The first single from multi-platinum rap rockers P.O.D.‘s twelfth studio album has arrived. That track, “Outbreak“, finds the Christian metallers teamed with Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan. It also sports a zombie-themed music video directed by JT Ibanez (Atreyu, Sevendust). P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval went on to say of the collab:
“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 said of the track:
“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.”
Earlier this year, P.O.D. wrapped up work on their twelfth studio album with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange). Release details for it remain pending.
