P.O.D. Released New Single Outbreak
The rock band collaborated with Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan for their latest track.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Reggae
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P.O.D. has released their new single, Outbreak, which features a guest appearance by Norma Jean vocalist Cory Brandan. The track was produced by Will Yip and inspired by the band members interest in zombie apocalypse themes.
Why it matters
This release follows a high-profile touring partnership between P.O.D. and Norma Jean during 2024. The band continues to build momentum following the success of their album VERITAS, which has achieved significant streaming numbers.
The album VERITAS has surpassed 83 million total streams since its release. This milestone follows the band's extensive 2026 European Take-Over tour, which consisted of 20 festival performances across 16 countries.
The players
P.O.D.
This American rock band is known for their long-standing career and will mark 35 years together in 2027.
Cory Brandan
He is the vocalist for the band Norma Jean and provided guest vocals on the new P.O.D. single.
Will Yip
He is a music producer who oversaw the recording of the track Outbreak.
Marcos Curiel
He is a member of P.O.D. who created the guitar demo that served as the lyrical foundation for Outbreak.
The details
Guitarist Marcos Curiel developed the demo that established the lyrical direction for the new song. The band collaborated with Cory Brandan after touring together earlier in 2024, incorporating influences from movies, video games, and zombie apocalypse themes.
Timeline
The album VERITAS was released in 2024.
The European Take-Over tour spanned 20 festivals during the summer of 2026.
The single Outbreak was released on October 6, 2026.
Festival tours are scheduled in the USA, Mexico, and Australia for the remainder of 2026.
The band will reach its 35th anniversary in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The release of Outbreak follows the 2024 album VERITAS, which set a new streaming benchmark for the band. This move reflects a broader trend of rock acts using collaboration and sustained digital releases to maintain relevance between major album cycles.
Fans can now stream the new single on all major digital music platforms. The release precedes the band's upcoming festival tour dates throughout the USA, Mexico, and Australia for the remainder of 2026.
The takeaway
P.O.D. remains an active touring force as they approach their 35th year as a band in 2027. Listeners interested in the band's current direction can look for their continued festival circuit presence across three continents.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KNAC.
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