P.O.D. Premiere New Single & Music Video "Outbreak" From Upcoming New Album

P.O.D. have premiered “Outbreak“, the first single from their forthcoming twelfth studio album, featuring Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan. The Christian metallers have also unveiled a zombie-themed music video for the track, directed by JT Ibanez (Atreyu, Sevendust).

The band completed work on their twelfth studio album earlier this year with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange). Release details remain pending.

Vocalist Sonny Sandoval commented:

“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.”

Guitarist Marcos Curiel added:

“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.”

Sandoval further explained:

“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.”

Bassist Traa Daniels added:

“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.”