Fairly new genre of pop music with a faux-metal edge that emerged following the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Music appears to be "hard rock" but is actually schmaltz. Appeals to homesick service members as well as male 20- and 30-somethings generally. Lyrics typically discuss unamed persons as being separated by great distances and express vague misgivings about unspecified moral issues.
by Military Editor June 2, 2009
Get the Iraq Rockmug.