P.O.D. is an American Christian nu metal band formed in 1992 and based in San Diego, California. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Paul Joshua "Sonny" Sandoval, bassist Mark "Traa" Daniels, lead guitarist Marcos Curiel, and drummer Noah "Wuv" Bernardo. They have sold over 12 million records worldwide.
P.O.D. in 2008, from left to right: Traa Daniels, Wuv Bernardo, Marcos Curiel and Sonny Sandoval
Sonny Sandoval at Uproar Festival 2012
P.O.D. at Hellfest 2013
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian-themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians, principally for Christians and is often produced and distributed through various Christian networks.
Stryper's stage set during To Hell with the Devil tour, 1986
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Underoath, one of the more prominent metalcore groups
Drummer Ted Kirkpatrick of the American thrash metal band Tourniquet live in 2005