Unable to open applications in OS X Lion on new MBP 15"

Hi there
Really weird problem suddenly developed on my new MBP 15" (not yet updated to 10.7.3).
1. If I try to open an application from the Dock, the Finder window opens up to the Applications folder on that program i.e. program doesn't open immediately.
2. If I double click on the program in the Finder the icon appears and fades slowly before opening program and then more strange behaviour e.g. Mail loads my inbox but then acts like its on speed by scrolling rapidly through all my emails without stopping
3. If I right click on a program in the dock, the contextual menu won't stay, but disappears immediately before I can select an action
4. If I go to shut down, the standard shut down message come up, but again looks like it's on speed, as both the "Shut down" and "Reopen windows when logging in" buttons flash at high speed
Not able to use key programs because of this.
I have no idea what is going on or how to stop it happening.
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Andrew

Hi there
Yes, rebooted several times.
Have also just managed to boot off my external backup drive and the same problem is occurring, suggesting it's not a Lion problem.
Having just unplugged the speakers (which were turned off), the MBP is making a rapid electronic "banging" sound.
Thanks
Andrew

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