S.O.D. (Stormtroopers of Death) is a thrash metal supergroup formed in 1984 by members of Anthrax and Nuclear Assault, known for their aggressive sound and satirical, politically charged lyrics. The band became influential pioneers of crossover thrash metal, blending punk attitudes with heavy metal instrumentation on landmark albums like "Speak English or Die." With their irreverent humor and hard-hitting music, S.O.D. left an indelible mark on metal culture and continue to be celebrated for their raw energy and uncompromising approach to the genre.
