Warrant

Warrant emerged from the Los Angeles glam-metal scene in 1984, founded by guitarist Erik Turner and a rotating cast of vocalists who eventually found a steady home with Jani Lane. Their blend of hard-edged riffs, blazing twin guitars, and big, singable choruses captured the late-80s moment and sent them into MTV rotation. With the swagger of a stadium act and the songwriting chops to match, Warrant helped shape a generation of hard rock fans and left a lasting imprint on the rock guitar vocabulary.

Their breakout came with Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and its infectious hits Heaven and Down Boys, followed by the blockbuster Cherry Pie (1990) that paired party-rock energy with sweeping ballad moments. Jani Lane’s songs—built around memorable hooks, melodic leads, and chorus-ready riffs—were the engine of Warrant’s ascent, and the group sold millions of records worldwide. Even as grunge shifted the airwaves in the 1990s, Warrant endured through lineup changes and continued to tour with new vocalists, keeping the flame of their signature sound alive.

Today, Warrant remains a touchstone for players chasing bold guitar parts and melodic storytelling. Their legacy lives on in gear-forward riffs, singalong choruses, and guitar solos that reward precision, tone control, and dynamic playing. DadRock Tabs’ 22 Warrant lessons invite you to explore songs like Heaven, I Saw Red, Inside Out, and Cherry Pie, giving you a structured path to master the band’s punchy riffs, hooks, and melodic solos.