"Without Warning" is the brief, menacing instrumental track that perfectly sets the stage for Dokken's breakthrough 1984 album, Tooth and Nail. Serving as an intro to the title track, it's a showcase for George Lynch's early mastery of atmospheric, heavy riffing and distinctive whammy bar effects. The track is short but crucial, establishing the album's darker, heavier tone with its ominous, minor-key chord progression and dramatic build-up. It's a must-tab for fans wanting to analyze Lynch's compositional technique.