(en) Collar, Matt, « Payable on Death Review », sur AllMusic (consulté le ), A darker album than its predecessor, Payable is built largely around Truby's precise slabs of distorted guitar. More quintessentially "metal" in his approach — think Metallica — and more of a conscientious technician than Marcos, Truby unfortunately lacks some of the unexpected spark that Marcos brought to POD.
(en) Wiederhorn, Jon, « There's No Crying In Rock », sur MTV (consulté le ), Sandoval, drummer Wuv and bassist Traa were devastated and considered breaking up the band. But then they came to their senses. Though Curiel had been their friend for more than a decade, the remaining members realized they still wanted to make music together, and they had fans who wanted to hear it
(en) « POD Cover Artist Speaks Out On Christian Ban », sur Yahoo! Music/archives.is/, (consulté le ), it's "ironic" that the album has been banned by 85 percent of Christian bookstores in the U.S., reportedly because the cover is "occult.".
(en) Jeckell, Barry A., « 'Forever' Unites Artists For Tsunami Relief », sur AllBusiness/archives.is/, (consulté le ) : « Recording artists from R&B crooner Brian McKnight to screamer Sonny Sandoval of rock act POD have lent their talents to a single that will raise funds for the tsunami relief effort in Eastern Africa and Southern Asia. ».
(en) Cohen, Jonathan, « POD parts way with Atlantic Records », sur Billboard, (consulté le ) : « Hard rock act POD has parted ways with Atlantic Records, to which it has been signed since 1999. According to a statement sent to members of the group's email list, the group became disillusioned with changes at the label. ».
(en) « POD appear in Mind of Mencia », sur Comedy Central, (consulté le ) : « Episode # 307. Originally Aired: 5/13/07. This week POD helps Carlos introduce the world to the first Latino Super-Hero...Beaner Man! Then Carlos talks with his buddies Joseph Cano, Brad Williams, and Josh Blue about the jobs they should never have. »
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(en) « POD Saved By 'Matrix Reloaded'Song », sur contactmusic.net (consulté le ), POD was on the brink of breaking up after splitting with guitarist Marcos earlier this year. The band was saved, however, by their experience recording a new track for the Matrix Reloaded with a new member.
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(en) Laurie, Greg, « Saturday had the largest crowd from the three days », sur Harvest Crusades, (consulté le ), Music lent support to the talks presented by Laurie each night at the Harvest Crusade, reinforcing the message of God's love. From raucous hip-hop and rock from multi-platinum band POD, to lively pop-infused music and dance steps from tobyMac, to an audience sing-a-long with the David Crowder Band, the Christian music represented at the crusade kept audiences on their feet.
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(en) « POD inked deal with Colombia Records », sur IGN Music, (consulté le ) : « The "classic" configuration of Sonny, Wuv, Traa, and returning original guitarist Marcos, who all last recorded together on 2001's Satellite, will begin working on a new album currently slated for a Summer 2007 release. »
(en) « POD leaves Atlantic Records and Curiel returns », sur Blabbermouth, Roadrunner Records, (consulté le ) : « POD was with Atlantic for four albums and two EPs. The band signed with Atlantic in 1998, after selling more than 40,000 copies of its independently released EPs. The group's Atlantic debut, "The Fundamental Elements of Southtown", came out in 1999 and went platinum, while 2001's "Satellite" was a multi-platinum success. But the group felt that personnel changes at Atlantic were responsible for recent sales dips — more than 500,000 copies of 2003's "Payable On Death" were sold, but less than 250,000 copies of the recent "Testify". »
(en) MTV News staff report, « POD on tour », sur VH1, (consulté le ) : « POD will hit the road this spring with Pillar,the Chariot and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster as part of the Warriors Tour 2: Guilty by Association run. »
(en) WWE staff report, « POD to play Mysterio to the ring at WrestleMania », sur WWE (consulté le ) : « After the performance, POD will bring their unique sound to a new recording of Rey Mysterio’s “Booyaka 619” entrance theme. The band’s immense popularity is evidenced by its four No. 1 videos on MTV's program “Total Request Live,” which is an unprecedented achievement for a rock band. ».
