Best Songs on Stormtroopers of Death's Speak English or Die
Speak English or Die is the debut studio album by crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.), released in August 1985. Parts of the songs "March of the S.O.D.," "Milano Mosh," "Chromatic Death," and "Sargent D and the S.O.D." were used for commercial breaks on MTV's Headbanger's Ball in the early 1990s.
After Anthrax finished recording Spreading the Disease, there was still some studio time left. Members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante called some friends, practiced some songs, and recorded everything within a week.
Many point to this album, particularly the song "Milk," as one of the first songs to feature a blast beat, courtesy of Benante. When asked in 2009 if he invented the blast beat, Benante replied, "If you mean that I decided to sit in my room and invent it, no it wasn't like that. The thing was something that had been around the NY hardcore scene for ages but hadn't been used for other things. The first time it really happened was on S.O.D.'s 'Milk' song, so I guess you could say I had a lot to do with it. Now a lot of bands are using it, and doing it really well."
The album also sparked controversy due to its politically incorrect lyrics. Dan Lilker stated, "The lyrics were never intended to be serious, just to piss people off."
Genre: Crossover Thrash
Personnel:
Billy Milano - Vocals
Scott Ian - Guitars, backing vocals
Dan Lilker - Bass, backing vocals
Charlie Benante - Drums, guitar solo on "United Forces"
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Milk
I love this song. It's quite funny lyrically too.
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Sargent D and the S.O.D.
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Speak English or Die
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Freddy Krueger
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March of the S.O.D.
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Kill Yourself
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Chromatic Death
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Milano Mosh
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United Forces
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Pussy Whipped
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Hey Gordy!
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Diamonds and Rust
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Identity
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Fist Banging Mania
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Pre-Menstrual Princess Blues
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F**k the Middle East
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Ram It Up
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Go
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Pi Alpha Nu
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Anti-Procrastination Song
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What's that Noise
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No Turning Back
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Douche Crew
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Ballad of Jimi Hendrix