M.O.D. (Method of Destruction) was a crossover thrash/hardcore band, formed in 1986 by vocalist Billy Milano after the disbandment of crossover pioneers S.O.D.. Their first album, U.S.A. for M.O.D., was produced by S.O.D./Anthrax guitar player Scott Ian. The intended irony of M.O.D.'s lyrics and the music is a pattern that Milano and company follow in an effort to make the music humorous, entertaining, and lighthearted. In this regard, the band followed in the footsteps of S.O.D., with intentionally politically incorrect, humorous lyrics. Nonetheless, some felt they honestly became increasingly right-wing. Milano's later lyrical content concentrates more on making fun of left-wing extremists such as Michael Moore for his weight and Rage Against the Machine for making money in the music business.