---
title: "Stormtroopers of Death"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/stormtroopers-of-death"
genre: "Thrash Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1985
disbanded: 2002
---

# Stormtroopers of Death

**Stormtroopers of Death** is a thrash metal band, from United States, active 1985 to 2002.

Stormtroopers of Death was an American crossover thrash band formed in New York City in 1985. They are credited as being amongst the first crossover thrash groups by fusing hardcore punk with thrash metal. The band is also known for reuniting Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante with their former bassist Dan Lilker. Their instrumental song "March of the S.O.D." from their 1985 debut album, Speak English or Die, was the Headbangers Ball intro anthem for many years. Another song from the same album, "Chromatic Death", was also used during the show as a segue between ads and videos.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormtroopers_of_Death

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Stormtroopers of Death |
| Genre | Thrash Metal |
| Parent genre | Thrash Metal |
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Formed | 1985 |
| Disbanded | 2002 |
| Releases in catalog | 3 |

## Genres

[Crossover Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/crossover-thrash) · [Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/thrash-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dan Lilker](https://themetalnet.com/musician/dan-lilker) | Electric bass guitar | 1985 to 2002 | Former |
| [Scott Ian](https://themetalnet.com/musician/scott-ian) | Electric guitar | 1985 to 2002 | Former |
| [Billy Milano](https://themetalnet.com/musician/billy-milano) | Lead vocals | 1985 to 2002 | Former |
| [Charlie Benante](https://themetalnet.com/musician/charlie-benante) | Drums (drum set) | 1985 to 2002 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1985 | [Speak English or Die](https://themetalnet.com/album/3026af35-f36e-3436-875b-ddfd2c0c7529) | Album |
| 1987 | [Pussywhipped](https://themetalnet.com/album/d45d7054-cd1a-4ae2-93b3-4b89a224a427) | Album |
| 1999 | [Bigger Than the Devil](https://themetalnet.com/album/20d9273c-a73e-37b1-9334-23b36f3a5201) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth) (listened together)
- [Anthrax](https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax) (listened together)
- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [Suicidal Tendencies](https://themetalnet.com/band/suicidal-tendencies) (listened together)
- [Pantera](https://themetalnet.com/band/pantera) (listened together)
- [Testament](https://themetalnet.com/band/testament) (listened together)
- [Sepultura](https://themetalnet.com/band/sepultura) (listened together)
- [Nuclear Assault](https://themetalnet.com/band/nuclear-assault) (listened together)
- [D.R.I.](https://themetalnet.com/band/d-r-i) (listened together)
- [Black Sabbath](https://themetalnet.com/band/black-sabbath) (listened together)
- [Municipal Waste](https://themetalnet.com/band/municipal-waste) (listened together)
- [Overkill](https://themetalnet.com/band/overkill) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stormtroopers-Of-Death/108506595910176
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YtH9hfWvKI1HxccKiiJQJ
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/4496
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/S.O.D./190

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/stormtroopers-of-death](https://themetalnet.com/band/stormtroopers-of-death). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt