Guardian Music — US army's choice of aural bombardment is all wrong, argues Stuart HeritageIf there's one thing the US military enjoys more than keeping our womenfolk in silk stockings during the second world war, it's bombarding its enemies with objectively terrible... more info

Powerpopulist — As some of these might be disappearing soon, we feel the need for speed. Hope you like. Thanks to the thoughtful hosts.The Church - Metropolis - Barely Awake in Frog PajamasDramarama - Work For Food - Barely Awake in Frog PajamasThe Soft Pack - C'mon... more info

411 Mania — The year was 1978 and Van Halen would unleash their classic debut upon the world. We look at the origins of the band plus classic albums from that year: AC/DC, Rainbow, Thin Lizzy live, Rush, and Judas Priest unleashes two classics in Hell Bent For ... more info

NME — Troops are blasting out loud music from a converted military vehicle more info

Guardian Music — American marines in Afghanistan unveil secret weapon against resistance – Metallica, Thin Lizzy and Offspring albumsThe sounds of Metallica and Thin Lizzy are now being used on the frontline in Afghanistan, according to a report by the AFP. Ma... more info

ContactMusic — Tragic BOYZONE star STEPHEN GATELY, BONO and late THIN LIZZY rocker PHIL LYNOTT have topped a new list of Ireland's greatest people.Bosses at broadcasting network RTE... more info

411 Mania — The year was 1977 and metal was introduced the heaviest band yet. We look at the beginnings of Motand#246;rhead, their first album, plus we have more classic albums from AC/DC, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Rush, and the debut album from Quiet Riot! more info

411 Mania — The year was 1976 and one of the biggest years in metal history. It all started this year with Judas Priest changing metal with a landmark release while AC/DC rocked the world. Plus we have reviews of great albums released this year from Judas Prie... more info

Guardian Music — Bands such as the Pogues and Dropkick Murphys are known around the world for creating an authentic Irish sound. Shame that none of them are Irish, then ...Twirling his comedy moustache and summoning every last drop of rockabilly-Borat charm, Gogol Bo... more info

ContactMusic — THIN LIZZY's LIVE AND DANGEROUS record has been voted the best live rock album in a new survey.The band's 1978 record topped the poll by Britain's Planet Rock radio... more info