Warrant

Warrant is an American rock band from Los Angeles that emerged during the late 1980s hair metal and glam metal scene. The band became known for their theatrical live performances and radio-friendly rock anthems that blended elements of hard rock with pop sensibilities. Their music typically featured prominent guitar work, prominent vocal melodies, and lyrics often addressing themes of romance and lifestyle excess that were characteristic of the era's popular rock music.

The band achieved significant commercial success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period that coincided with the peak popularity of glam metal. Their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, released in 1989, became their most commercially successful release and established their presence in the mainstream music market. The album showcased the band's signature sound and included songs that received substantial airplay on rock radio and music television during that era.

Like many acts from the glam metal movement, Warrant's popularity experienced significant changes as musical tastes shifted in the 1990s and grunge and alternative rock came to dominate rock radio. Despite these industry shifts, the band continued to record and perform, maintaining an active presence in rock music through subsequent decades. Their work remains associated with the distinctive aesthetic and musical style of 1980s hair metal.