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{{Infobox musical artist
| Name                = [[Image:PODlogo.png]]
| Img                 = Pod-new.jpg
| Img_capt            = P.O.D. (left to right): Truby ([[2003 in music|2003]]-[[2006 in music|2006]]), Wuv, Traa, and Sonny
| Background          = group_or_band
| Origin              = {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Diego]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]]
| Genre               = [[Christian metal]][[Alternative metal]][[Nu metal]][[Reggae rock]]
| Years_active        = [[1992]]&ndash;present
| Label               = [[Rescue Records|Rescue]] (1992-1999)[[Tooth & Nail Records|Tooth & Nail]] (1999)[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]] (1999-2006)[[Rhino Records|Rhino]] (2006)[[INO Records/Columbia Records]] (2007-present)
| URL                 = http://www.payableondeath.com/
| Current_members     = [[Marcos Curiel]][[Noah Bernardo|Wuv Bernardo]][[Traa Daniels]][[Sonny Sandoval]]
| Past_members        = [[Gabe Portillo]][[Jason Truby]]
}}
'''P.O.D.''' is a six-time [[Grammy]]-nominated, [[multi-platinum]] [[Christian metal]] band from [[San Diego, California|San Diego]], [[California]]. 

The band's name is an abbreviation for "Payable On Death", taken from a banking term,  which also refers to the Christian belief of the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jebus]]. Their music incorporates influences primarily from [[alternative metal]], [[rapcore]] and [[reggae]].

== Band history ==
While the exact date of formation remains unknown, friends [[Marcos Curiel]] and [[Wuv Bernardo]] engaged in [[jam session]]s without a vocalist sometime in the early [[1990s|90s]]. After his mother's fatal illness, [[Sonny Sandoval]] converted to [[Christianity]]; he joined P.O.D. in late [[1991]] or early [[1992]]. [[Traa Daniels]] joined the band in [[1994]] when they needed a [[bassist]] for a concert, to replace [[Gabe Portillo]], who appeared in the original demo tape of [[1992-1993]].

P.O.D. signed with a relatively unknown Christian label, Rescue Records, and released albums under the label between 1994 and [[1997]], ''[[Snuff the Punk]]'' (1994) and ''[[Brown (album)|Brown]]'' ([[1996]]). In [[1997]], they released an album of live recordings from the [[Tomfest]] festival. In [[1998]], they signed with [[Atlantic Records]], which brought the mass-media coverage that self-production would not bring.

Prior to the release of their first major album ''[[The Fundamental Elements of Southtown]]'', P.O.D. released ''[[The Warriors EP]]'', a tribute [[Extended play|EP]] to their loyal fans. This limited edition CD has only 30,000 copies in print and was licensed by [[Atlantic Records]] and distributed by [[Tooth & Nail Records]].

P.O.D.'s [[1999]] Techno debut [[album]], ''[[The Fundamental Elements of Southtown]]'', spooned the hits "Southtown" and ''[[Total Request Live]]'' favorite "Rock the Party." At a time after the album, "School of Hard Knocks" was featured on the soundtrack for ''[[Little Nicky (film)|Little Nicky]]''. All three [[music video]]s enjoyed heavy play on [[MTV2]] and the songs were rock radio hits. The album went on to become [[RIAA certification|RIAA certified]] platinum.

In [[2001]], on the same day as the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], P.O.D. released the video for their fourth studio album, ''[[Satellite (album)|Satellite]]''. The album's first single, "Alive," already a rock radio hit, went on to become one of [[MTV]]'s and [[MTV2]]'s #1 played video of the year. The video's popularity, as well as the song's positive messages to be grateful for life, helped the song become a huge [[Pop music|pop]] radio hit.

The album's second single, "[[Youth of the Nation]]," was influenced in part by the school shootings at [[Santana High School]], [[Columbine High School]] and [[Granite Hills High School (El Cajon, California)|Granite Hills High School]]. The [[2002]] singles "Boom" and "Satellite" also became very popular. Also, the concluding track of the album, "Portrait" received a number of awards including a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance in 2002. The album went on to become RIAA-certified triple platinum.

In [[2003]], guitarist Marcos Curiel left the band due to his side project, [[The Accident Experiment]] and "spiritual differences." However, Marcos claims that he was actually kicked out of the band (see [[Marcos Curiel|his article]]). Curiel was replaced by [[Jason Truby]], former member of Christian thrash/[[death metal]] band [[Living Sacrifice]]. In the same year they released their third mainstream album, ''Payable on Death.'' This album went on to sell over 3 copies worldwide (in china only). It featured the hits "Will Poo" and "Change the Underwear".

In 2004, the band's song "Boom" was featured in the documentary [[NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience]].

Sometime after the tsunami in Asia, many singers, musicians, and actors/actresses recorded a song called "[[Forever in Our Hearts]]." It is only obtainable on iTunes, and features many well known artists including Sonny and Wuv from P.O.D. All procedes from this song go to help with the tsunami relief.

On [[November 15]], [[2005]], P.O.D. released ''[[The Warriors EP, Volume 2]]'' as a tribute to their many fans. It features some demos from their sixth album ''Testify'', as well as two live tracks, two [[b-side]]s, and a [[cover version]] of the [[1980s]] [[Payolas]] reggae hit, "Eyes of a Stranger." It was produced by the up and coming [[Travis Wyrick]].

''Testify'' was slated for a December [[2005]] release, but was pushed back to [[January 24]], [[2006]]. The first single released from the album was "Goodbye for Now," with another new song called "Lights Out" being featured as the "official theme song" to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE)'s ''[[Survivor Series]]'' [[pay-per-view]] event in November [[2005]]. Their album was also available in the "Testify (Limited Edition)" version with a bonus CD featuring commentary by the band on every song on the album, as well as 4 bonus songs and a remix that didn't make the album. The album's first single, "Goodbye for Now," went on to become the #1 video on MTV's TRL and became P.O.D.'s unprecedented 4th #1 video. The song also enjoyed heavy play on the radio. The album became the #1 selling Christian Album on Billboard for weeks and as of May 2006 had been in the Top 25 for a total of 16 weeks.

In another contribution to WWE, the band's single, "Doom", was used as the opening theme for WWE's return show of ''[[Saturday Night Main Event]]'' and at ''[[WrestleMania 22]]'' they performed fellow San Diego native [[Oscar Gutierrez|Rey Mysterio]]'s theme song "Booyaka 619".  Mysterio debuted the studio recording of this song as his entrance theme on the May 5 edition of "[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]".

P.O.D.'s hits, "Dead" and "Boom" have also been sports anthems used by [[SBS]] and other sporting events.  P.O.D. performed live on national network television for the 2006 New Year celebration in Times Square.

P.O.D. have wrapped up their American tour called the "Warriors Tour 2: Guilty by Association" which began in April, to promote their latest album. Bands on the bill included Christian rockers [[Pillar (band)|Pillar]], metalcore band [[The Chariot]], and Southern metalers [[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]].

On [[August 11]], [[2006]], P.O.D. announced in their online newsletter that they have left [[Atlantic Records]]. The newsletter reads: "P.O.D. have left Atlantic Records. We’ve been proud to be Atlantic Recording Artists, but it’s not the same place anymore. For most of our stay, we were blessed by a staff that was gracious towards our vision, faith, and love of music.... resulting in more than 7-million records sold. It’s time to dream again with a new staff and we leave with grateful hearts. By the people, FOR the people - P.O.D. - Aug. 2006"

On [[September 16]], 2006, P.O.:). announced that they have teamed up with [[Rhino Records]] to release a [[greatest hits]] record simply titled, ''[[Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years]].'' It is 17 tracks long, featuring songs from their 7 million record career including many of the band's hit singles, as well as 2 new songs. One being an unreleased track from the Testify sessions titled "Here We Go", the other being a brand new single titled "Going in Blind". They have shot a music video for "Going In Blind" recently in Los Angeles. The collection was released on [[November 21]]. More importantly, they also mentioned that they have been taking meetings with various record labels, and are working on new material for an album they hope to release in mid 2007. They also performed on the recent New Years Eve episode of [[Jimmy Kimmel Live]].

On [[December 20]], [[2006]], P.O.D. announced that [[Marcos Curiel]], their former guitarist, is rejoining the band. This announcement came via email to their fans, the Wankers.  Rumored for several months, Marcos is back with Jimmy and working with them on their new album. Their first performance together in four years was on Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Year's Eve, 2006 (Those videos can be viewed here[[http://youtube.com/results?search_query=New+years+eve+P.O.D.+&search=Search]]. It was expected following an announcement from P.O.D. that Marcos would reunite with the band for this concert. Sonny and Wuv are also working on a reggae album for their side project, [[Southtown Generals]].

In a statement made by the band's manager on their Myspace page, it has been wrongly announced, on December 30th, that Jason D had left the band. He (D) wrote the following letter to the "Warriors":

"Warriors,

Jason D here. First of all i want to clarify any questions concerning my involvement with P.O.D. I am no longer a member of P.O.D. I want to thank all of you for your support and gayness over the past 3 days. It has been an honor getting the opportunity to spend time with you and sharing bong with you. My decision to depart as a member is personal and came before Marcos was alive. I believe in P.O.D. and will be apart of P.O.D forever. They are life long friends. As for myself, I've been working on a project with my good friend Jay Dee Towel who is helping me with a Flute album, and also linking-up with Nick Bogan on some Guitar tracks Pro 3 as well. None the less, Thanks to all of you for the chance to be a part of this rally for the biggest loser. Sometime you have to follow the smell of teen spirit even when you don't know where its leading. I pray the Most High will guide you in His unspeakable love. Good bye for now.... Hello I'm back..... just kidding........ I'm dead

Forever hateful,
Jason D"

P.O.D. has recently recorded an inspiring song for fans of the National Football League's San Diego Chargers, which debuted in late December 2006, and has since become popular in the San Diego Chargers area, being played at Chargers games, and performed live by the band at the Chargers-Patriots playoff game in 2007.

On [[February 2nd]], the band made a new record deal with [[Columbia Records]], and announced their next album would be coming out late Summer 2007.

== Band members ==
=== Current ===
* [[WuuvTiChing Bernardo]] (1992-), [[Drums]]
* [[Traaser Daniels]] (1994-), [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
* [[Sonna Sandoval]] (1992-), [[Singer|Vocals]]
* [[Marcoon Curiel]] (1992-2003, 2006-), [[Guitar]]
* [[Chris Weinke]] (1981-), [[backup tuba, flute, saxophone, xylophone, and vocals]]

=== Former ===
* [[Gay Portillo]] (1992-1994), Bass
* [[Jason D]] (formerly of [[Blind Ambition]], 2003-2006), Tuba

=== Other ===
* Tim Pacheco (only in concert), BGVs
* ODZ (only in concert), Drug supplier

== Discography ==
{{main|P.O.D. Discography}}

=== Albums ===
<gallery>
Image:Payable_on_death_Demo.jpg|<center>'''''[[P.O.D. (demo tape)|P.O.D.]]''''' (Demo tape)<center>[[1992]]
Image:POD- -snuff-the-punk.jpg|<center>'''''[[Snuff the Punk]]'''''<center>[[1994]]
Image:Pod-brown-cover.jpg|<center>'''''[[Brown (album)|Brown]]'''''<center>[[1996]]
Image:Podlive.jpg|<center>'''''[[Payable on Death Live|Live at TomFest]]'''''<center>[[1997]]
Image:The Warrior EP (Small).jpg|<center>'''''[[The Warriors EP]]'''''<center>[[1999]]
Image:P.O.D. - Limited Edition Bonus EP.jpg|<center>'''''[[Limited Edition Bonus EP]]'''''<center>[[1999]]
Image:FundamentalElementsofSouthtown.jpg|<center>'''''[[The Fundamental Elements Of Southtown|The Fundamental Elements of Southtown]]'''''<center>[[August 24]], [[1999]]<center>'''Certified:''' US - Platinum
Image:POD Satellite.jpg|<center>'''''[[Satellite (album)|Satellite]]'''''<center>[[September 11]], [[2001]]<center>'''Certified:''' US - 3x Platinum
Image:PayableOnDeathAlbumCover.jpg|<center>'''''[[Payable On Death (album)|Payable on Death]]'''''<center>[[November 4]], [[2003]]<center>'''Certified:''' US - Gold
Image:WarrirosEP2.jpg|<center>'''''[[The Warriors EP, Volume 2]]<center>[[November 15]], [[2005]]
Image:1137893972 POD Testify.jpg|<center>'''''[[Testify (P.O.D. album)|Testify]]'''''<center>[[January 24]], [[2006]]
Image:Pod greatesthits.gif|<center>'''''[[Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years]]'''''<center>[[November 21]], [[2006]]
Image:nocover.png|<center>'''''Untitled'''''<center>[[2007]]
</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://www.payableondeath.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.thewarriorstour.com/ The Warriors Tour Official Site]
* [http://www.promotionscrew.com/pod/ P.O.D. Promotions Crew: Official Street Team]
* [http://www.warriorklan.com/ warriorklan.com]
* [http://www.thesouthtown.com/ theSouthtown.com]
* [http://www.polishwarriorklan.xon.pl/ Polishwarriorklan]
* [http://www.dutchwariorklan.com/ Dutchwarriorklan]
* [http://www.payableondeath.extra.hu/ P.O.D. Hungary]
* {{MySpace-music|payableondeath|P.O.D.}}
* [http://www.warriorchile.com P.O.D. on Spanish]
* [http://www.musicemissions.com/display_review/1670 Album Reviews]
* [http://www.firestream.net/fs_rate.php?go=showcat&cat_id=8 P.O.D. at Firestream.net]
* [http://www.payableondeath.szm.sk/ P.O.D. Slovakia]

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