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Metal Maniacs! Trivia Quiz

Focuses on members of the greatest metal and hard rock bands to emerge during the 80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by kerrybaby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kerrybaby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,503

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1563

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which former member of Kiss has played played drums for Alice Cooper? Hint

Eric Carr

Paul Stanley

Peter Criss

Eric Singer

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Question 2 of 10

2. To which band did Joey Belladonna return in 2005? Hint

Twisted Sister

Motley Crue

Anthrax

Judas Priest

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do Steve Harris, Lars Ulrich, Jay Jay French and Dave Mustaine have in common? Hint

They share the same birthday.

They are all lead guitarists.

They are all founding members.

They were in a band together.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Machine Head members Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel learned their trade in a thrash metal band, the question is which one? Hint

Vio-Lence

Venom

Testament

Slayer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two of the following band members were nicknamed "The Toxic Twins"? Hint

K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest)

Nikki Sixx and Vince Neil (Motley Crue)

Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley (Kiss)

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Complete the lyrics to this famous heavy metal song: "I feel my world shake...". Hint

Is it fear?

Like an earth quake

And it made me wake

What should I do?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was Cliff Burton the original bass player for Metallica?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who replaced Paul Cairns in Iron Maiden? Hint

Adrian Smith

Janick Gers

Paul Todd

Dave Murray

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang the vocals on the metal classic "Can't Stop Rock 'N Roll"? Hint

Tom Araya

Paul Stanley

Vince Neil

Dee Snider

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Question 10 of 10

10. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted got his start in which band? Hint

Exodus

Voivod

Trauma

Flotsam and Jetsam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former member of Kiss has played played drums for Alice Cooper?

Answer: Eric Singer

Going from strength to strength, Singer was an awesome presence on the 2005 Alice Cooper tour.

2. To which band did Joey Belladonna return in 2005?

Answer: Anthrax

Along with original guitarist Dan Spitz, the pair replaced vocalist John Bush and guitarist Rob Caggiano , reforming what most people consider to be the definitive Anthrax line up.

3. What do Steve Harris, Lars Ulrich, Jay Jay French and Dave Mustaine have in common?

Answer: They are all founding members.

They formed Iron Maiden, Metallica, Twisted Sister and Megadeth respectively.

4. Machine Head members Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel learned their trade in a thrash metal band, the question is which one?

Answer: Vio-Lence

An underground classic, but overlooked by the mainstream, Vio-Lence released the album "Eternal Nightmare" in 1988.

5. Which two of the following band members were nicknamed "The Toxic Twins"?

Answer: Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith)

Lead singer Tyler and guitarist Perry were so called for their legendary chemistry together onstage and in Aerosmith's songwriting. Although there is also the amount of toxic drugs they took, which some believe the reason to be.

6. Complete the lyrics to this famous heavy metal song: "I feel my world shake...".

Answer: Like an earth quake

"I feel my world shake like an earth quake" These are lyrics from the Metallica song "Saint Anger".

7. Was Cliff Burton the original bass player for Metallica?

Answer: No

Although he never made it to the release of Metallica's debut "Kill 'Em All", Ron McGovney was the original bassist before the induction of the legend that was Cliff Burton (R.I.P).

8. Who replaced Paul Cairns in Iron Maiden?

Answer: Paul Todd

In 1979, Dave Murray was joined by Paul Cairns as the guitarist. For two whole days in October of 1979, Paul Todd replaced Paul Cairns as the other guitarist.

9. Who sang the vocals on the metal classic "Can't Stop Rock 'N Roll"?

Answer: Dee Snider

"Can't Stop Rock 'N Roll" was a rock anthem courtesy of Twisted Sister, therefore it was Dee Snider on vocals. Tom Araya is the vocalist/bassist for Slayer, Vince Neil sings for Motley Crue and Paul Stanley was the guitarist and sometimes vocalist for Kiss.

10. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted got his start in which band?

Answer: Flotsam and Jetsam

Before replacing the late Cliff Burton, Newsted played bass for Arizona thrashers Flotsam and Jetsam. After leaving Metallica he joined prog legends Voivod. Jason briefly joined Ozzy's band before he joined prog legends Voivod.

Source: Author kerrybaby

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