new photograph of the band with Lane prominently featured, confirming his return to the band. This version of the band was scheduled to play at Rocklahoma 2008. In March 2008, Warrant announced on its official website that it would co-headline with Cinderella on a summer tour after Rocklahoma 2008. Ultimately, the tour was canceled after Cinderella singer Tom Keifer
Tom Keifer
Carl Thomas Keifer is an American vocalist for the band Cinderella.-Early life:Keifer grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. Keifer soon fell in love with the blues and was heavily influenced by this kind of music.Keifer joined his first rock band while in junior high...
's left vocal cord hemorrhaged, making it impossible for him to sing in the immediate future. They had several shows outside of the Cinderella tour including 2 dates in Canada, Rocklahoma, and several in August.
Post-reunion (2008-2010)
On September 5, 2008, Jani Lane left Warrant and Robert Mason (ex-Lynch MobLynch Mob (band)
Lynch Mob is an American band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member. The rest of the original band which featured Oni Logan, Anthony Esposito and Mick Brown have come and gone, and in some cases, come back.-1989 Formation:Lynch Mob was formed...
) took over vocals. A statement from the band, published by Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net is a website dedicated to heavy metal and hard rock news, as well as album and music DVD reviews. Blabbermouth.net was founded and is run by Borivoj Krgin. The first version of the website was officially launched in March 2001...
, said that:
On September 10, Rita Wild's Rock Report confirmed that Jani Lane is out of Warrant due to song writing disagreements, but offered no further details on replacements or the band's future. Mason eventually agreed not only to finish the tour but also to become a permanent member of the band.
In December 2010, founding member, Erik Turner appeared with longtime friend David Castagno on RadioScreamer to discuss Warrant's long and successful career as well as the band's next album plans.
Recent events (2011-present)
On January 27, 2011, Joey Allen announced that the bass and drums for fourteen songs for Warrant's next album had been completed, with the rhythm guitar parts for seven also completed.The new album, titled Rockaholic
Rockaholic
Rockaholic is the eighth music studio album by American hard rock band Warrant, released on May 17, 2011. The album features the band's third lead singer, Robert Mason, who replaced original lead singer Jani Lane in 2008. Lane returned to the band for a 2008 reunion tour but by the end of the year...
, was released on May 13 in Europe and May 17 in North America on Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records is an Italian record label, predominantly producing melodic rock. It was formed in 1996 by Serafino Perugino and is based in Naples, Italy.-History:...
and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
Death of Jani Lane (2011)
Jani Lane, 47, former lead singer (1986-1993, 1994-2004, 2008), was found dead Thursday evening, August 11, 2011, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. Lane was officially pronounced dead by fire department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. at a Comfort Inn hotel on the 20100 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, California.Warrant lead singer Jani Lane died from alcohol poisoning, sources tell TMZ.
5 october 2011 The L.A. Coroner's Office has finished its investigation and determined Lane suffered from "acute ethanol poisoning,"
Lane was found dead on August 11 in a Woodland Hills area Comfort Inn. Alcohol and prescription drugs were found in his motel room. He was 47.
Lane is survived by two daughters from two previous marriages.
Tours
- D.R.F.S.R. Tour
- Cherry Pie Tour
- Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour
- Dog Eat Dog Tour (Hair of the Dog Tour)
- 1994 Club Tour
- 1995 Radio or Not, Here We Come (Ultraphobic)
- Rock Never Stops Tour 1998
- 2001 Under the Influence Summer tour
- Rock Never Stops Tour 2003
- 2007 Born Again Tour
- 2008 Reunion Tour
- 2009 Summer Tour
- 2011 Rockaholic Tour
Current members
- Erik TurnerErik TurnerErik Turner is best known as the rhythm guitarist in American glam metal band Warrant. Turner co-founded Warrant in Los Angeles, California in July 1984 with bassist Jerry Dixon....
– rhythm & lead guitars, backing vocals (1984-present) - Jerry Dixon – bass guitar, backing vocals (1984-present)
- Steven SweetSteven SweetSteven Sweet is a Los Angeles-based drummer who is most famous for being a member of Warrant.-Personal information:...
– drums, percussion, backing vocals (1986-1994, 2004-present) - Joey AllenJoey AllenJoey Allen is best known as the lead guitarist from the American glam metal band Warrant.Allen was born as Joseph Alan Cagle on June 23, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but grew up in Irvine, California. His father is a retired electronics executive, while his mother worked for the Irvine Unified...
– lead & rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, talk box, backing vocals (1987-1994, 2004-present) - Robert Mason – lead vocals (2008-present)
Past members
- Josh Lewis - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1984-1986) (appeared on season 1 of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp on VH1 ClassicVH1 ClassicVH1 Classic is a television network, launched on May 8, 2000. It is operated as part of MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom and primarily features music videos and concert footage from the 1970s through the mid-1990s, though it formerly included a wider range of genres and time periods...
) - Adam ShoreAdam ShoreAdam Shore was Warrant's original singer. He sang on early Warrant demos such as "You've Got A Broken Heart" and "Tease Machine". He also co-wrote the Warrant song "Thin Disguise" with his replacement Jani Lane, although Jani Lane actually sang on that song.Adam Shore went on to several other...
– lead vocals, guitar (1984-1985) - Max Asher – drums (1984-1985)
- Chris Vincent - bass (1984)
- Jani LaneJani LaneJani Lane , born John Kennedy Oswald, later changed to John Patrick Oswald, was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the hard rock band Warrant....
– lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, drums and percussion (1986-1993, 1994-2004, 2008) (deceased) - David White – keyboards, backing vocals (1992-1995)
- Rick SteierRick SteierRick Steier is a guitarist who has played in the bands Warrant, Kingdom Come, Wild Horses, and KrunK/Kottak...
– rhythm and lead guitars (1994-2000) - James KottakJames KottakJames Kottak is an American drummer for the heavy metal band Scorpions, which he joined in 1996....
– drums, percussion, backing vocals (1994-1996) - Bobby Borg – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1996-1997)
- Vikki Foxx - drums, percussion (1997-1998)
- Danny Wagner - drums (1998-2000)
- Mike FasanoMike FasanoMike "The Sack" Fasano is a drummer who has toured and recorded for several bands, including Warrant, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, Tiger Army, Gilby Clarke, Shameless...
– drums, percussion, backing vocals (2000-2003, 2004) - Keri KelliKeri KelliKeri Kelli is an American hard rock guitarist, until recently playing for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Alice Cooper. He occasionally also plays with Skid Row. He played guitar and co-wrote songs on the 2008 Alice Cooper studio album, Along Came A Spider, released worldwide July 29...
- rhythm guitars (2000) - Billy MorrisBilly Morris (guitarist)Billy Morris is a guitarist who has played in several bands including Warrant, Quiet Riot, Kidd Wicked, The Glorious Things, and the Billy Morris Band.He guested with the band St. James, and has also played with former Mr...
– rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals (2000-2004) - Mike Morris – keyboards (2000-2004)
- Kevan Phares - drums, percussion (2003-2004)
- Brent Woods - rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals (2004)
- Jaime St. JamesJaime St. JamesJaime St. James is the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Black 'N Blue. He also served a brief stint in the mid-2000s as the lead singer of Warrant, but he left upon the return of Warrant's original lead singer Jani Lane to the line-up in 2008. He sang on the Warrant album Born Again.Born James...
– lead vocals (2004-2008)
Touring musicians
- Scott WarrenScott WarrenScott Warren was the latest keyboardist for heavy metal band Dio and Heaven & Hell.Scott is a self taught keysman, he begin playing at age 6...
- keyboards, backing vocals (1989-1991) - Terry Ingram - keyboards, backing vocals (1991)
- Danny Wagner - keyboards, backing vocals (1995-1997)
- Shawn Zavodney - keyboards, backing vocals (2001-2004)
Studio albums
- Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking RichDirty Rotten Filthy Stinking RichWarrant: Live - Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich is the first Warrant video album released in 1990 on VHS and Laserdisc, featuring the band performing live in concert.The video was certified Platinum -Track listing:#"So Damn Pretty"#"Ridin' High"...
(1989, Columbia) – #10, 2x Platinum - Cherry PieCherry Pie (album)Cherry Pie is the second music album by American heavy metal band Warrant. The record—which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and "I Saw Red"—is the band's best-known and highest-selling release. The album peaked at number 7 on The Billboard 200.- Production and marketing :Cherry...
(1990, Columbia) – #7, 2x Platinum - Dog Eat DogDog Eat Dog (Warrant album)Dog Eat Dog was the third music album by American glam metal band Warrant. It was released on August 25, 1992 on the Columbia label of Sony Music. The album peaked at number 25 on The Billboard 200....
(1992, Columbia) – #25, Gold - UltraphobicUltraphobicUltraphobic is the fourth studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. Released on March 7, 1995 on CMC International, after the apparent break-up of the band, the record was regarded as the band's "comeback" album...
(1995, CMC) - Belly to BellyBelly to BellyBelly to Belly is the fifth studio album by American glam metal band Warrant. The record was released on October 1, 1996, through CMC International.-Production and marketing:...
(1996, CMC) - Greatest & LatestGreatest & Latest (Warrant album)Greatest & Latest is a music album by American Hard rock band Warrant originally released in 1999. The album features new recorded studio versions of their material...
(1999, Deadline) (new versions of previous Warrant songs) - Under the InfluenceUnder the Influence (Warrant album)Under the Influence is the sixth studio album by American hard rock band Warrant released in 2001. The album is a covers album with two original new tracks, "Face" and "Sub Human"...
(2001, Downboyrecords) - Born AgainBorn Again (Warrant album)Born Again is Warrant's seventh studio album released in 2006. The album features ex-Black N' Blue vocalist Jaime St. James who replaced Jani Lane in 2004...
(2006) - RockaholicRockaholicRockaholic is the eighth music studio album by American hard rock band Warrant, released on May 17, 2011. The album features the band's third lead singer, Robert Mason, who replaced original lead singer Jani Lane in 2008. Lane returned to the band for a 2008 reunion tour but by the end of the year...
(2011) - #22 Billboard Hard Rock
Compilation albums
- The Best Of WarrantThe Best Of Warrant (Warrant album)The Best Of Warrant is the first greatest hits compilation album by the American rock band Warrant, released in 1996. It features the bands greatest tracks from their first three studio albums, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich", "Cherry Pie" and "Dog Eat Dog" but no songs from the fourth studio...
(1996, Columbia) - Rocking TallRocking TallRocking Tall is a greatest hits album by the American hard rock band Warrant, released through Sony music in 1996. The collection spans the band's history from 1989 through 1992; although it does not include Heaven, Warrant's most famous song....
(1996, Sony Music Special Products) - Then and Now (2004, Sanctuary)