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Review: The Warning conquer the Portuguese public with an epic night at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
After a long wait, the band formed by sisters Dany, Pau and Ale Villarreal - The Warning - performed for the first time in Portugal, with a memorable rock concert at LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo.
Per Jolu (João Luis) April 6, 2024
It was last Friday that the Mexican trio – The Warning – made their debut in Portugal, with an absolutely breathtaking night of rock, in which the band showed, together with Conquer Divide, the “girl power” that exists in the world of heavy music.
Before the doors opened, some anxiety was already felt, with different groups of fans marking their place in the queue, armed with flags and posters asking, for example, for Pau's drumsticks or Dany's pick.
At 9pm, the 5 members of Conquer Divide, from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, took to the stage to open the night. With a performance that did not exceed half an hour of concert and focused mainly on the band's latest album – “Slow Burn”, from 2023 –, the group had the desire to create moshpits from the first songs. However, the audience, made up of several families with children (and who were not exactly looking for a metal concert), did not respond to this request, compensating with lots of jumping and rhythmic clapping, particularly in “Paralyzed” and “NEWHEAVEN ”. To close the concert, with the theme “welcome to paradise” over, the band replaced the traditional “horns up” with hearts, launching a chain of love from the stage to the end of the audience.
Setlist – Conquer Divide:
Atonement
chemicals
Eyes Wide Shut
Paralyzed
system_failure
NEWHEAVEN
welcome2paradise
After waiting for around 30 minutes, the lights went down and, with “ The Warning ” written on the screen behind the stage, “Intro 404” (opener of the latest album – “ERROR”, from 2022) began to be heard, alongside sound of which Dany, Pau and Ale Villarreal entered to take their places, leaving the audience in euphoria, who shouted the name of the band and each of the members.
For their debut on Portuguese soil, the Mexican band brought songs from all their albums – the aforementioned “ERROR”, “Queen of the Murder Scene” (2018) and “XXI Century Blood” (2017), leaving out the EP “ESCAPE THE MIND” (2015) and the highly acclaimed cover of “Enter Sandman” (2021). In addition to the aforementioned discography, all the songs from the album “Keep Me Fed” were also presented, scheduled for release on June 28th of this year.
It was precisely with one of these new songs that The Warning made themselves heard for the first time in Lisbon, opening the concert with “S!CK”. From then on, the young band went through the lineup at full speed, with absolutely impressive mastery – from Ale's admirable bass lines, to Dany's incredible voice and technical skill on the guitar, to Pau's voice while playing. Drums with the expertise that earned her the 2023 rock drummer of the year award from Drumeo.
After practically 1 hour of moments that will remain in memory, such as Pau's voice at the beginning of “Survive” or the combination of the three sisters' voices (highlighting Dany's high note) at the entrance to the last chorus of “Hell You Call A Dream”, the band would close the concert in an epic way with “Narcisista”. However, the public asked for more and the group returned to the stage to say goodbye to Lisbon with “EVOLVE”.
After the concert, characterized by an atmosphere of affection from both sides, between the audience and the band, there will certainly be a feeling of longing for this rock night and the desire for it to happen again soon.
Fri, April 5, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal @ LAV - Lisboa Ao vivo - Sala 1
The tour of The Warning is: "Europe Tour 2024".
It was my 1th The Warning show.
I arrived at LAV at 01:55 pm. It was a windy hot sunny afternoon. General doors opened at 20:00 and show was scheduled to start at 21:00.
I had the VIP Meet & Greet ticket so I had some different times.
18:00 VIP check-in opens
18:25 VIP check-in closes
18:30 VIP Meet & Greet
19:15 Early access to merchandise shop
Sometime between 19:40 and 19:55. Early Entrey customers will be escorted to the standing area
20:00 General doors
21:00 Show starts -> Conquer Divide - The Warning
A little after 6pm when we entered they put us in line for the meet & greet with the band. I bought the CD "Error" and then at the meet & greet the 3 sisters signed the CD for me.
I told them that I started to listen to their music when I found out their cover videos when they were younger around 2020/2021. They cover the big bands like Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses and others. And then I went to investigate their YouTube channel where I discovered all the videos, including rehearsals and live performances. And they thank me, they were happy. I also told them I would love to see them again in the future in a big arena in my city. Daniela also thank me and said that would be awesome.
After the meet & greet I went to buy on the merchandise store an offical tshirt by The Warning. And after that I got out again and queue again outside the venue. I was front on the queue again.
We got inside around 19:50 before the general people (20:00). I entered and went directly to the middle of the first row. I wanted to be in the middle to see Paulina (the drummer) in front. Daniela was playing guitar on my right and Alejandra playing bass on my left.
Before "The Warning" in LAV, played Conquer Divide, they started at 20:59 and played 30 minutes. Played a set of 7 songs.
Members: Current:
Kiarely "Kia" Castillo – clean vocals (2013–2018, 2020–present)
Kristen Sturgis - Rhythm guitar (2013-present)
Isabel "Izzy" Johnson – lead guitar (2014–2018, 2020–present)
Samantha "Sam" Landa – drums (2020–present) Touring:
Madison Moon – unclean vocals (March 2024–present)
I only knew about them on April 1st (4 days before the show) when I received my "The Warning" email with the VIP instructions (schedule of the concert day). And the name "Divide Conquer" is there opening for The Warning.
I went looking for their youtube channel to see any videos they might have released. Just to get a feeling of their sound.
I enjoyed seeing them live. Always happy and very lively. Trying to talk to the public.
The band was formed in Michigan by guitarist and songwriter Kristen Sturgis along with Suzie Reagan. The lineup initially began as a five-piece with the addition of bassist Sarah Stonebraker, drummer Tamara Tadic, and singer Kiarely Castillo in 2013. On March 1, 2014, Conquer Divide announced that they had recruited Liverpool-based YouTube guitarist Izzy Johnson to become a member, making it a six-piece. A short time later, Suzie was let go and replaced by Texas-based vocalist Janel Duarte. Although their official biography featured on the Artery Recordings website states that they were formed in 2013, the concept for the band had existed since about 2005, according to their producer Joey Sturgis.
You can check all the details of the show in the setlist below.
Finally was time for The Warning. They started at 22:00 and played 65 minutes. Played a set of 15 songs.
It was spectacular. I loved the concert. They were always very excited. Daniela said some things in Portuguese, she once said that how was it possible that they had only just come to Portugal for the first time. Daniela spoke in spanish a lot of the times between songs. But we portuguese understand them well.
Daniela is always excited about the Portuguese public. I liked the faces that Daniela made from time to time in amazement at us.
Paulina is also always happy with us and amazed by our reactions to the songs.
I loved to see Paulina sing "Narcisista". She is amazing playing drums and singing at the same time. I love Paulina's determination on the drums.
Alejandra always very cool, in her style. But moving really well with the bass.
The band members are:
Daniela "Dany" Villarreal Vélez, 24 (born January 30, 2000) – guitars, lead and backing vocals, piano (2013–present)
Paulina "Pau" Villarreal Vélez, 22 (born February 5, 2002) – drums, backing and lead vocals, piano (2013–present)
Alejandra "Ale" Villarreal Vélez, 19 (born December 13, 2004) – bass, piano, backing and occasional lead vocals (2013–present)
You can check all the details of the show in the setlist below.
01. S!CK
02. Z
03. CHOKE 04. Qué Más Quieres 05. Dull Knives (Cut Better) 06. MORE 07. MONEY
08. Survive 09. Automatic Sun 10. ERROR 11. DISCIPLE 12. Hell You Call A Dream 13. MARTIRIO 14. Narcisista
Encore: 15. EVOLVE
In bold are the videos I made.
Videos of The Warning (12 videos):
Sorry about this. -> In the videos below you can see these messages (you can go to my videos pressing where it says: "Watch on YouTube").
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The Warning-Sick, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/-X-9OYcR3G0?si=d1IPge6yuVSxySvz
And the video:
The Warning-Qué Más Quieres, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/YVLWat0tM7I?si=_tv4_QltqFkKvqIk
And the video:
The Warning-Dull Knives (Cut Better), LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/ysKZ6LLGlHo?si=pp2mhiryfZ9NTirZ
And the video:
The Warning-More, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/xanIcED_JWM?si=Y7_gFHm59L31ILHw
And the video:
The Warning-Money, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/IAjyVBiOvEg?si=ZxdGacKEzU0OEEuU
And the video:
The Warning-Automatic Sun, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/ySQDSg-ajYE?si=oSCtT12bsr9el-4y
And the video:
The Warning-Error, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/6sHA2EPlKME?si=iN2JZer8wu6Cc5eE
And the video:
The Warning-Disciple, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/_UceVoovqzg?si=NLdzXDQUzq6c1OVy
And the video:
The Warning-Hell You Call A Dream, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/gwnKHp_TCb4?si=J4PKwk-doTZOhLKh
And the video:
The Warning-Martirio, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/nrHYVTOxQoA?si=pxU8mXjzkZLve9iW
And the video:
The Warning-Narcisista, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/rmW3lr6J-_Y?si=Lou_jra0FWrmG-hk
And the video:
The Warning-Evolve, LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon, PT, 2024-04-05 HD
https://youtu.be/4B2BjkTf7x0?si=XTmG3XnaOhcJv_9Y
And the video:
At the end of the concert when I was leaving the venue I found out Sam (the drummer of Conquer Divide) on the audience and I talked to her a little. Very friendly and nice.
I went again to The Warning merchandising place and bought the LP "Error" signed by the 3 sisters before the show.
And notice that the band Conquer divide was also in a merchandising spot selling some stuff. I went there and bought their last CD "Slow Burn" and all the 5 members signed it. Was very cool. I talked a little with Kia (the main vocalist of Conquer Divide) and told her I like to see them and that I only knew them for about 4 days. But went to look for their youtube channel and saw their videos. She was happy and gave me the signed CD.
