P.O.D.
'Alive' and 'Youth of the Nation' are the calling cards of San Diego's nu-metal survivors, whose positivity stayed intact through every scene cycle.
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- MVP ArenaTickets
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- Charleston ColiseumTickets
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena Tickets
- Enmarket ArenaTickets
- Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets
- The TriffidTickets
- 170 RussellTickets
- Grey Eagle Event CentreTickets
- Alliant Energy PowerHouseTickets
- Allen County War Memorial ColiseumTickets
- Ford CenterTickets
- Peoria Civic CenterTickets
- KFC Yum! CenterTickets
- Nationwide ArenaTickets
- Bryce Jordan CenterTickets
- Mohegan Sun ArenaTickets
- Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War MemorialTickets
- MVP ArenaTickets
- GIANT CenterTickets
- Charleston ColiseumTickets
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena Tickets
- Enmarket ArenaTickets
- Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets
About P.O.D.
P.O.D. is a nu-metal band from San Diego, CA, formed in 1992.
P.O.D., short for Payable on Death, traces back to 1992 in San Diego, when the thrash band Eschatos, featuring Wuv Bernardo, Marcos Curiel and Gabe Portillo, recruited vocalist Sonny Sandoval, previously of the rap outfit Unlicensed Product. The new name came from a banking term suggested by Bernardo's girlfriend, chosen to reflect the Christian idea that Jesus's death paid the debts of believers.
Traa Daniels joined on bass in 1994, and the band released three albums, Snuff the Punk, Brown and Payable on Death Live, on Rescue Records, a label started by Bernardo's father. They turned down a $100,000 contract from Essential Records, with Sandoval telling their manager that God had a bigger plan, before signing to Atlantic Records in 1998 after a strong show at the Roxy.
Their sound mixes rap-metal riffing with reggae and dub inflections, topped by Sandoval's vocals, and the band's Christian faith has been an open part of their identity throughout. The albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and Satellite carried them to a mass audience, with "Southtown", "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation" among their best-known songs.
Southtown was certified platinum in 2000, and Satellite went on to sell triple platinum on the strength of "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Across their career, P.O.D. has sold more than 12 million records worldwide, received three Grammy nominations, and contributed music to numerous film soundtracks.
The band has continued recording and touring in the decades since, largely with the same core line-up: Sandoval, Daniels, Curiel and Bernardo. They remain based in San Diego, where they formed more than thirty years ago.
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Questions about P.O.D.
What festivals is P.O.D. playing in 2026 and 2027?
P.O.D. is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Good Things 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is P.O.D. on tour?
Yes. P.O.D. has 18 shows listed, from Newstead, Australia on Nov 29, 2026 to Atlantic City, NJ on Mar 12, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is P.O.D. playing Good Things 2026?
Yes, P.O.D. is on the Good Things 2026 lineup, December 4–6, 2026 at Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, Australia.
Is P.O.D. playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, P.O.D. is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Thursday, May 6.
Where is P.O.D. from?
P.O.D. is from San Diego, CA.
Who is in P.O.D.?
P.O.D. is Marcos Curiel, Noah "Wuv" Bernardo, Sonny Sandoval, Traa Daniels and Jason Truby. Former members include Gabe Portillo.
When did P.O.D. form?
P.O.D. formed in San Diego in 1992.
What was P.O.D.'s first album?
P.O.D.'s first album was Snuff the Punk (1994). The latest is Veritas (2024).
What kind of music does P.O.D. play?
P.O.D. plays nu-metal, reggae-rock and rap rock.
What festivals has P.O.D. played before?
P.O.D. has played Sick New World Texas 2026, Aftershock 2026, Louder Than Life 2026, Download 2026, Sonic Temple 2026.