US forces fight Taliban with heavy metal

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. Marines are allegedly blasting heavy metal into villages in Marjah, hoping to subdue the Taliban through ringing ears."Taliban hate [this] music," said a US special forces sergeant. "Some locals complain but it's a way to push them to choose [sides]. I...

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