On This Day: P.O.D. at the Electric Factory

On this day, May 29th in 2004, Philadelphia was hosting a pretty epic show at the Electric Factory, and we'll be welcoming this band back to the area in just a few months...

P.O.D. headlined the venue (now known as the Franklin Music Hall) that night. They were in the middle of their Payable On Death tour, a reference to the band's name and to their fifth album that they had released the year prior. At this point, the band were riding high on their previous LP Satellites, which produced massive hits like "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Their follow-up marked a shift from rap rock to a more melodic metal sound for the band. There were also some moves in the band's lineup at the time, with Jason Truby stepping in for guitarist Marcos Curiel, who would return to the group a few years later. Singles from Payable On Death include "Will You" and "Change the World."

Listen to Brent Porche today from 3-7pm on WMMR for an on-air salute to this Philly concert anniversary.

Fast forward two decades, and we're gearing up to hear all these hits live when P.O.D. come to the MMRBQ on Saturday, September 21st. They'll be rounding out the general admission portion of the festival at Freedom mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Per 'RBQ tradition, the first half of the day is ALL GA, so even if you have a lawn ticket, the pavilion is first come, first serve. This means that if you get there early enough, you get right up to the barricade to see P.O.D.

It'll be a full day of rock: we've also got The Offspring, Halestorm, Nothing More, The Warning, Silvertide, Sleep Theory and Jersey Calling on board, plus the Preston & Steve Side Stage with Live Band Karaoke. Grab your tickets now and join the party!

CKY came home to Philadelphia for a show at Underground Arts that boasted a lineup of bands all born and bred in Pennsylvania. The New Reason to Dream Tour was announced earlier this year to celebrate the CKY's 25th anniversary.

First up on Wednesday night (5/22) was stoner-rock trio Boozewa. The band features Backwoods Payback members Jessica Baker on bass and Mike Cummings on drums, with their full rumble rounded out by Rylan Caspar on guitar. Stay tuned for a new record and a tour announcement from the band in the next couple of months.

Crobot came in like gangbusters next, with hair swinging, guitars spinning and beards gleaming with sweat. The momentum never slowed, and at one point singer Brandon Yeagley jumped onto guitarist Chris Bishop's shoulders, parading back and forth across the stage like a demonic giant. (Check out video of that moment on Instagram.) The Pottsville rockers treated the crowd to a few songs that have yet to be released, such as "Ancient Druid Crown" and "I Am Metal." Fans can expect those new recordings to arrive later this year.

Phil and April Margera, parents of CKY drummer Jess Margera (and by extension, the entire Jackass crew) were in the house to introduce the band. Chad I. Ginsburg took a moment to absorb the energy of "the greatest f'ing city in this country" before launching into "Sink Into The Underground". The rest of the set leaned heavily on their 2002 album Infiltrate•Destroy•Rebuild, evoking memories of the pre-YouTube days of Jackass videos and Camp Kill Yourself DVDs circulating through local skate shops. "Escape from Hellview" and "Flesh Into Gear" were highlights for the crowd, who were thrilled to welcome West Chester's finest back to Philadelphia.

See photos from the show below, courtesy of Bill Raymond at Digital Noise Mag. Get the latest on more Philly shows on MMR's official Concert Calendar.