BREAKING: Fan Files Lawsuit Accusing The Warning’s Pau of Exposing Concertgoers to ‘Pornography Without Warning’ at Shows
By: RockPulse News Staff
Date: April 7, 2025
In a bizarre twist in the world of rock, a self-identified “concerned fan” has filed a lawsuit against Paulina “Pau” Villarreal — drummer and vocalist of the breakout Mexican hard rock trio The Warning — alleging that the performer “exposed concertgoers to pornography without warning” during a recent stop on the band’s North American tour.
The civil suit, filed in a district court in California, claims Pau’s “aggressive, sweat-drenched drumming, provocative headbanging, and intense facial expressions” amounted to what the plaintiff calls a “visual and emotional assault that resembled pornographic content.” The fan, whose name has been withheld for legal reasons, reportedly stated that they came to the concert “expecting rock music, not an overload of sensual drum solos and primal energy.”
The Warning Responds: “This Is Rock ‘n’ Roll”
In response, The Warning’s legal team has called the allegations “ridiculous and desperate for attention,” noting that Pau’s performances have always been passionate, empowering, and rooted in musicianship.
“Paulina Villarreal is a drummer, a vocalist, and a force of nature,” the statement reads. “If someone’s offended by a woman showing power behind a drum set, maybe they should reevaluate what century they’re living in.”
Bandmates Daniela and Alejandra also took to social media to support their sister, posting a backstage video of Pau laughing at the news while hitting a cymbal with the caption: “WARNING: THIS IS ART. DEAL WITH IT.”
Fans Rally Around Pau
Support for Pau has been overwhelmingly positive online. The Warning’s fanbase — affectionately known as “Warners” — quickly flooded social media with the hashtag #PauIsNotPorn, turning the lawsuit into a meme overnight.
“She hits drums like thunder and sings with fire. If that’s illegal, throw us all in jail,” one fan posted. Another added: “Pau is the reason I picked up drumsticks. This lawsuit is a joke.”
What’s Next?
Legal experts say the case is unlikely to go anywhere, citing the lack of legal precedent and the vague language in the complaint. However, the strange accusation has only amplified Pau’s already growing rock legend status.
As for Pau herself? She’s taken it all in stride. During the band’s most recent concert, she opened the show with a wink and shouted to the crowd:
“WARNING: THIS SHOW CONTAINS LOUD DRUMS, SWEAT, AND ACTUAL TALENT. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.”
And with that, the band launched into an explosive version of “CHOKE,” sending a message loud and clear: The only thing Pau is guilty of… is being a rock god.
