With "Marvel's The Avengers" currently airing in theaters nationwide (after hitting the silver screen at midnight on May 4), we're celebrating the best in superhero-inspired music, from Eminem's self-indulgent "Superman" to Queen's energized "Flash" theme song. Marvel and DC's finest have inspired musicians for decades, prompting them to create dozens of Batman and Superman tracks and at least one song for almost every caped, masked or winged crusader.

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From some of the Avengers -- Iron Man, Hawkeye, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk -- to the superheroes who won't be breaking box office records this weekend, we put together a collection of 15 songs inspired by our faithful film and comic book heroes.

'Iron Man'

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath's most well-known song may be about a time-traveling, destruction-seeking man turned to steel rather than the Marvel character, but that didn't stop the filmmakers behind the first of the "Iron Man" films from tossing the 1970 heavy metal jam into the movie's credits. Their approval is enough for us.

'Captain America'

.moe

With Chris Evans hitting the silver screens this week to reprise his role as Captain America in the new "Avengers" flick, moe.'s 1999 "L" release gives a nod to the Marvel super soldier, warning that anyone not like Captain America is "gonna wind up dead last / at the end of your rope."

'Thor'

Manowar

In this testosterone-dripping tune, iconic American heavy metal act Manowar pledge their allegiance to the almighty "Thor," complete with ear-shattering yelps and a guitar solo that never ends. Note the group harmonies that trace vocalist Eric Adams' chanting chorus of "Thor the Mighty / Thor the Brave / Crush the infidels in your way / By your hammer let none be saved."

'Nobody Loves The Hulk'

The Traits

The rights to this oddly upbeat rock track about the green behemoth's sorrows are not only owned by Marvel, but "Nobody Loves The Hulk" was also advertised in early '70s issues of Hulk comics. The Traits' dynamic single not only recounts the unfortunate tale of Bruce Banner's Jekyll and Hyde-like transformation into the Hulk, it sympathizes with it.

'Rely On Hawkeye'

Mandalay Victory

In this emo/screamo medley, Washington outfit Mandalay Victory don't just channel the strength and virtuosity of Hawkeye, they embody it. Soaring guitar riffs, thunderous drums and pulsating, melodic post-hardcore low screams beckon, "Our Day is Done / Our Battle Here is Won," profiling the strife of Hawkeye's development from lowly orphan to super hero.

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