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Billy Milano

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Billy Milano
Milano performing in 2014
Milano performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameWilliam John Massie
Also known asMosh, Sgt D.
Born (1964-06-03) June 3, 1964 (age 60)
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal, crossover thrash, hardcore punk
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass
Years active1981–present
Websitemilanomosh.com

Billy Milano (born June 3, 1964) is an American heavy metal and hardcore punk musician. He is the singer and occasionally guitarist and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and was the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death. Prior to these bands, Milano played in early New York hardcore band the Psychos, which also launched the career of future Agnostic Front vocalist Roger Miret.[1] Milano was also the singer of United Forces, which included his Stormtroopers of Death bandmate Dan Lilker. Milano managed a number of bands, including Agnostic Front,[2] for whom he also co-produced the 1997 Epitaph Records release Something's Gotta Give and roadie for Anthrax.

Discography

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Stormtroopers of Death albums

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Date of release Title Label Chart positions US sales
December 1985 – Jan 1986 Speak English or Die Megaforce Records
October 24, 1992 Live at Budokan Megaforce Records
May 22, 1999 Bigger than the Devil Nuclear Blast

The single "Seasoning the Obese" was given away for a limited time when Bigger than the Devil came out.

August 21, 2007 Rise of the Infidels Nuclear Blast

Stormtroopers of Death videos

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Date of Release Title Label Chart positions US sales
January 23, 2001 Kill Yourself: The Movie (DVD/VHS) Nuclear Blast
September 25, 2001 Speak English or Live (DVD) Megaforce Entertainment
July 26, 2005 20 Years of Dysfunction Nuclear Blast

Method of Destruction (M.O.D.)

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Year Title Label Chart peak[3]
1987 U.S.A. for M.O.D. Megaforce Records 153
1988 Surfin' M.O.D. (EP) 186
1989 Gross Misconduct 151
1992 Rhythm of Fear
1994 Devolution Music for Nations
1995 Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions (compilation) Megaforce Records
1996 Dictated Aggression Music for Nations
2003 The Rebel You Love to Hate Nuclear Blast
2007 Red, White & Screwed Index Entertainment
2017 Busted, Broke & American Megaforce Records

Mastery

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Date of Release Title Label Chart positions US sales
May 14, 2012 In the Key of Kill Picture Black

References

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  1. ^ "Psychos demo - One Voice". www.sod-mod.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "ANTHRAX: "Behind the Music" War of Words Continues". January 13, 2002.
  3. ^ "M.O.D. - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.[permanent dead link]
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