Band: P.O.D.
Song: “Outbreak” feat. Cory Brandan (Norma Jean)
Director: J.T. Ibanez
Album: Outbreak – single
Release Date: September 30th, 2026
Label: Mascot Records
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Speaking of the collaboration, P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval:
“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.”
Guitarist Marcos Curiel said of the song:
“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:
“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 favorites.”
