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The following releases, ''[[Devolution (album)|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]].
The following releases, ''[[Devolution (album)|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]].


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]].
Following yet another S.O.D. reunion and subsequent album, ''[[Bigger than the Devil]]'', M.O.D. went silent for 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]].


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 October 9th, 2007
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 out October 9th, 2007


==Current members==
==Current members==
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*[http://billymilano.com/ Official Website of Billy Milano]
*[http://billymilano.com/ Official Website of Billy Milano]
*[http://www.myspace.com/modmethodofdestruction Official Myspace M.O.D.]
*[http://www.myspace.com/modmethodofdestruction Official Myspace M.O.D.]
*[http://www.metallian.com/mod.htm MOD on metallian] MOD on heavy metal encyclopedia


[[Category:Crossover thrash groups]]
[[Category:Crossover thrash groups]]

Revision as of 19:58, 14 December 2007

This article is about Method of Destruction. For Mod, see M.O.D. (disambiguation).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Following yet another S.O.D. reunion and subsequent album, Bigger than the Devil, M.O.D. went silent for several 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.

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 came out October 9th, 2007 through Index Entertainment.

Current members

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

Previous members

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

Date of Release Title Label Chart positions US sales
1987 U.S.A. for M.O.D. Megaforce Records
1988 Surfin' M.O.D. Megaforce Records
1989 Gross Misconduct Megaforce Records
1992 Rhythm of Fear Megaforce Records
1994 Devolution Music For Nations
November, 1995 Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions Megaforce Records
June 25, 1996 Dictated Aggression Music For Nations
May 20, 2003 The Rebel You Love to Hate Nuclear Blast Records
October 26, 2004 Devolution
re-issue – enhanced CD 		Blackout Records
October 26, 2004 Dictated Aggression
re-issue – enhanced CD 		Blackout Records
October 9, 2007 Red, White & Screwed Index Entertainment
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