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WARRANT SIGNS TO MTM MUSIC FOR 'BORN AGAIN': December 8, 2005 MTM is proud to welcome WARRANT as one of the most popular and successful rock bands of the late 80's and early 90's! The band was formed in the mid-80's and its first official line-up featured vocalist Jani Lane, guitarist Erik Turner, guitarist Joey Allen, bass player Jerry Dixon and drummer Steven Sweet. In 1989, the band released their classic debut "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich", which immediately entered the charts and launched the hit singles "Down Boys" and the power ballads "Sometimes She Cries" and "Heaven" which climbed up to number two in the US charts. The band then started touring with other artists and bands such as PAUL STANLEY (KISS), CINDERELLA, POISON, QUEENRYCHE and MÖTLEY CRÜE. In the summer of 1990, their second album "Cherry Pie", produced by legendary BEAU HILL, was released and featured popular guests such as members of POISON, DANGER DANGER and FIONA. The album turned out to be an even bigger success, featuring the Top Ten hits "I Saw Red" and the rock anthem "Cherry Pie", which was receiving massive airplay on MTV. With the arrival of grunge in the early 90's, WARRANT turned to a harder edged sound and released their third album "Dog Eat Dog" in 1992. Although the album also went gold, the fans were confused about the new musical style. Now, after some changes within the band's line-up and three more albums, WARRANT is back to rock you again featuring all the original members from the first two platinum-selling albums except original singer Jani Lane, who is currently pursuing his solo career. The album's title "Born Again" is perfectly describing the band's current state: With their new singer, JAIME ST. JAMES, who is famous for being the vocalist of BLACK 'N BLUE, and internationally acclaimed producer and engineer PAT REGAN (KISS, DEEP PURPLE, MR.BIG, LA GUNS) at the mixing desk, WARRANT have recorded an album that will surprise their old fans and definitely attract some new ones. "Born Again" delivers classic 80's hard rock with the band's trademark touch of poser and sleaze metal or as the band itself puts it: "It's the classic hard rockin' "Born Again" sound that we all want to hear. Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich and Cherry Pie with a new twist"! MTM MUSIC managing director Mario Lehmann about the new high priority signing: "It was a German journalist who told me, WARRANT had been working on a new album. So I managed to get in touch with Erik Turner, before waking up the sleeping dogs and interest somewhere else ... When I called Erik for the first time, his wife picked up the phone, and it surprised me a lot, Mrs. Tuner talked to me in German fluently! Talking to Eric, he realized that he just got in touch with the managing director of MTM MUSIC, a devoted, long time fan of WARRANT! After a few minutes, both parties agreed on releasing the new album in February 2006. Remembering all the great songs by WARRANT, especially "Uncle Tom's Cabin", I'm even more proud of the new cooperation! Here the final tracklist and two pre-listening files: 01. Devils Juice (mp3) 02. Dirty Jack (mp3) 03. Bourbon County Line 04. Hell, CA. 05. Angels 06. Love Strikes Like Lightning 07. Glimmer 08. Roller Coaster 09. Down In Diamonds 10. Velvet Noose 11. Roxy 12. Good Times Line-up: Lead Vocals - JAIME ST. JAMES (BLACK 'N BLUE, KEEL, FREIGHT TRAIN JANE) Lead Guitar - JOEY ALLEN Rhythm Guitar - ERIK TURNER Bass Guitar - JERRY DIXON Drums - STEVEN SWEET Produced by PAT REGAN (KISS, TED NUGENT, DEEP PURPLE, MR.BIG and LA GUNS) The release date is scheduled for February 17th, 2005. Courtesy of www.mtm-music.com

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