P.O.D.
is an American Christian alternative metal band formed in 1992.
The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo,
guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels.
-Wikipedia
From:
San Diego, California
Genres:
Alternative metal, nu metal, Christian metal, rap metal
Years active:
1992-present
Name Origin:
P.O.D. stands for 'Payable on Death'.
It refers to the Christian belief of the Crucifixion of Jesus
Formed:
In 1992, in Chula Vista, California
Members:
Wuv Bernardo - drums, percussion, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
(1992-present)
Marcos Curiel - lead guitar, programming, backing vocals
(1992-2003, 2006-present)
Traa Daniels - bass guitar, backing vocals
(1994-present)
Sonny Sandoval - lead vocals
(1992-present)
Past Members:
Gabe Portillo - bass guitar, backing vocals
(1992-1994)
Jason Truby - lead guitar, backing vocals
(2003-2006)
Breakthrough Singles:
Alive (2001)
Youth Of The Nation (2002)
Goodbye For Now (2006)
P.O.D. Quotes
We've known Jason for seven or eight years, man. So we have a long history with him, we have a long friendship with him and his family. I can honestly say if Jason was not our guitar player, P.O.D. would not be together.
Traa
Basically just by seeing my parents, seeing their marriage restored and their lives restored by God. It wasn't something that I got all hyped up on in the church or at youth group or something like that. It was real life. I've seen my dad go from one direction to the next and it was something that impacted my life.
Wuv
Everything that God did for us this last year and what He did with P.O.D. on this album gave us a voice and an opportunity to get in front of more people. Our music has always expressed our faith and how much we love God and what He's done for us.
Wuv
You know, we didn't even have time for that, man. It's like desperate times call for desperate measures. The guys called me up and told me the situation, so we hit the ground running.
Jason
P.O.D. Awards:
2002
San Diego Music Award for Song of the Year "Boom"
2001
San Diego Music Award for Song of the Year "Alive"
2000
San Diego Music Award for Album Of the Year "Fundemental Elements of Southtown"
San Diego Music Award for Song of the Year "Rock the Party"
San Diego Music Award for Best Hard Rock
1999
San Diego Music Award for Best Hard Rock
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