American Christian rock band formed in San Diego in 1992 (officially stylized P.O.D., for Payable on Death). Long-running lineup centered on Sonny Sandoval (vocals) and Marcos Curiel (guitar, with intermittent departures). Distinguished by their reggae-influenced rap-metal style and prominent Christian lyrical themes.
Nine studio albums between Snuff the Punk (1994) and Veritas (2024). Commercial peak: Satellite (2001, triple-platinum, featuring "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation") and The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999).