The powerhouse U.S. rockers P.O.D. have unveiled the official video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ — a cover of the classic by The Beatles. The release coincides with a significant anniversary: 5 December 2025 marks 60 years since The Beatles’ last live performances in their hometown of Liverpool.
On 5 December 1965, The Beatles took to the stage twice at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, delivering what would become their final concerts ever in the city. The shows were part of their 1965 UK tour, which concluded a week later. By releasing their video today, P.O.D. honours the enduring legacy of The Beatles — celebrating the music, the milestones, and the timeless influence the Liverpool legends continue to have over generations of musicians and fans.
5 December also marks the first date of P.O.D.’s Latin American tour, beginning at the Carioca Club, São Paolo, Brazil. The first of nine dates, they’ll play a further six shows in Brazil as well as a show in each of Argentina and Chile.
The video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ showcases the Southtown icons signature energy whilst paying homage to one of the Fab Four’s most beloved songs, and offers a little taste of what their Latin American fans can expect. You can watch the video HERE
Sonny Sandoval takes the blueprint laid down by John Lennon and infuses it with his own contemporary edge, delivering the lyrics with a renewed emotional punch that gives the song a rich, modern heaviness. Marcos Curiel’s fierce, textured backing vocals, puncture the song elevating it beyond simply a tribute. They craft a version that not only honors the spirit of the original, but firmly establishes its own distinct identity within P.O.D.’s sonic world.
“As cliché as it may sound, we’ve always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey,” says Marcos Curiel. “Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic “Don’t Let Me Down,” with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock ‘n roll, pop, and metal.”
In true road-warrior fashion, the band has barely paused for breath, having only just wrapped a major U.S. Fall tour alongside Daughtry and Seether. And the momentum isn’t slowing down. The group has confirmed they’ll be bringing the party to Europe for the Summer 2026 festival season, – UK (Download), Austria (Nova Rock), Belgium (Graspop), Portugal (Rock N Rio), Switzerland (Summerside), Denmark (Copenhell), Finland (Tuska), Germany (Rockharz, Wacken Open Air) and Spain (Resurrection). They have also announced they will be playing Sick New World in Texas, in October 2026. Tickets are available HERE.
In May 2024, P.O.D. released their 11th album VERITAS via Mascot Records. The album was a Top 10 hit across the U.S. Billboard Current Hard Rock, Current Rock, and Current Alternative Album charts, and has already surpassed 71 million total streams. The band has released several singles from that album including the eruptive ‘AFRAID TO DIE’ featuring Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, ‘I GOT THAT’, and ‘I WON’T BOW DOWN’. ‘DROP’ features a vicious vocal feature from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe. The album picked up major playlisting across Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Deezer, and stream rolled support from SXM Octane, Loudwire, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Knotfest, INKED, Revolver and more.
The platinum-selling superstars — Sonny Sandoval (vocals), Marcos Curiel (guitar), and Traa Daniels(bass) — remain in perpetual motion, never content to rest on past glories. Instead, they continue to evolve with each new chapter, all while staying true to the core of what has always defined P.O.D. – authenticity.
And the moment you’re in the crowd, watching them in full flow on stage, that message becomes undeniable.
Tour dates
Tickets are available HERE.
2025
05 Dec – Carioca Club, São Paolo – Brazil
06 Dec – Sacadura 154, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
07 Dec – Warehouse 14 Itaipava’s, Recife – Brazil
09 Dec – Tork n’ Roll, Curitiba – Brazil
10 Dec – Mister Rock, Belo Horizonte – Brazil
12 Dec – Toinha Brasil Show, Brasília – Brazil
13 Dec – Carioca Club, São Paolo – Brazil
15 Dec – Arena Sur, Buenos Aires – Argentina
17 Dec – Teatro Coliseo, Santiago De Chile – Chile
2026
10-13 Jun – Download, Donnington – UK
14 Jun – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf – Austria
18 – 19 Jun – Summer Punch Festival, Warsaw – Poland
20 Jun – Graspop, Dessel – Belgium
21 Jun – Rock N Rio, Lisbon – Portugal
25 Jun – Summerside, Grenchen – Switzerland
26 Jun – Copenhell, Copenhagen – Denmark
27 Jun – Tuska, Helsinki – Finland
03 Jul – Rockharz, Ballenstedt – Germany
04 Jul – Resurrection Fest , Viveiro – Spain
29 July – 1 Aug 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken – Germany
24 Oct – Sick New World – Fort Worth, TX – USA
Photo (C) Alicia Hauff
