P.O.D.
P.O.D. | |
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Traa Daniels, Wuv Bernardo, Marcos Curiel, Sonny Sandoval | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Southtown, San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative metal,[1] nu metal,[1][2] rap metal,[3] Christian metal, reggae[3] |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Rescue, Atlantic, Columbia/INO, Razor & Tie, Tooth & Nail |
| Members | Sonny Sandoval Wuv Bernardo Traa Daniels Marcos Curiel |
| Past member(s) | Jason Truby Gabe Portillo |
| Website | www |
P.O.D. (which stands for Payable on Death) is a metal band from San Diego, California. Its fans are called "The Warriors", and the band is known for its Christian messages.
Members
[change | change source]The members are Sonny Sandoval (lead singer), Marcos Curiel (guitar player), Wuv Bernardo (drummer) and Traa Daniels (bass player).
History
[change | change source]The band released an album in 1999 called The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, which became very popular, and P.O.D. made a lot of fans who saw the band on MTV.
In 2001, P.O.D. made a second album called Satellite, which had a more nu metal post-grunge vibe and several hit songs, like "Boom," "Alive," "Youth of the Nation," "Set It Off," "Satellite," and "Portrait." In 2003, P.O.D. made the album Payable On Death, which had a heavy neo-grunge sound and a hint of reggae.
Their next album, Testify, was released in 2006. It was similar to Satellite in sound and featured two duets with Matisyahu. In 2008, P.O.D. released the album When Angels & Serpents Dance.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sharpe-Young, Garry. "POD". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ Udo, Tommy (2002). Brave Nu World. Sanctuary Publishing. pp. 10, 104. ISBN 186074415X.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Fundamental Elements of Southtown > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-12-21.