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"I am proud that in Japan we have so many female-fronted bands": Midori Tatematsu, Lovebites Interview – February 24, 2025 For the first time in their career, the Japanese band Lovebites is coming to Latin America, performing at the first edition of the Titans of Metal festival on March 1 at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City. We had the chance to talk with guitarist Midori Tatematsu about her first impressions of coming to Mexico and the growing, highly admired Japanese metal scene. How do you feel about coming to Mexico for the first time and sharing the stage with major bands like W.A.S.P. and Six Feet Under at the first Titans of Metal Fest? This will be our first live performance in Latin America, so we are especially excited about it. As a band, it’s a great honor for us to share the stage with these metal legends, and personally, I really want to see them perform because I’ve never had the chance to attend one of their concerts. The worl...

Hello, Japanese Female Rock readers! If you love powerful riffs, raw energy, and pure rock talent, then get ready—we’re diving deep into the discography of The Warning! This Mexican trio of sisters has been taking the world by storm, delivering electrifying performances and lyrics that resonate across generations. Today, we’ll explore the albums that transformed Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal into modern rock icons. The Beginning: Escape the Mind (2015) It all started in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2013, when three young sisters picked up their instruments and decided to make history. Daniela on guitar and vocals, Paulina on drums, and Alejandra on bass formed The Warning. Just two years later, in 2015, they released their debut EP, Escape the Mind. This independent release, featuring six original tracks like Take Me Down and Free Falling, showcased a raw but incredibly promising sound. At the time, they were between 10 and 15 years old, yet their musical maturity was...