On a Hard Rock scene where it seems like one band is a carbon copy of the next, all hope is not lost, because you have those out there like The Warning. Steadily picking up traction over the last couple of years, The Warning is comprised of three sisters – Daniela “Dany” (guitar, lead vocals, piano), Paulina “Pau” (drums, vocals, piano), and Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal (bass, piano, backing vocals) – who bring together a sound that is melodic, dark, heavy, and ever-so passionate.
Currently ranging between 19 and 24 years of age, while this Rock family may seem quite young, they have the experience and maturity of a much older group of players. Now with over ten years under their belt as The Warning, some may recall early attention on the sisters, when at ages 9 through 14 year old, their video of them performing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” earned more than 20 million views. Transcending this trendy, viral status, The Warning proved they were much more than clickbait, because they moved along at an impressive pace. Growing, they cut their teeth as an independent act for both their 2017 debut album XXI Century Blood, as well as 2018’s Queen of the Murder Scene. From here signed on with LAVA/Republic Records in 2020, The Warning have been turning heads ever since.
Up against a daunting challenge of distinguishing themselves in the modern Rock scene, The Warning have shown the poise of a strong trio with talent and songwriting skills that stand out. Proving this with singles like 2021’s “Choke,” their major label debut album in 2022, Error, only offered more intrigue as to where the band may go. Now two years later, The Warning are set to solidify themselves with the forthcoming release of Keep Me Fed.
What will be their fourth studio album, and second with major label distribution, Keep Me Fed is set for release on June 28, 2024 and already has extensive familiarity trailing in tow. Complete with twelve tracks, a whopping half of them have been released as singles over the last year. With attention spans diminishing at a record pace, this tactic works exceptionally well, because not only does it keep The Warning in the forefront of the listener’s mind, but also teases what this album might be. That said, each song already out there has something different in terms of the stylistic approach.
Very interesting, tracks like “Burnout” possess a very Alternative Rock sensation like Garbage, while “Automatic Sun” along with “Hell You Call A Dream” have an undeniable energy, and “MORE” bridges the gap between a slew of different genres into one heck of a Modern Rock hybrid. These examples explained, the remainder of Keep Me Fed is equally as powerful and stimulating. Keeping the mood dynamic, the vocals are crisp and emotive, the guitars are heavy and thick, while the bass and drums stick out more so than many other contemporary bands out there now.
Hard to a few pick favorites, for argument’s sake, beyond the few pieces already discussed, “Six Feet Deep” and “Consume” are also absolutely bold, must listens However, this does not mean anything on Keep Me Fed is subpar or worth skipping over, because The Warning successfully balance their attack in a way that is a cure boredom. In enough words, they do not get stuck traveling one lane, but keep it diverse; much like Rock albums of yesteryear which were not afraid to throw you some curves here and there. A great mix of heaviness, Alternative Rock, and even some of Pop’s best qualities, Cryptic Rock commend The Warning’s pivotal Keep Me Fed, giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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