P.O.D. Bring About a Zombie Apocalypse with “Outbreak” Video

Platinum-selling superstars P.O.D. drop one of their heaviest tracks to date as they enter the zombie apocalypse on new single “OUTBREAK,” featuring Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan.

​“OUTBREAK” is produced by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange, Circa Survive) and is the band’s first new original song since the release of 2024’s VERITAS, and it sees them in full momentum. The idea of bringing in Norma Jean’s powerful vocalist stems from their 2024 U.S. tour together.

Frontman Sonny Sandoval explains.

“We have known the band and members for a while, but that 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.”

Talking about the song, guitarist Marcos Curiel says:

“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 elaborates further:

“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 adds:

“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 favourites.”

​​Tour Dates:

10/02 – Aftershock — Sacramento, CA — USA
10/24 – Sick New World — Fort Worth, TX — USA
10/31 – House of Blues — Anaheim, CA — USA
11/07 – Brujas Festival — Saltillo — MEXICO
11/29 – Good Things / Side Show — Newstead — AUSTRALIA
12/01 – Good Things / Side Show — Hindmarsh — AUSTRALIA
12/02 – Good Things / Side Show — Melbourne — AUSTRALIA
12/04 – Good Things Festival — Melbourne — AUSTRALIA
12/05 – Good Things Festival — Sydney — AUSTRALIA
12/06 – Good Things Festival — Brisbane — AUSTRALIA

P.O.D. “Outbreak” single artwork