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The rock trio from Monterrey that started with Rock Band and conquered the charts.
The Warning is a Mexican rock band from Monterrey, formed in 2013 by the Villarreal Vélez sisters: Daniela (guitar, vocals, piano), Paulina (drums, vocals, piano), and Alejandra (bass guitar, backing vocals, piano). They have released five studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and 18 music videos.
Quick Facts
- Franchise
- Rock Band
- Developer
- Harmonix
- Instrument role
- Drums (alternative input method)
- First appears
- Rock Band 3 (2008)
- Primary platform
- Wii
- Input method
- Motion-sensing controller swing (Wii Remote)
- Band slot
- Drummer
Lore & Background
The sisters were raised in Monterrey and all received training on piano and various instruments at an early age. Thanks to encouragement from their parents and often playing the video game Rock Band, the sisters decided to pursue rock music. Daniela and Paulina selected guitar and drums as their primary instruments, respectively. After the youngest, Alejandra, selected bass guitar as her primary instrument at about age 7, the sisters decided to form a power trio in 2013. They learned to play rock songs and posted videos of their performances to YouTube.
Reader's Guide
The band was known for being inspired by the Rock Band video game series early in their history, so the game's designers returned the favor by including two songs by The Warning in Rock Band 4.
Did You Know?
- In 2026, their single 'Kerosene' topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, making The Warning the first all-women band and the first Mexican band to reach number one in the chart's 45-year history.
- The band's YouTube video performing Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' went viral, earning more than 26 million views and praise from Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett.
- The Warning appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2015 and received a $10,000 donation each from DeGeneres and Target Corporation to attend Berklee College of Music.
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