This royalty-free tracks area contains music suitable for Military, War, Armed Conflict and related subjects. From tragic, tearful orchestral movements reflecting memories of fallen soldiers and tragedies, to more historical sounding music for World War I / World War II history and documentaries, to more straight-forward battle themes, war drums and explosive, gritty, metal & nu-metal music. Also music for Fantasy Wars (e.g. Orcs vs Humans) is represented here.
Blazing hard rock guitar track, live rock band sound. Excellent for sports, action or any high adrenaline material. We have a vocal version as well as instrumental versions. Note! The vocal version has explicit lyrics and comes with a Parental Advisory notice. [Tempo: Fast / 108 BPM]
Dark, powerful, medium paced, high-intensity, adrenaline-fuelled guitar rocker. Dramatic, atmospheric & passionate combination of crushing, monster riffs and massive grooves. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Dynamic and energetic, modern epic track. Dark and powerful percussion, joined by orchestra, electric guitar and synthesizers. Uprising, urgent and intense. Heroic, determined, Ominous. Suitable for trailers, action scenes, sci-fi movies, fights, rising armies, marching to battle and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 141 BPM]
Powerful and dominant, dramatic and edgy, yet also with a fragile / beautiful side. Epic, majestic, malevolent and glorifying orchestra with full choir is completemented by a fragile, almost angelic solo soprano voice. This element of feminine, fragile beauty gives the track an added element of mysticism and added depth. Good for sci-fi, epic / futuristic battle or struggle, uprising, space conflict, warfare / war and destruction, perhaps strange planets or far-away lands. Also available as a Rock Mix with added power guitars and rock drums, and as an alternative version without the choir. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Fat and fresh alternative rock similar to, say, some of harder Nickelback work. Uplifting and optimistic. Suitable for sports footage, downhill, skating or parachuting, racing, base jumping, any action packed footage really. The track alternates between 'down and dirty', gritty guitar riffs and high soaring solo lines representing a free spirit, untamed and living the wild life. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
A tense and dark action / sci-fi / thriller underscore. Dark pads and twitchy, ethereal soundscapes, with action thriller style drum / percussion parts. Think horror / mystery / science fiction / dark drama. Can also be for very edgy sports footage. Available with or without the drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A foreboding, dark opening with strings builds into an ethereal sparkling emotionally driven anthem with power, drama, and a feeling of overcoming adversity. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
A very dramatic, intense orchestral cue with choir. Full of twists and turns throughout, this track will go well with scenes of action and drama in a fantasy or adventure movie. Awe and amazement. Full of triumph and glory, but also with a sense of grave danger, darkness and urgency. Also good for dramatic trailers / epic trailers. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 160 BPM]
Ominous, larger-than-life, epic orchestral / choir track. Pounding percussion, glorifying choir and a sinister, marching, staccato rhythm give this track a sense of an army building, or impending battle or conflict. Warriors marching off to the battlefield, or any foreboding, threatening, uneasy situation - perhaps fantasy or sci-fi. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
Emotional, dignified and proud cinematic soundtrack theme with a dark edge. Honor, glory and heroism. Orchestral crescendi and occasional snare drums which gives the track a slight military or stately feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Modern, epic and dramatic music track made with epic orchestra, heavy guitars, epic choir and epic rock drums. Two-part structure, suitable for trailers. Modern / Dramatic / Intense Music. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Intense fuzzy and driving rocker with lead guitar taking the place of the lead vocal. Hints of Queens of the Stone Age, Satriani and Foo Fighters. Contains guitars, bass, organ and drums. [Tempo: Fast / 145 BPM]
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also Spracht Zarathustra / "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" was written in 1896 by Richard Strauss (1864-1949), and is not in the public domain in some countries. You may not legally license this track unless the copyright has expired in your country of residence. Please consult the following link and make sure that the required length of time has passed in your country, since the death of the composer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries%27_copyright_length Shockwave-Sound.com will not be held responsible for any copyright infringement caused by not following this advice. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Epic, atmospheric, sinister & sometimes menacing rock track with electronic elements & strings. Stadium rock with a really glorious dark side. Would suit thriller / action / horror / mystery / extreme sports type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
A dark cinematic piece with percussions and pads that builds into an atmospheric blend of guitar ambiences, mysterious drones and big percussion. Huge climax at the end. Good for dramatic moments, transitions, trailers, film and tv. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 139 BPM]
A powerful orchestral track with epic, heroic, and hopeful tones and lots of percussion that slowly builds up to the climax. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Orchestra, drums and bass build up a heroic action sequence. Great for sports montages, or any scene needing a strong injection of energy and power. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 114 BPM]
This hardcore metal track starts with a single driving guitar riff and builds to a heavy half time break. The choruses are layered with a very rhythmic and melodic feel. Lyrical content is about giving up our lives, completely, to our friends and family. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
This hard rock track starts out with sharp bursts of distorted guitars over half-time drums, until it all erupts at around 30 seconds. Nice and punchy metal rock with guts and attitude. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Emotional strings set the mood for this track. Big hits sound distant yet powerful. The main drop happens at about 1 minute into the track, with bit-crushed, mechanical sounding drums. Violent, dramatic, epic, futuristic. For epic trailers, sci-fi, scenes of rising armies. Also for sports / achievement / grit. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
A slow sorrowful introduction intensifies into a haunting cadence, interrupted by a bold and busy string and brass orchestra playing a hypnotic and rhythmic ostinato that modulates to an exciting climax. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 113 BPM]
Pounding guitar riff combined with a Industrial Dubstep beat. Metallic and glitchy tones. Lots of balls and an evil spirit. Works with fight, boxing, UFC, MMA and anything that needs big cojones. Also available as an alternative version without the Dubstep elements. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Think of the Olympics. March of nobility is a strong, yet elegant fanfare for ceremonial use. A strong bass line accompanied by a military snare, noble brass lines and a beautiful string melody with full orchestral colors. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A dramatic, dark and suspenseful trailer music track made with epic cinematic orchestra featuring massive horns, dramatic drums and more. Structure is divided into three parts for easier editing (trailer structure). Horns are deliberately detuned in some notes, for dramatic effect. Aggressive / Dark / Marching Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Epic orchestral theme mixed with colossal electronica beat and bass. Gigantic and massive action packed track, with a dubstep breakdown, breathtaking stutter edits and a huge choir climax near the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Battle drums. Pounding percussion. A combination of orchestral percussion and ethnic / tribal drums. Suitable for battle, fight, chase, brawls and action scenes. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
A powerful and grand / regal orchestral / symphonic soundtrack piece, driven forward by Taiko like percussion. Pounding drums combine with dramatic string sections to create a sense of imminent battle, dangerous situation. Perhaps a sea rescue, a dangerous missing on enemy territory, or the rise of an awesome fighting force. Military / Fantasy / Action / Conflict / Fight. (A note about the version described as 'Stage Mix': This version is recorded with the reverb/ambiance of a concert hall, making it sound somewhat more 'distant' from the listener and, some would say, more 'live') [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
A heavy and aggressive hard rock/metal track with tight galloping guitars and huge cannon like drums. In the style of Lamb of God, Rammstein, Disturbed, Metallica, Pantera and Dream Theater. Ideal for huge, intense uses like UFC, NFL, WWE, X Games and extreme sports. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 110 BPM]
An epic orchestral suite with heroic, noble themes that range from soft and gentle to dark and tense, ending with a grand choral finish. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A rousing and inspirational piece featuring orchestra and pounding percussion, later joined by a choir. Always rising, striving for something bigger and better, this track depicts honor, glory, aspirations, achievements and reaching the pinnacle, the ultimate goals, for king and country, or for family and shared values. Triumphant. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
A dramatic and aggressive action music track made with epic cinematic orchestra, massive drums, sound effects and epic choir. The track is divided into three main parts (trailer structure) and its whole structure is made as a rising towards the main climax. Dark / Powerful / Marching Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Battle drums. Epic, huge percussion. A combination of orchestral percussion and ethnic / tribal drums. Suitable for battle, fight, chase, conflict, etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Driving and energetic orchestral/electronic track. Broody suspense building mood music for chase scenes and action sequences and high intensity situations. Suitable for film, TV and DVD documentary. CSI Miami, NCIS and Criminal Mind type music. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Electronic. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 85 BPM]
Cinematic / Industrial track that starts off with a solemn piano theme, before the main drop comes in after about a 01:25 with a more apocalyptic / destructive feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Suitable for Both Slow and Speed Motion Action Trailer, a little bit Epic with huge percussions. Epic, high energy and slow build-up. Perfect for trailers with big Hollywood sound, suspense, drama, battles, and video game music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 165 BPM]
A strong, confident and dark heroic military theme with percussion, synth, guitar and powerful brass. Slow paced, proud, patriotic and powerful yet slightly sad and emotional giving a feeling of loss or death. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Ominous, tense strings and driving percussion create a terrifying 'chase' scene where our hero can just barely evade his faceless captors. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
Epic trailer / Dramatic track for action / battle / chase / conflict, in a fantasy / adventure setting. Orchestra and choir, huge orchestral percussion, marching snares, majestic and triumphant. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
A proud stoic soundtrack featuring orchestral strings and horns, with piano and marching drums. Also available as a version without the marching drums. Patriotic / Honorable / Ceremonial / Achievement / Graduation / Victorious. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Uplifting, grooving, pumping with an infectious groove and a steadily high energy level. Occasional soaring guitar notes. There's also a version without the guitar, as well as an "underscore" version with all lead/high instruments removed. Finally, there is the faster, longer and more intense "Mighty Rubber Remix version". [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
An emotional and rousing track for epic scenes, giant battles, huge structures or amazing fantasy worlds. Full orchestra with choir and battle drums are led by a solo female vocal. This track is soaring and triumphant, but also has a sad, solemn side to it. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
Urgent orchestration collides full tilt with clattering percussion in this dramatic orchestrated chase. Good for climactic scenes, chases or high energy movie trailers. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 100 BPM]
This track is really guitar driven, that give it a huge intense sound. Would work well in any footage that has intense scenes. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 200 BPM]
An epic and dramatic music made with massive and aggressive orchestra sound. The track is made of three parts (trailer form), first one as an intro, second as epic triumph and last one as an outro. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
Wide drums, reverberated and distant strings give this track an open and mysterious feel. An underlining bass pulse brings a constant feel of tension. The track builds up to a big drum drop with effects that resemble a monster growl. Big hits layered with low bass following a wide and atmospheric opening theme create a strong impact. This track is good for movie and game trailers, scenes of investigation and spy scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A mysterious, suspenseful yet uplifting opening sections leads to an intense, building and propulsive track. An epic final section of orchestra, choir and rock drums. Good for trailers, advertising sci fi or modern warfare games and films. [Tempo: Slow / 128 BPM]
An aggressive, epic and powerful trailer music track made with rousing orchestra and choir. Rousing / Triumphant / Epic music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Epic hits, heavy detuned distorted guitars and powerful drums. Ideal for extreme sports, intense military video games, UFC, ESPN, NFL and action cues. In the style of Metallica, Pantera and Disturbed. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
After a pensive opening, the main riff kicks in at about 15 seconds: A biting, snarling, gritty and dirty, hard and filthy guitar riff with aggressive drums and uneasy pads. A sense of 'controlled aggression'. Destruction and mayhem, fighting / brawling, taking no prisoners. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Hybrid blockbuster music track featuring a combination of symphonic orchestra, a synths and synthetic risers and whooshes. Loaded with energy, power, distortion and trailer mood. Amazement / Hero / Sci-Fi Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
