“Axl Rose Declares The Warning as the Future of Rock: Says Their ‘New Rock System’ Is a Revolution, Predicts Grammy Gold, and Reveals He Once Wanted Paulina Villarreal in Guns N’ Roses After Their 2014 Viral Hit”
In a rare and passionate statement about the future of rock music, legendary Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has sung the praises of the rising powerhouse trio The Warning, calling them “the next big thing in rock” and a “complete evolution of the genre.” Known for his selective endorsements and elusive public persona, Rose opened up about his admiration for the Villarreal sisters and their impact on modern rock.
“What The Warning is doing isn’t just music—it’s a new rock system,” Rose stated. “They’re not mimicking anyone. They’ve created their own sound, their own movement. It’s raw, real, and completely theirs.”
The Warning—made up of sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal from Monterrey, Mexico—first captured international attention in 2014, when a video of them covering Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” went viral. The clip showed a fiery young trio, led by a 12-year-old Paulina on drums and vocals, unleashing a performance with the kind of intensity that made icons like Rose take notice.
“The first time I saw that video, I was floored,” Axl admitted. “I called Slash and told him, ‘We need to find this girl—Paulina. I want her in our band.’ She had that animal instinct, that rage behind the drums. It reminded me of why we started Guns N’ Roses in the first place.”
Although Paulina never joined GN’R (and has gone on to front her own band with explosive talent), Rose kept his eyes on The Warning as they transitioned from YouTube sensations to festival-stage veterans and major-label artists.
Now, with the release of their latest project and what Rose refers to as their “new rock system,” he believes they are ushering in a movement that rock desperately needs—a sound that blends ferocity with melody, grit with grace, and Latin blood with global bite.
“There’s something dangerous and honest about their music. Rock isn’t supposed to be safe—and The Warning reminds people of that. They’re not chasing radio—they’re dragging it back to where it belongs.”
When asked if he believes The Warning could reach Grammy status, Rose didn’t hesitate:
“They will win a Grammy. Maybe more than one. The industry can’t ignore that kind of raw force forever. Their time is coming.”
The Warning continues to make waves with their explosive live performances, emotionally charged lyrics, and an unbreakable sibling bond that fuels their sound. With a legend like Axl Rose publicly backing them, it’s clear the world should buckle up—because this band isn’t just a warning anymore… they’re a storm
