The Warning

Mexican Hard Rock / Alternative Metal Band

Biography

Formed in 2013 in Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning is a high-energy hard rock power trio consisting of the three Villarreal Vélez sisters. The band first captured global attention in 2014 when their viral YouTube cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" amassed millions of views, earning public praise from legendary guitarist Kirk Hammett.

After funding their initial independent work through early EPs and self-released albums, they signed with Lava/Republic Records and evolved into an international touring force. Renowned for their explosive musicianship, intricate songwriting, and powerful anthems like "CHOKE" and "Blame Brett", they have shared stages with rock royalty such as Muse, Foo Fighters, and Guns N' Roses.

Current Band Members

Daniela “Dany” Villarreal Vélez – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Piano
Paulina “Pau” Villarreal Vélez – Drums, Backing and Lead Vocals, Piano
Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal Vélez – Bass, Backing Vocals, Piano

Albums & EPs Discography

Escape the Mind (EP, 2015)
XXI Century Blood (Studio Album, 2017)
Queen of the Murder Scene (Studio Album, 2018)
MAYDAY (EP, 2021)
Error (Studio Album, 2022)
Keep Me Fed (Studio Album, 2024)
Live from Auditorio Nacional, CDMX (Live Album, 2025)

🆕 Live Debut ⚠️ Unreleased Song 🎧

The Warning 🇲🇽 Bite My Tongue x2️⃣
( Live Debut / Unreleased )
🌏 Live in Seoul 260812 @YES24 Live Hall

"Bite My Tongue" is an unreleased original song by the Mexican rock band The Warning, debuted live during their 2026 tour. Lyrically and thematically, the track explores themes of frustration, being underestimated or marginalized ("little girl, you're not the sun"), and choosing to withhold a reaction ("sugarcoat my lungs", "save my breath for someone worth enough") against critics and condescension.

🔬Thematic Breakdown

1️⃣Suppression and Silence: The core refrain ("I just bite my tongue") centers on the deliberate choice to swallow one's words rather than engage with people who patronize or pick apart the narrator.
2️⃣Defiance Under Pressure: Lines like "I'm an angel, but it's never enough" and dealing with people who look for "cracks" in their "porcelain" highlight a struggle with public scrutiny and expectations.
3️⃣Conservation of Energy: Rather than wasting breath arguing with detractors or giving them the satisfaction of a fiery response, the narrator opts for strategic silence ("save my breath for someone worth enough").

🆕The Warning 🇲🇽 Bite My Tongue x2️⃣ (Live Debut / Unreleased) Live in Seoul 260812 @YES24 Live Hall