Stormtroopers Of Death includes the famous Billy Milano (M.O.D.) on vocals, Scott Ian on guitar and Charlie Benante on drums (both of Anthrax fame). Also, bassist Dan Lilker has been in many other underground metal bands, including Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Exit-13 and early Anthrax among others.
S.O.D. don’t always write songs to anger, but often pen lyrics to amuse. For instance, in response to their (misconstrued) earlier lyrics, S.O.D. wrote the politically-correct (and Agnostic Front-esque) We All Bleed Red: a track that condemns racists and racism. Also, S.O.D. include healthy doses of humor for the metal fan, poking fun at Slayer (Seasoning the Obese), Celtic Frost (Celtic Frosted Flakes), and King Diamond/Mercyful Fate (King at the King/Evil Is In). The cover to Bigger Than the Devil is a tribute to the classic Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden.
From The BNR Metal Pages (http://www.bnrmetal.com/):
“06/25/2002 : Following personal disputes between Billy Milano and the two Anthrax members (Scott Ian and Charlie Benante) concerning the “Behind The Music” VH-1 program on Anthrax (Milano felt that Danny Lilker was slighted) the band is once again disbanded. “
Sargent 'D' & the S.O.D.
S.O.D. Lyrics
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Deadly, malicious, stay out of his space
He'll rip your eyes out, don't look the wrong way
And once you meet him, there's no time to pray
He'll rip your heart out, make you eat your own lips
Then crack your elbows, and crush fingertips
CHORUS-
Cause Sargent "D" is coming, and you're on his list
Don't cut the line, cause he'll cut off your legs
Don't take your time or you'll spend time with the dead
Don't try to trick him, he'll fill you with lead
Don't beg for mercy, he'll piss on your head
He'll kill your sister, then mail back the tits
He'll beat you senseless, then break out the whips
CHORUS-MOSH PART
He'll put gas on your kids, then throw them a match
He'll back the car over grandma, then dissect her cat
With his Stormtroopers of Death, he'll come to your town
Their Uzi's rip through flesh, then it's time to chow down
Their cause is justified, their reason is clear
The word revenge is all that they hear
CHORUS
The lyrics to S.O.D.'s song "Sargent 'D' & the S.O.D." depict an individual who is incredibly dangerous and merciless. The titular character, Sargent "D," is painted as a ruthless and vicious individual who has no qualms about inflicting unimaginable pain on anyone who crosses his path. The lyrics describe him as someone who will stomp on your face, rip your eyes out if you look the wrong way, and even make you eat your own lips before cracking your elbows and crushing your fingertips. The chorus ominously warns of his arrival, stating that he is coming, and if you're on his list, you'll wish you didn't exist.
The lyrics continue to detail the horrific actions that Sargent "D" is willing to commit without a second thought. He will cut off your legs if you cut in line, fill you with lead if you try to trick him, and beat you senseless before breaking out the whips. The language used is graphic and violent, painting a vivid picture of the horrors that one might face in Sargent "D's" presence. The chorus is repeated once again, this time with a mosh part, as the song ends on an ominous note.
Overall, the lyrics to S.O.D.'s "Sargent 'D' & the S.O.D." are a chilling depiction of an individual who is willing to commit unspeakable atrocities. The imagery created is graphic and disturbing, serving as a warning to anyone who might cross paths with this ruthless figure.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruthless and vicious he'll stomp on your face
He is a cruel and brutal person who will not hesitate to cause harm to you.
Deadly, malicious, stay out of his space
He is dangerous and evil, it's better to avoid him and not get too close.
He'll rip your eyes out, don't look the wrong way
He'll harm you severely for looking at him in a way he doesn't like.
And once you meet him, there's no time to pray
If you cross paths with him, there's no hope for divine intervention.
He'll rip your heart out, make you eat your own lips
He'll cause you great pain and humiliation.
Then crack your elbows, and crush fingertips
He'll continue to cause excruciating pain and damage to your body.
CHORUS- He'll make you wish that you didn't exist, Cause Sargent 'D' is coming, and you're on his list
He'll make you want to disappear entirely, because he's coming to get you.
Don't cut the line, cause he'll cut off your legs
Don't try to go ahead of others, as he will cause you serious harm.
Don't take your time or you'll spend time with the dead
Don't be slow or he'll kill you like he did the others.
Don't try to trick him, he'll fill you with lead
Don't attempt to deceive him or he'll shoot you.
Don't beg for mercy, he'll piss on your head
He won't listen to your pleas for forgiveness and will disrespect you.
He'll kill your sister, then mail back the tits
He'll murder your female family member and return a body part to you as a sick message.
He'll beat you senseless, then break out the whips
He'll physically assault you to the point of disorientation and then torture you with whips.
CHORUS-MOSH PART
Repetition of the chorus for the mosh part of the song.
He'll put gas on your kids, then throw them a match
He'll murder your children in a ruthless manner.
He'll back the car over grandma, then dissect her cat
He'll kill your elderly family member and then mutilate an innocent animal.
With his Stormtroopers of Death, he'll come to your town
He'll bring his gang of death to your town and cause destruction.
Their Uzi's rip through flesh, then it's time to chow down
They'll use their guns to kill people and then eat their flesh as part of their sick ritual.
Their cause is justified, their reason is clear
They believe their actions are justified, and they have a clear motive.
The word revenge is all that they hear
Their sole purpose is to seek revenge and cause chaos.
CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus to drive home the theme of the song.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelbeale2498
Awesome tune. Cool fact: This was used in the original Doom for the final battle with the Spider Mastermind.
@itscorvid358
They used a bunch of 80s-90s metal stuff, off the top of my head I can think of Rise and Mouth for War by Pantera, and Behind the Crooked Cross and South of Heaven by Slayer
@Wilder_TheWolf
@@itscorvid358 No Remorse by Metallica aswell, and also Them Bones by Alice In Chains, I think. And much/many idk other bands
@Wilder_TheWolf
@@itscorvid358 D.R.I. - Hooked.
@Wilder_TheWolf
I don't know which of them. Metallica or D.R.I.; or if both.
@championblackwolf3388
Until I found this song, I thought Facing the Spider was inspired by Slayer - Silent Scream
@RedElephantStampede
Dan’s bass tone is like a pissed-off bulldozer breathing fire.
@MarineKid70
It's like killdozer!
@infinitesimotel
Its scooped but still has the mid range stab somehow.
@meatrocket1
The bass is just as great as the guitar riff 🤘🏼