Marcos Curiel wearing glasses and a hat, making a heart shape with his hands while performing on stage at a concert with an audience in the background.
Black and white photo of a concert stage with Marcos Curiel and a large audience in a multi-level venue.

 Marcos Curiel

Marcos Curiel is an influential guitarist and founding member of the rock band **P.O.D. (Payable on Death)**, formed in 1992 in San Diego, California. Known for merging rock, metal, and hip-hop, Curiel played a key role in the band’s rise to fame with albums like **"The Fundamental Elements of Southtown"** (1999) and **"Satellite"** (2001), featuring hits such as "Alive." Curiel's distinctive guitar style, marked by heavy riffs and melodic leads, has significantly shaped P.O.D.'s sound. After a brief hiatus in 2003, he rejoined the band in 2011, continuing to contribute to their music and legacy, including their 2018 album **"Circles."**

photo credit -📸 Gabe Lugo
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Marcos Curiel wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and a black hat playing an LSL Instruments boutique electric guitar on an outdoor stage during a concert, with a large audience watching.