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Hollywood, CA · 1984–present · active
Warrant formed on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in 1984 and became one of the defining American hard rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built around the songwriting and voice of Jani Lane during their commercial breakthrough, the band combined glam metal flash with memorable choruses, guitar-driven hooks, and a willingness to move between rowdy rockers and emotionally direct ballads. Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich launched them into the mainstream with songs such as "Down Boys" and "Heaven," while Cherry Pie became their most recognizable cultural moment, even as deeper cuts showed a band with more range than the era's stereotypes suggested. Later albums like Dog Eat Dog, Ultraphobic, and Belly to Belly reflected a tougher, darker edge as the rock landscape changed. After Lane's departure and death, Warrant continued with Robert Mason on vocals, keeping the catalog alive while releasing new material. Their history is tied to MTV-era glam metal, but their strongest songs endure because of tight melodic craft and arena-scale energy.
· 2020–present · active
Wesko channels raw aggression and unapologetic attitude into a heavy rock and metal approach built on pummeling riffs and high-energy performance. With a growing social media following and a 'born to raise hell' ethos, the project delivers visceral heavy music aimed at the modern rock audience.
Los Angeles, CA · 2014–present · active
Zakk Sabbath is Zakk Wylde's devoted tribute to Black Sabbath, performing the Sabbath catalog with thunderous fidelity alongside bassist Blasko and drummer Joey Castillo. Far from a casual side project, the power trio attacks Ozzy-era Sabbath classics with the raw energy and reverence of musicians who grew up worshipping at the altar of Tony Iommi.

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