Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Was Rise of the Infidels really the final S.O.D. album, or was it something entirely different?
In this video, I take a deep dive into the truth behind Stormtroopers of Death's 2007 release, explaining why it wasn't a traditional reunion album and how it served as the band's official farewell. We'll look at the unreleased studio tracks, the live recordings, and why Billy Milano wanted this release to be the definitive end of S.O.D.
I also explore the long-running feud between Billy Milano and Anthrax members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, including the disputes over songwriting credit, royalties, touring, and the events that permanently fractured the band.
Finally, we'll catch up with what Billy Milano and Dan Lilker are doing today, from Milano's work with M.O.D. and United Forces to Lilker's surprising return to Anthrax after 40 years.
In this video:
The real story behind Rise of the Infidels
Why S.O.D. never truly reunited
Billy Milano vs. Scott Ian & Charlie Benante
The end of Stormtroopers of Death
What Billy Milano is doing today
Dan Lilker's return to Anthrax
The lasting legacy of S.O.D.
Next time, we'll continue the Anthrax series with a look at We've Come for You All, the album that helped revitalize Anthrax in the 2000s.
If you enjoyed the video, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment telling me your favorite S.O.D. song or album!
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Was Rise of the Infidels really the final S.O.D. album, or was it something entirely different?
In this video, I take a deep dive into the truth behind Stormtroopers of Death's 2007 release, explaining why it wasn't a traditional reunion album and how it served as the band's official farewell. We'll look at the unreleased studio tracks, the live recordings, and why Billy Milano wanted this release to be the definitive end of S.O.D.
I also explore the long-running feud between Billy Milano and Anthrax members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, including the disputes over songwriting credit, royalties, touring, and the events that permanently fractured the band.
Finally, we'll catch up with what Billy Milano and Dan Lilker are doing today, from Milano's work with M.O.D. and United Forces to Lilker's surprising return to Anthrax after 40 years.
In this video:
The real story behind Rise of the Infidels
Why S.O.D. never truly reunited
Billy Milano vs. Scott Ian & Charlie Benante
The end of Stormtroopers of Death
What Billy Milano is doing today
Dan Lilker's return to Anthrax
The lasting legacy of S.O.D.
Next time, we'll continue the Anthrax series with a look at We've Come for You All, the album that helped revitalize Anthrax in the 2000s.
If you enjoyed the video, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment telling me your favorite S.O.D. song or album!
#SOD #StormtroopersOfDeath #RiseOfTheInfidels #BillyMilano #ScottIan #CharlieBenante #DanLilker #Anthrax #CrossoverThrash #ThrashMetal #MetalHistory #MetalDocumentary #HeavyMetal #SpeakEnglishOrDie #JCRockAndMetalReviews
Hey everyone! I just released my new e-book called How to Start a YouTube Channel for Introverts. It’s a quick and easy 42-page read where I share the full story behind my channel, JC Rock and Metal Reviews—how I got started, the struggles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
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Please consider becoming a member of this channel. The first tier is 0.99 and this gives you early access to my videos as I always post them as members first before going public. Sometimes I post up to a week in advance. The second tier is 2.99 and this one gives you early access plus the benefit of making video requests. You can request album reviews or any other video provided it is within the scope of this channel’s content.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCRPx4Iygm4SnMn4D7Getgtg/join
If you want to help support the channel. I have merch, including t-shirts, coffee mugs and stickers.
Check out the new Merch Store:
jc-rock-and-metal-reviews-shop.fourthwall.com/?source=dashboard
FACEBOOK:
facebook.com/JCrockandmetalreviews
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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