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Great Military Songs – Meltdown

By Meltdown
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: The American Flag flies in a stiff breeze during pre-game ceremonies as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons at the Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs won 37 - 3 and clinched a playoff berth. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

This Friday we celebrate those who’ve sacrificed and served this great country. I thought I’d go through and pick some of my favorite songs with a military theme.

  • Metallica - One

    This song is about a soldier who loses all his limbs in war. He can’t speak, see, hear or move..he’s just there with his thoughts. Lars has said it was inspired by the movie Johnny Got His Gun.

  • Metallica - Disposable Heroes

    From the thrash metal classic Master Of Puppets, this might be one of my favorite songs from the band. Just eight minutes of metal perfection.

  • Three Doors Down - Citizen Soldier

    I just saw these guys over the weekend in Battle Creek, at Firekeepers Casino. Huge supporters of the military, this is just one example of their devotion to those who serve.

  • Black Sabbath - War Pigs

    Another classic from the metal legends. Here’s a killer live version from 1970, when the guys were just starting out.

  • Five Finger Death Punch - Gone Away

    The FFDP guys are also huge supporters of the military, and have written many songs about the men and women who serve. This is obviously a cover of the Offspring song, but I love how they reinvented it, especially with the video.

  • Alice In Chains - Rooster

    What a great song! This one was written about Jerry cantrell’s father. I recall interviewing him once, and he referred to his dad as the “Rooster”.

  • Sammy Hagar - Remember The Heroes

    The “Red Rocker” is another big military supporter. This is a beautiful tribute to those that serve.

  • Iron maiden - The Trooper

    Every FourPlay At 4, you guys always slip in one Maiden song, no matter what the topic! I thought I had to do the same thing.

  • SLAYER - War Ensemble

    I just have one word for this monster – SLAYER!!!!!

  • Toby Keith - American Soldier

    Yes, I’m a rock guy, but I’m also partial to a well written song…especially when it comes to those who serve.

    -Meltdown –

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