Genre(s):
Thrash Metal/Hardcore/Crossover
Lyrical Theme(s):
Humor, Politics, Society
Origin:
United States of America (New York City, New York (early) Austin, Texas (now))
Formed In:
1986
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Billy "Mosh" Milano - Vocals (The Psychos, Stormtroopers of Death, Anthem (US))
Scott "The Rod" Lee Sargeant - Guitar (Skinlab, Gack, Wrekking Machine, Killing Culture (US), Lääz Rockit, Anthem (US))
Derek "Lennon" Lopez - Drums - (Anthem (US))
Tim "Tank" Casterline - Bass
Former/Past Member(s):
Guitar:
Tim McMurtrie (1987), (1992) (Full Scale Riot, Rhythm Trip)
Louie Svitek (1989) (Mindfunk, Zoetrope, Mayhem Inc., Ministry, Lost Cause, The Infamous)
Tommi Klimchuck (1994) (Pro-Pain, Crumbsuckers)
Joe Young (1996)
Jon Aaron (Graveyard BBQ)
Joe Affe
Bass:
Ken Ballone (1987-1988)
John Monte (1989) (Mindfunk, Chemical Waste, Ministry)
Rob Moschetti (1994) (Hollow (US), Pro-Pain, Mutilation (US), Undivided, Full Scale Riot)
Sparky Voyeles (2001) (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Criminal Element, Fear of God, Sadistic Torment)
Christopher "Dawson Clawson" Dawson (2007)
Jeff Wood (Dillinger Escape Plan, Full Scale Riot, Mind Eraser, Slapjaw)
Drums:
Keith Davis (1987)
Tim Mallare (1988-1989) (Overkill (US), The Bronx Casket Co., Speed Kill Hate, FA.Q)
Dave Chavarri (1992-1996) (Gothic Slam, Lääz Rockit, Pro-Pain, Merauder, Soulfly, Ill Niño)
Kevin Talley (2001) (Dååth, The Red Chord (Live Drums), Soils of Fate, Misery Index, Decrepit Birth, Dying Fetus , Chimaira, Hate Eternal (Session Live), Dark Days, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, All The Way To The Bank)
Danny "DNA" Burkhardt
Darren Verpeut
Guests:
Scott Metaxas - Keyboards (Nuclear Assault)
Paul Crook - Guitar (Anthrax, Sebastian Bach & Friends)
Sooch - Guitar (live in 1987)
Tony Portaro - Guitar (live 1993) (Whiplash (US), Jackhammer, Caligula (US))
Tony Scaglione - Drums (live 1993) (Whiplash (US), Deathrash, Ludichrist, Jackhammer (US), Slayer (US), Zero Hour (US), Cause For Alarm, Raging Slab, Sheer Terror, Mantra)
Additional notes:
Milano formed the band after the disbandment of Stormtroopers of Death. S.O.D. eventually reformed, but Milano has promised to keep on with M.O.D. as well. M.O.D. stands for Method Of Destruction, but Billy sometimes refers to it as Milano`s On Drugs.
Discography:
M.O.D. - U.S.A. For M.O.D. [full-length] - 1987
M.O.D. - Surfin' U.S.A. [single] - 1988
M.O.D. - Surfin' M.O.D. [EP] - 1988
M.O.D. - Gross Misconduct [full-length] - 1989
M.O.D. - Rhythm Of Fear [full-length] - 1992
M.O.D. - Devolution [full-length] - 1994
M.O.D. - Loved By Thousands... Hated By Millions [best of/compilation] - 1995
M.O.D. - Dictated Aggression [full-length] - 1996
M.O.D. - The Rebel You Love To Hate [full-length] - 2003
M.O.D. - Red, White And Screwed [full-length] - 2007
*****
Official site:
Billy's page
http://www.myspace.com/modmethodofdestruction
M.O.D. - U.S.A. For M.O.D. [full-length] - 1987 by Representer
M.O.D. - Surfin' M.O.D. [ep] - 1988 by Representer
M.O.D. - Gross Misconduct [full-length] - 1989 by Representer
M.O.D. - Rhythm Of Fear [full-length] - 1992 by Representer
M.O.D. - Devolution [full-length] - 1994 by Representer
M.O.D. - Loved By Thousands... Hated By Millions [best of/compilation] - 1995 by dimmannius
M.O.D. - Dictated Aggression [full-length] - 1996 by Representer
M.O.D. - The Rebel You Love To Hate [full-length] - 2003 by Nidhogg
M.O.D. - Red, White And Screwed [full-length] - 2007 by sturmgewehr666
