S.O.D.

The Profile

American crossover/thrash band formed around 1985 featuring Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Danny Lilker and Billy Milano; known for the influential album Speak English or Die and for provocative, humorous lyrics.

Formed in 1985; core members include Scott Ian (guitar), Charlie Benante (drums), Danny/Dan Lilker (bass) and Billy Milano (vocals). Debut album Speak English or Die released in 1985; Live at Budokan (live release, recorded at the Ritz, released 1992) documented the band's live performances.

DeBaser hosts two reviews of S.O.D.: one praising Speak English or Die as influential in crossover/thrash and hardcore; another enjoying the absurd, politically incorrect live mania captured on Live at Budokan. Both highlight the band's members (Milano, Ian, Benante, Lilker) and the record's provocative humor.