Warrant formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and built their reputation during a dominant run between 1989 and 1996. Over that stretch, the band released five albums that collectively sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, cementing their place in hard rock history.
The band broke into the mainstream with their double-platinum debut Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich in 1989. One of its standout singles, “Heaven,” climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and pushed Warrant into heavy rotation on radio and MTV. Momentum carried into the early 1990s with the release of Cherry Pie in 1990, another double-platinum record that delivered the era-defining hit “Cherry Pie.”
In 1992, Warrant released their third album, Dog Eat Dog. While it reached a lower commercial peak than its predecessors, the album earned critical praise, sold over 500,000 copies, achieved Gold status, and landed at No. 25 on the US Billboard charts. The band followed that release with Ultraphobic in March 1995, produced by returning collaborator Beau Hill, known for his work with Alice Cooper and Ratt. The album featured tracks such as “Family Picnic” and showed the band continuing to refine their sound.
Now, Warrant are marking the 30th anniversary of their fifth studio album and final release with Jani Lane. Belly To Belly Vol. 1, originally released in October 1996, has been remastered and repackaged and is now available on vinyl for the first time, alongside a CD edition. Reflecting on the album, founding guitarist Erik Turner shared his perspective: “Belly To Belly shows Warrant holding onto our melodic musical identity while exploring a heavier, alternative sound. We had a blast writing, recording and self-producing the album at Jerry Dixon’s Dreamstate recording studio in Van Nuys, California. If you are a fan of Warrant & early 90’s style hard rock, you will probably love listening to this rare gem.”
The anniversary release is scheduled for April and will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl in both Splatter and Black variants. A limited number of CD and LP bundles will also be available, each including a signed print from original members Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon, while supplies last.
Pre-orders for Belly To Belly Vol. 1 on CD and LP are available here.
