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It has been just shy of two decades since Warrant catapulted onto the national scene in 1989, and a lot has taken place since. Grunge came and went, Rap-rock came and went, and now a new breed of punk-laced, radio-friendly rock has flooded the market faster than the �dirty rotten filthy stinking rich powers that be� can even count their cash. Yes, the music business has been through a lot in the past 17 years, but at least we have something to show for it�the true spirit of rock 'n' roll, as championed by the bands that have bucked trends and defied the odds by remaining true to their course. If Warrant isn�t at the top of that list, it's only because they got tired of waiting around for recognition and headed back out on the road. True rock 'n' roll isn't dead it has just a lot harder to pin down.
With worldwide album sales approaching the ten million mark, and a laundry list of Top 40 radio singles that includes "Cherry Pie," "Heaven," "Down Boys," "Uncle Tom's Cabin" "I Saw Red" and "Sometimes She Cries," Warrant may be out of the mind of cookie cutter radio shows flocking to cash in on their modern rock flavors of the month, but they are not out of sight of their fans. Warrant and their like-minded hard rocking peers have learned over the past few years that there's power in numbers. Whether you call it nostalgia, hair rock, a flashback, or just rock 'n' roll, it is alive and well, and Warrant are proud to be at the head of the pack. "I think this music has finally gotten old enough to be cool again� Just like tight pants," states Jerry Dixon (bassist) with a laugh. "Everyone finally stopped laughing and said, 'Actually, that's kind of cool.' We took a lot of punches over the years, but I'm glad we stuck it out and lasted. Our approach to music is to just have a good time, especially with everything that's going on in the world. We are aware of world issues just like the next guy, but when we're onstage, it�s all about having a good time."
For the first time in about 10 years Warrant�s line up consists of four of the five original members: Founder Erik Turner on guitar, Jerry Dixon on bass, Steven Sweet on drums and Joey Allen on lead guitar�there�s one prime ingredient that has been added�Jaime St. James of Black �n� Blue fame on vocals. The band, in this current line up, has played close to 150 shows in the last 22 months and most importantly completed the first full length CD of new material in over 10 years which will be released in the Spring of 2006.
The new aptly named CD �Born Again� welcomes the original backline sound of the band blended with St. James� vocal talents. Pure late 80�s rock at its finest with song titles such as the CD opener �Devil�s Juice�, new live favorite �Dirty Jack�, slamming hard �Roller Coaster�, �Angels� and �Good Times� as well as a newly pinned ballad �Glimmer��the CD is nothing short of classic Warrant. Along with a total of 12 new songs the band has also filmed a live show of the entire CD track listing� screaming vocals, blistering solo�s, pounding drums, earth shaking bass, shredding guitars�tastes and sounds like Warrant!
The crowds are coming out in full force, and Warrant's demand as a live act has continued to grow over the past few years, "I think people's musical tastes are a lot more varied than one would think," says guitarist Erik Turner of the band's blossoming fan base. "I'm really surprised by how many younger fans are out there at our shows, some of them could be our kids� Maybe they are! We see and meet a lot of high school kids who are coming to our shows and checking us out for the first time."
"There's a lot to be said about being nostalgic. I think it's great and the best thing that can happen to a band," offers Dixon. "Let's be honest�if you were to start in this business, and someone would promise that your band would survive for as long as we have, been considered nostalgic and able to tour 17 years later, would you take it? Of course you would! Nobody wants to be a one hit wonder� Playing for as long as we have, we could write the next White Album, and people would still be screaming, "'Cherry Pie!'", we left a mark, and fucked up enough people to make a difference, and that's good enough for us."
