Here are 15 rock and metal songs about soldiers.
Many rock and metal acts have shown their support for the members of the military over the years, and some have gone so far as to write songs about those who serve their country. Whether the songs are personal accounts of military family or friends of the musicians or a general tale of a soldier’s struggle in battle, these tracks have left a lasting impression on music fans.
This Memorial Day, give some of these songs a spin and spend some time with the lyrics. Think deeply about the human nature of conflict, the evils of war, the tragedies that devastate families as well as the courage and bravery expressed by brave troops when given the order to fight on the battlefield.
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We salite the military personnel who have risked or given their lives in battle by shining the spotlight on some of the great tracks penned with soldiers in mind. So, stand at attention and learn more about these songs below.
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