P.O.D. have debuted a music video for “Outbreak” featuring Norma Jean’s Cory Brandan. Members of the band commented:
Vocalist Sonny Sandoval :
“We have known the band and members for a while, but [our 2024 tour] was the first time we toured together and really got the chance to bond as friends.
This is possibly one of the heaviest songs P.O.D. has ever written, so we wanted to showcase a guest vocalist who reflected that. Cory’s voice and tone bring a specific intensity and command that draws you in. Our voices together deliver an authoritative energy that matches the power of the song.
Marcos sent me a rough guitar demo, which had the working title of ‘OUTBREAK.’ This by far was the heaviest idea yet, and I immediately texted him how much I loved it. Once I heard it, I knew there was no need to change the title and use it as the lyrical theme. The guitar riff and warning sample immediately gave me a frantic, apocalyptic, doomsday-type vibe.”
Guitarist Marcos Curiel also chimed in:
“As avid fans of zombie apocalypse, video games, and movies, it seemed only fitting to compose a song about this topic. The song delicately straddles the line between nonfiction and fiction. It’s fun yet hard-hitting, bridging the gap between what’s real and what’s not.”
Bassist Traa Daniels:
“This track is destined to be a crowd pleaser, with the apocalyptic overtone and a zombie-inspired theme that can be closely related to many current events. This was a fun song to record in the studio and is one of my personal all-time favorites.”
Sandoval also added:
“Music connects. With so much division, music is the one thing that unifies. It truly is the universal language. Being able to perform around the world and for so many beautiful people has opened our eyes and has completely changed us for the good. Music is life, and it keeps us going. I feel like we’re always learning and growing. I think life can be confusing and complex at times, but for those moments that we get to be on stage together, everything seems to make sense.
We’ve always taken it one moment at a time, and we’ve always been true to ourselves, and the sound reflects that. The world doesn’t want truth; they want it their way, but we will continue to write for those who want to be empowered and overcome their most dismal situations.
I believe we tapped into something very special and used the momentum of ‘VERITAS’ to take the songs to a different level. We have always written our way and never try to duplicate other albums. This is P.O.D. 2027!”