Noah "Wuv" Bernardo Jr. (born February 24, 1974) is an American musician, most notably the guitarist and drummer for Christian nu metal band P.O.D.[1]

Noah "Wuv" Bernardo
Bernardo in 2008
Bernardo in 2008
Background information
Birth nameNoah Bernardo Jr.
Also known asWuv
Born (1974-02-24) February 24, 1974 (age 50)
Genres
Instrument(s)Drums, guitar, vocals
Years active1992–2021(Hiatus)

According to a FAQ, Bernardo is Filipino, Italian, German, and Chamorro.[2] He is the first cousin of the band's frontman Sonny Sandoval. His father, Noah Bernardo Sr. started Rescue Records, which was P.O.D.'s first label.

It has been announced that Wuv will be handling drum duties for the band StillWell, a side project of Fieldy, the bassist of metal band Korn. Wuv has been playing drums most of his life. During acoustic sets, he normally plays the rhythm guitar. He also has a side project called Southtown Generals, with Rasta Tim Pacheco. In 2020, Bernardo formed a project called Belle and the Dragon, alongside members of Flyleaf.[3]

In a multiple interviews with Sonny and Wuv it was confirmed that Wuv is on hiatus but “not out of the band”, citing burnout from endless years of touring and slight tension as the main reasons.[4]

Bernardo was the co-owner of the Chula Vista skate shop "The Orphanage"; however, it is no longer in operation.

Discography

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Bernardo with P.O.D. in 2008

P.O.D.

Southtown Generals

  • Southtown Generals (2010)

StillWell

  • Surrounded by Liars EP (2011)
  • Dirtbag (2011)
  • Raise It Up (2015)
  • Supernatural Miracle (2020)

Other appearances

References

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  1. ^ "P.O.D. - Noah "Wuv" Bernadino, Drummer". SMNnews.com. January 1, 2006. Archived from the original on January 12, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Warrior Klan". The Warrior Klan. Archived from the original on 2009-09-19. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  3. ^ "FLYLEAF Members Join Forces With P.O.D. Drummer In BELLE AND THE DRAGON". Blabbermouth.net. January 5, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  4. ^ "P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL Explains Drummer NOAH 'WUV' BERNARDO's Absence from Live Shows, Recording Studio". 12 May 2024.