P.O.D.

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Take hardcore Punk, Alt. Metal, Hip-Hop, a dash of Reggae and blend it with Christian oriented lyrics - that's P.O.D. (Payable On Death). Led by singer Sonny Sandoval, P.O.D. formed in San Diego in '92 with guitarist Marcos, bassist Traa and drummer Noah "Wuv" Bernardo. They spent a big chunk of the '90s recording for Rescue Records. "Brown," "Snuff The Punk," "Live" and the "Warriors" EP rolled out.

"Fundamental Elements of Southtown" marked the group's '99, Atlantic Records debut. Next out was "Satellite" in '01 which featured the Alt. Rock hit "Alive."

P.O.D.'s neo-Rap/Metal has been finding its footing on recent releases. Early indie efforts, "Brown," "Snuff The Punk," the "Warriors" EP and "Live" have enough material for one - maybe two great CDs.

P.O.D. takes a major leap forward with "Fundamental Elements of Southtown." The hot track from this set is "Rock The Party (Off The Hook)."

On "Satellite" P.O.D. bears down. The songs are tighter and the rhythm section has more punch. The pay-off comes on the title track, the hard charging "Youth Of The Nation" and mega-Alt. Rock hit "Alive."