Billy Milano
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| Billy Milano | |
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 Milano performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William John Massie |
| Also known as | Mosh, Sgt D. |
| Born | June 3, 1964 |
| Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal, crossover thrash, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | milanomosh |
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
[edit]Stormtroopers of Death albums
[edit]| Date of release | Title | Label | Chart positions | US sales |
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| 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. |
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| August 21, 2007 | Rise of the Infidels | Nuclear Blast |
Stormtroopers of Death videos
[edit]| 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.)
[edit]| Year | Title | Label | Chart peak[3] |
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| 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
[edit]| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | US sales |
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| May 14, 2012 | In the Key of Kill | Picture Black |
References
[edit]- ^ "Psychos demo - One Voice". www.sod-mod.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "ANTHRAX: "Behind the Music" War of Words Continues". January 13, 2002.
- ^ "M.O.D. - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.[permanent dead link]
External links
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