Career
He also founded crossover band with Scott Ian and Charlie Benante (from ), and Billy Milano ( roadie, Ministry of Defence singer). He also plays bass with, Exit-13, Malformed Earthborn,, Overlord Exterminator,, Crucifist, Nokturnal Hellstorm and Lilker played on Holy Moses" 1994"s Number Matter What"s the Cause.
He is known for his fast, guitar-like riffing through heavy distortion.
Dan Lilker has been a columnist with Zero Tolerance Magazine since the publication"s inception in 2005. In 2009, it was reported that Chicago journalist Dave Hofer was writing a biography of Lilker.
Lilker is currently in United Forces, which features his bandmate Billy Milano as their singer. As of 2003 Lilker has sold nearly 5 million records worldwide according to Nielsen SoundScan.
On January 10, 2014, Lilker announced his plans to retire from being a full-time recording and touring musician.
He also announced that would break up on his 50th birthday (October 18, 2014).