Heavy Metal Trivia

1. Formed in New Jersey and named after its lead singer, which heavy metal hair band from the early 80s can be considered "Wanted: Dead or Alive"?

From Quiz Let's Get Some Air in the Hair

Answer: Bon Jovi

Consisting of Jon Bongiovi (aka "Jon Bon Jovi"), Tico Torres, David Bryan, Phil X, Hugh McDonald, and formerly Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi has been screaming through the speakers since 1983. "Slippery When Wet" (1986) was the album that launched them into the stratosphere, followed by "New Jersey" in 1988. Solo albums from members came about in early 90s before the boys re-formed (with new haircuts!) and re-launched to a newer, younger audience. Whilst their sound and feel has softened since the 2000s, Bon Jovi were still touring and remained popular more than 30 years after their first release. Question by lones78

From Quiz The Cream of the Heavyweights

Answer: Tony Iommi

Born in Birmingham in 1948, Anthony Frank Iommi is one of the most influential and recognizable guitarists in rock. His playing style was affected by the loss of the tips of his middle and ring finger of his right hand when working in a factory as a teenager. As a consequence, he had to learn to play left-handed and make a number of adjustments to his playing, which resulted in his distinctive style - highly effective though not as technically sophisticated as other famous guitarists'. In 1968, together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, he formed Earth, whose name was changed to Black Sabbath a few months later. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1970, is considered one of the first heavy metal albums, and still sounds powerful almost five decades later. Iommi remained the only constant member of Black Sabbath throughout the years; he also released three excellent solo albums between 2000 and 2005. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Brian May (Queen) and Leslie West (Mountain) are also counted among the greats of hard rock guitar. West, however, is American, whereas the others are English.

From Quiz Metal & Mayhem

Answer: Trivium

Matt Heafy joined the band at the age of 15, while Corey joined the band for the tracking and recording of Trivium's second album, "Ascendancy".

From Quiz The Mosh Pit Starts To Swirl...

Answer: Silent Wars

"Silent Wars" is on the album "Anthems Of Rebellion" and was released in 2003. Upon listening to Arch Enemy from 2001 and on, you might not hear anything out of the ordinary. Upon further inspection, you will find that they have a female vocalist. Angela Gossow is her name and she can growl better than most men in that genre.

From Quiz Take Me Down to the Paradise City

Answer: Metallica

"One" is on Metallica's "...And Justice for All" album. Metallica is one of the most successful heavy metal band of all time. "One" tells the story of a soldier who loses his arms, legs, eyes, ears, and voice but is still able to think, leaving him trapped inside his own body. It is based on the Dalton Trumbo novel, "Johnny Got His Gun". The video features clips from the 1971 film adaptation of this novel.

From Quiz History of Metal: Who Started What?

Answer: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath didn't release their first full length until 1970, entitled "Black Sabbath".

From Quiz Name That Metal Band

Answer: Lamb of God

Lamb of God started out in 1994 as Burn The Priest. After being banned from playing in certain venues because of their name, they changed it.

From Quiz Do They Know Mickey Mouse?

Answer: Morbid Angel

Morbid Angel has been a force in the metal community since 1984 when the band was formed in Tampa, Florida. The combination of Asagthoth and drummer Pete Sandoval provides an aural attack of complicated progressions which vary in tempo, from lightning fast to barely creeping. The complexity of Morbid Angel's music does not always sit well with the casual fan, but fans of mathcore and grindcore have grown to accept Morbid Angel into their ranks. One of the band's major coups was when their music video for "God of Emptiness" was played on the animated television program "Beavis and Butthead".

From Quiz Metal Bands of the East Coast

Answer: Extreme

Extreme was most successful after their 1990 album "Pornograffitti" went double platinum in the United States. "More Than Words" came from that album and it reached number one as a single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts. "Play With Me", which had appeared in both the movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and the video game "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s", is remembered for its opening guitar riff and solos taken from Mozart's "Alla Turca". When Extreme temporarily disbanded in 1996, frontman Gary Cherone joined Van Halen and sang on the group's 1997 album "Van Halen III". Cherone left Van Halen in 1999 and Extreme got back together in 2004.

From Quiz The Art of Christening a Metal Band

Answer: Cradle of Filth

The band leader calls himself Dani Filth, but his real name is a much more civilized Daniel Lloyd Davey. I've made up the other band names.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Madness 2

Answer: Alexi Laiho

Alexi is the lead singer/guitarist for the Finnish band Children of Bodom. Former members of Sinergy include Jesper Stromblad (In Flames), and Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy). Alexi was at one time married to lead singer of Sinergy, Kimberly Goss.

From Quiz Rockin' All Over The World

Answer: System of a Down

System of a Down burst onto the scene in 1998. They would spend a couple years opening for bands like Slayer and Metallica. In 2001, their album "Toxicity" debuted at number one in the American charts and System of a Down would become headliners themselves.

From Quiz VH1's Greatest Hard Rock Songs: 90 - 81!

Answer: Aqualung

"Aqualung" was released in 1971 by Jethro Tull, on the album of the same name. The song is about a tramp in London and homeless people altogether. The song was not released as a single because, apparently to singer Ian Anderson, the song was too long.

From Quiz Old School Metal

Answer: Slade

U.K hair metal band Slade originally released the song "Cum on Feel the Noize" in 1973. It was their fourth number one single in the U.K and debuted at number one on the singles charts. However, it failed to make an impact in the U.S market. L.A Heavy metal group Quiet Riot revived the song in 1984 and it peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Quiet Riot's cover version was featured in the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" as well as various movie soundtracks.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands I Have Seen Live

Answer: Slayer

Slayer was on tour promoting their new album entitled "God Hates Us All." Notable songs off that album are the aforementioned "Seven Faces" and "Disciple." The supporting acts were Chimaira and American Head Charge. "Perversions of Pain" can be found on the album "Diabolus in Musica."

From Quiz VH1's Greatest Hard Rock Songs: 100 - 91!

Answer: I Can't Drive 55

"I Can't Drive 55" was released in 1984 on the album "VOA". The song was released by Sammy Hagar. Sammy was born in 1947 and is sometimes known as "The Red Rocker". The song was written by Sammy Hagar after his disgust over the lowering of highway speed limits. On "The Simpsons" episode "Brake My Wife, Please", Comic Book Guy makes a reference to the song when he is driving his car. He says, "I can't drive 55, because it only goes 38!"

From Quiz Power Metal: European Masterpieces

Answer: Hammerfall

Hammerfall has been releasing power metal music since 1997 and has been consistent in the quality of its songs ever since. "Hearts on Fire", "Last Man Standing", and "By Any Means Necessary" are three of their numerous music videos, which generally consist of a very energetic performance of the song.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Seven: The Early 2000's

Answer: Godsmack

Godsmack released their debut in 1998.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Six: The Late 1990's

Answer: Korn

"Follow The Leader" featured two of Korn's biggest hits, "Freak On A Leash", and "Got The Life".

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Five: The Mid 1990's

Answer: Pantera

Pantera released four albums into the underground before releasing their debut "Cowboys From Hell" in 1990. The four underground albums names were "Metal Magic", "Projects In The Jungle", "I Am The Night", and "Power Metal".

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Four: The Early 1990's

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler was fired in 1990. He only played on a few tracks on both those records. He was replaced by Matt Sorum.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Two: The Mid 1980's

Answer: Bon Jovi

The original album cover for "Slippery When Wet" was discarded in the United States, in favour of a more conservative theme.

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands: The Early 1980's

Answer: Judas Priest

Some of Judas Priest's biggest singles "Breaking The Law", and "Living After Midnight" were featured on the album "British Steel".

From Quiz Heavy Metal Bands Part Three: The Late 1980's

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses released "Appetite For Destruction" in July of 1987. They made music videos for the songs "Welcome To The Jungle", "Sweet Child O' Mine", and "Paradise City". In 1988 they released the album "GN'R Lies". They made a music video for the song "Patience".

From Quiz Heavy Metal Selection

Answer: Black Sabbath

They come from Birmingham, and Ozzy's real name is John Osbourne.

From Quiz Rock songs and artists!

Answer: Fear Factory

While in Fear Factory, Dino Cazares helped towards the highly successful "Demanufacture" album. He also performed in the "Roadrunner United" album.

From Quiz Heavy Metal

Answer: Lars Ulrich

Lars' father was a professional tennis player.

From Quiz Slightly Obscure 80's Metal

Answer: Black N Blue

Black and Blue's guitarist Tommy Thayer played with Kiss.

From Quiz "100 Most Metal Moments", Part 5

Answer: Moscow Music Peace Festival

Rock stars against drugs may sound like an oxymoron. But in 1989, many bands gathered in Moscow, Russia for the Moscow Music Peace Festival to promote sobriety. The festival was headlined by Motley Crue, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, and many others. However, the show was completely gilded. It was actually metal manager Doc McGhee's community service for a drug offense, and the plane with the bands on board was full of drugs and alcohol. Even though some bands did make an effort to come clean, many others did not.

From Quiz "100 Most Metal Moments" part 4

Answer: Ace Frehley

It is no secret that KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has a fascination with outer space. His solo band was even called Frehley's Comet. However, in 2002, his obsession might have gone a little too far. He was on Eddie Trunk's radio show when he first claimed that an alien spaceship had landed in his backyard! Then Ace claimed he was kidnapped, but woke up with no memory of the abduction. According to Paul Stanley, Ace is known for having many outlandish ideas, including believing Elvis and Hitler are still alive. It is anybody's guess what Ace saw, if he really saw anything, that night.

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