Method of Destruction, often shortened to M.O.D., is a crossover thrash band from New York City, fronted by former Stormtroopers Of Death vocalist Billy Milano. With M.O.D., Milano sought to continue on the musical path of his former band, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics. Look up mod in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Stormtroopers of Death, more commonly known as S.O.D., formed in New York in 1985. ... Billy Milano was the singer of M.O.D. and the thrash / hardcore band Stormtroopers of Death. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by its signature high speed and aggression. ...

U.S.A. for M.O.D., the band's debut album, was produced by former S.O.D. bandmate and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. The first track, Aren't You Hungry?, a reworking of an unrecorded S.O.D. song, is notable for the lyric 'fuck those niggers' charity', referring to the then-common famine relief activism such as We Are the World. U.S.A. for M.O.D. is the debut full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1987 on Megaforce Records. ... Stormtroopers Of Death, more commonly known as S.O.D., formed in New York in 1985. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... // Nigger is a racial slur used to refer to dark-skinned people, especially those of African ancestry. ... A famine is a phenomenon in which a large percentage of the population of a region or country are so undernourished that death by starvation becomes increasingly common. ... We Are the World is a 1985 song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced and conducted by Quincy Jones and recorded by a supergroup of popular musicians billed as USA for Africa. ...

M.O.D.'s second effort, Surfin' M.O.D., was somewhat of an anomaly, featuring little thrash metal, focusing more on humorous cover songs and a beach party atmosphere. The band would return to their roots on Gross Misconduct, as well as further expand their sound on Rhythm of Fear. It was around this time that Milano performed a reunion show with S.O.D. at The Ritz in New York. Surfin M.O.D. is an EP from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1988 on Megaforce Records and follows 1987s debut album, U.S.A. for M.O.D.. In 1989, the band subsequently released Gross Misconduct, their second full length-studio album. ... Gross Misconduct is the third album from crossover thrash metal band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1989 on Megaforce Records and Noise International and follows 1988s Surfin M.O.D. It was three years until the band released another record, with Rhythm of Fear in 1992. ... Rhythm of Fear is the third full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1992 on Megaforce Records and follows 1989s Gross Misconduct. ... The neoclassical Ritz Hotel London is one of Londons most famous landmarks. ... “NY” redirects here. ...

The following releases, Devolution and Dictated Aggression suffered from poor distribution and going out of print, despite the heavier style and more serious lyrics that Milano utilized. The albums were eventually reissued on Blackout Records in 2004. Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows 1992s Rhythm of Fear. ... Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Dictated Aggression is the fifth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1996 on Music For Nations and follows 1994s studio album, Devolution. ... Blackout Records is an independent record label which specializes in the hardcore punk genre. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Following yet another S.O.D. reunion and subsequent album, Bigger than the Devil, M.O.D. went silent for many years. In 2003 Milano recruited a new lineup and recorded The Rebel You Love to Hate, somewhat of a return to Milano's humorous past with jabs at white suburban rap fans and the War on Terrorism. Bigger than the Devil is the third and most recent album released by heavy metal band Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.). The album was released in May 1999 on the Nuclear Blast label. ... The Rebel You Love to Hate is the sixth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 2003 on Nuclear Blast Records and follows 1996s Dictated Aggression. ... This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. ...

Currently, M.O.D. (Method of Destruction) are based in Austin, Texas and are now touring to spread the word about their new album: "Red, White, and Screwed", which comes out September 25th, 2007.

Current members

• Billy Milano – Vocals
• Scott Sargeant – Guitar, Vocals
• Derek "Lennon" Lopez – Drums
• Christopher Dawson - Bass, Vocals

Billy Milano was the singer of M.O.D. and the thrash / hardcore band Stormtroopers of Death. ...

Previous members

• Tim McMurtrie – guitar
• Louie Svitek – guitar
• Tommy Klimchuck – guitar
• John Pereksta – guitar, bass
• Joe Young – guitar
• Joe Affe - guitar

• Ken Ballone – bass
• Jon Monte – bass
• Rob Moschetti – bass
• Scott Sargeant - bass

• Keith Davis – drums
• Tim Mallare – drums
• Dave Chavarri – drums
• Darren Verpeut – drums
• Danny "DNA" Burkhardt-drums

Discography

U.S.A. for M.O.D. is the debut full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1987 on Megaforce Records. ... Megaforce Records has been the record label for several bands in the heavy metal and/or thrash genres and also rock genres, including Metallica, Testament (band), Anthrax, S.O.D., Warren Haynes, The Disco Biscuits, and have recently signed with Ministry, Bad Brains, Rose Hill Drive, and Mushroomhead, among others. ... Surfin M.O.D. is an EP from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1988 on Megaforce Records and follows 1987s debut album, U.S.A. for M.O.D.. In 1989, the band subsequently released Gross Misconduct, their second full length-studio album. ... Megaforce Records has been the record label for several bands in the heavy metal and/or thrash genres and also rock genres, including Metallica, Testament (band), Anthrax, S.O.D., Warren Haynes, The Disco Biscuits, and have recently signed with Ministry, Bad Brains, Rose Hill Drive, and Mushroomhead, among others. ... Gross Misconduct is the third album from crossover thrash metal band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1989 on Megaforce Records and Noise International and follows 1988s Surfin M.O.D. It was three years until the band released another record, with Rhythm of Fear in 1992. ... Megaforce Records has been the record label for several bands in the heavy metal and/or thrash genres and also rock genres, including Metallica, Testament (band), Anthrax, S.O.D., Warren Haynes, The Disco Biscuits, and have recently signed with Ministry, Bad Brains, Rose Hill Drive, and Mushroomhead, among others. ... Rhythm of Fear is the third full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1992 on Megaforce Records and follows 1989s Gross Misconduct. ... Megaforce Records has been the record label for several bands in the heavy metal and/or thrash genres and also rock genres, including Metallica, Testament (band), Anthrax, S.O.D., Warren Haynes, The Disco Biscuits, and have recently signed with Ministry, Bad Brains, Rose Hill Drive, and Mushroomhead, among others. ... Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows 1992s Rhythm of Fear. ... Music for Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. ... Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions is a compilation album of songs from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1995 on Megaforce Records and contains material from the bands first three albums – U.S.A. for M.O.D., Gross Misconduct, and Rhythm of... Megaforce Records has been the record label for several bands in the heavy metal and/or thrash genres and also rock genres, including Metallica, Testament (band), Anthrax, S.O.D., Warren Haynes, The Disco Biscuits, and have recently signed with Ministry, Bad Brains, Rose Hill Drive, and Mushroomhead, among others. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Dictated Aggression is the fifth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1996 on Music For Nations and follows 1994s studio album, Devolution. ... Music for Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. ... is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Rebel You Love to Hate is the sixth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 2003 on Nuclear Blast Records and follows 1996s Dictated Aggression. ... Nuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows 1992s Rhythm of Fear. ... Enhanced CD is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both compact disc and CD-ROM players. ... Blackout Records is an independent record label which specializes in the hardcore punk genre. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternate cover Blackout Records re-issue cover Dictated Aggression is the fifth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1996 on Music For Nations and follows 1994s studio album, Devolution. ... Enhanced CD is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both compact disc and CD-ROM players. ... Blackout Records is an independent record label which specializes in the hardcore punk genre. ...

External links

• Official S.O.D. and M.O.D. fansite
• Official Website of Billy Milano
• Official Myspace M.O.D.