"U.S.A. for MOD" is the first full-length album by the "M.O.D." band. "t is a landmark album that helped shape the sound and ethos of the crossover thrash genre. Its mix of punk rock, metal, and hardcore, combined with its politically charged lyrics, make it a timeless classic that still resonates with fans today.
Recorded and mixed in 4 days, at Pyramid Ithaca
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Album Description & Collector's notes ( detailed background information on the persons working on this album) T he 1987 M.O.D (Method of Destruction) album "USA for M.O.D" was a defining moment for the crossover thrash genre. The album, released on 12" LP vinyl, became an instant classic, featuring a raw and aggressive sound that mixed punk rock, metal, and hardcore. M.O.D was formed in 1986 by Billy Milano, a former roadie for Anthrax. The band quickly gained a following in the New York City underground scene, thanks to their raucous live performances and politically charged lyrics. Their debut album, "U.S.A. for M.O.D.," was released in 1987 on the Megaforce Records and NOISE Internation Record labels. The album featured songs that addressed issues like politics, war, and societal injustice, making it a powerful commentary on the state of the nation at the time. "USA for M.O.D" was a departure from the typical thrash metal sound of the era, incorporating elements of punk rock and hardcore. The album opens with the track "Aren't You Hungry," a frenzied call-to-arms that sets the tone for the rest of the record. "USA for M.O.D" had a significant impact on the crossover thrash genre, inspiring countless bands in the years that followed. The album's themes of political unrest, economic struggle, and societal inequality resonated with a generation of young people who felt disillusioned by the status quo. The album was also notable for its humor, with Milano's irreverent lyrics poking fun at everything from the music industry to his own bandmates. "Metal Mania" a management company for several American Metal bands, including Testament, Anthrax, M.O.D. The company is owned by "Maria Ferrero". Ron Akiyama Ron Akiyama (his name is sometimes misspelled as "Ron Akiama") is a photographer and has done photography for the albums of "Anthrax", "M.O.D." And "Overkill".
Bill Milano is from the Bronx, New York City he began his musical career 1985 with singing in the "Stormtroopers Of Death" band. In 1986 he founded the Crossover Thrash metal band: M.O.D. ("Method Of Destruction"). |
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Music Genre: Hardcore Punk Crossover Thrash |
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Album Production Information: The album: "M.O.D Method Of Destruction USA for MOD" was produced by: Alex Perialas, Scott Ian In my book, his credit is the “this is gonna hit hard” stamp—Pyramid Sound vibes all day. Read more... Alex Perialas is an American audio engineer, mixer, and record producer who helped lock in the tight, punchy thrash sound of the mid-1980s through the early 1990s from Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, New York—working with bands like Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., and Flotsam & Jetsam. Later on, his work stretches into other lanes (Bad Religion, Pro-Pain), and he’s also been tied to teaching sound recording at Ithaca College—because apparently someone had to explain to the next generation how to make guitars sound like a chainsaw with manners. Scott Ian (born Scott Ian Rosenfeld) is the riff-engine who’s been steering Anthrax since 1981, with side-quests that hit like bonus levels: S.O.D. (1985–1991; reunions in 1999 and 2007), The Damned Things (2009–2012; 2019–present), Motor Sister (2014–present), and Mr. Bungle (around 2020–present). Read more... Scott Ian, I’ve always thought of him as the human proof that rhythm guitar can be the main character. He’s best known as the co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist of Anthrax (1981–present), and he’s the only member who’s been there for the whole ride while the rest of the lineup history does its usual metal soap-opera thing. Outside Anthrax, his “periods” with other bands map out a whole corner of crossover and hard rock: he co-founded Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.) for the original run in 1985–1991, then popped back in for reunion eras in 1999 and 2007; he shifted into supergroup mode with The Damned Things (2009–2012, then back again from 2019 to the present); he formed Motor Sister in 2014 and kept it rolling; and he became part of the revived Mr. Bungle lineup around 2020. The vibe I get is simple: Ian doesn’t just play riffs—he builds lanes for other people to drive dangerously fast through. Project coordinator: Metal Mania Executive Producer: Jon Zazula The “Jonny Z” era starts in the East Brunswick trenches (early ’80s), then detonates with Metallica in 1982–1983 and keeps rolling through Megaforce years with bands like Anthrax (notably 1985–1991), Overkill, Testament, and Manowar. Read more... Jon Zazula, in my head, is proof that heavy metal didn’t just “happen” in the ’80s—it got built by obsessive weirdos with good ears and zero chill. He ran the Rock ’n’ Roll Heaven record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and used that shop as a kind of underground command center, blasting demos through the tape-trading network until the right bands found the right people. The pivotal moment (and yeah, it’s basically metal folklore at this point) lands in the winter of 1982, when he heard Metallica’s “No Life ’Til Leather” demo, pulled them to New York, and helped push them onto their first real East Coast stages—then Megaforce Records followed, and “Kill ’Em All” hit in 1983 like a crowbar to the radio. After that, his “periods” with bands were less about being onstage and more about being the guy who opened doors: the Megaforce run expanded from Metallica and Manowar in the early ’80s to a wider roster that included Anthrax (a key 1985–1991 stretch), plus acts like Overkill and Testament—basically a roll call of bands that helped define what American metal would sound like when it stopped asking permission. Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Alex Perialas This album was recorded at: Pyramid Sound Recording Studios Album cover design: Anthony Ferrara Album cover photography: Ron Akiama Ron Akiyama (his name is sometimes misspelled as "Ron Akiama") is a photographer and has done photography for the albums of "Anthrax", "M.O.D." And "Overkill".
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Record Label & Catalognr: Noise International N 0089 / SPV 08-4446 |
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Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) Weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1987 Made in EEC |
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Noise International N 0133 , 1989 , Made in Germany
"Gross Misconduct" is the 1989 studio album by the American Crossover Thrash Metal band, it was produced by "Alex Perialas" and recorded at the "Pyramid Sound" in New York.
Gross Misconduct 12" Vinyl LP
Caroline Records Carol 1359 , 1988 , Made in USA
'Surfin M.O.D' is the second album released by Method of Destruction, this album showcases the band's irreverent humor and crossover thrash sound. Released in 1988, it features tracks like "Surfin' M.O.D." and "Speak English or Die", cementing its place in punk rock history.
Surfin 12" Vinyl LP
Noise International N 0089 / SPV 08-4446 , 1987 , EEC
"U.S.A. for MOD" is the first full-length album by the "M.O.D." band. It is a landmark album that helped shape the sound and ethos of the crossover thrash genre. Its mix of punk rock, metal, and hardcore, combined with its politically charged lyrics, make it a timeless classic that still resonates with fans today.
U.S.A. for M.O.D. 12" Vinyl LP