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The Legendary DOWN Trivia Quiz

This extraordinary band hails from New Orleans. They are considered a "supergroup" and each member brings a unique talent to their music.

A multiple-choice quiz by jennyjenjen31. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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jennyjenjen31

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4 mins

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302,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. DOWN formed in which year? Hint

1991

1995

1992

1990

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Question 2 of 15

2. Philip H. Anselmo, lead singer of DOWN, was the frontman of which well known heavy metal band? Hint

Exhorder

Soilent Green

Pantera

Eyehategod

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the original bassist from 1991 to 1999?

Answer: (Two Words: First and Last Name, or Just Last Name)

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Question 4 of 15

4. DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan has also been the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for which band other than DOWN? Hint

Crowbar

Corrosion of Conformity

Graveyard Rodeo

High on Fire

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the name of the first DOWN album to be released? Hint

NOLA

Louisiana

Self titled

Bayou Magic

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Question 6 of 15

6. Bassist Rex Brown is the only member of DOWN who is not a Louisiana native. What state is Rex Brown from? Hint

New Mexico

Mississippi

Texas

Florida

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Question 7 of 15

7. DOWN drummer, Jimmy Bower, has played guitar for which other revolutionary New Orleans band? Hint

Eyehategod

Goatwhore

Crowbar

Acid Bath

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Question 8 of 15

8. DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein founded which other sludge metal band? Hint

Arson Anthem

Corrosion of Conformity

Crowbar

Eyehategod

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Question 9 of 15

9. In which year did DOWN release their second album, titled "DOWN II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow?" Hint

2002

2000

1998

2003

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Question 10 of 15

10. "DOWN II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow" was recorded in how many days? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who plays keyboard on several DOWN songs? Hint

Ross Karpelman

Sid Montz

Jay Gracianette

Kevin Bond

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the name of the third DOWN album, released in 2007? Hint

Temptations Wings

Self titled

Over The Under

Mourn

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Question 13 of 15

13. What DOWN song do the following lyrics belong to?

"Under the world I wait for my fate. My soul is wasting beneath my blissful haze." Hint

Bury Me In Smoke

Rehab

Underneath Everything

Jail

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Question 14 of 15

14. What former musician began managing DOWN in 2006? Hint

Mike Williams

Brian Patton

Sebastian Bach

Dave Sabo

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these DOWN releases debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at #57? Hint

DOWN IV

Over The Under

NOLA

DOWN II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. DOWN formed in which year?

Answer: 1991

DOWN was created in 1991. The members were reluctant to advertise who was in the band. They started trading their demo tape underground. Eventually, the demo was being traded back to them while gaining popularity. The rest, as they say, "is history."

2. Philip H. Anselmo, lead singer of DOWN, was the frontman of which well known heavy metal band?

Answer: Pantera

Phil Anselmo is a highly regarded vocalist. He rose to fame in Pantera, but has always maintained side projects which include DOWN, Necrophagia, SJR, Arson Anthem and many others. DOWN was a side project for many years. In 2006 Anselmo announced that DOWN was now his main focus and fans began to hope to see many releases in the future.

3. Who was the original bassist from 1991 to 1999?

Answer: Todd Strange

Todd Strange was replaced by Rex Brown of Pantera.

4. DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan has also been the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for which band other than DOWN?

Answer: Corrosion of Conformity

In his younger years, Pepper Keenan was a member of New Orleans group, Graveyard Rodeo. His first appearance with Corrosion of Conformity was on their 1991 album, "Blind." Originally recruited as a second guitarist, he eventually took over lead vocals on C.O.C.'s next album, titled "Deliverance."

5. What is the name of the first DOWN album to be released?

Answer: NOLA

"NOLA" stands for New Orleans, Louisiana.

6. Bassist Rex Brown is the only member of DOWN who is not a Louisiana native. What state is Rex Brown from?

Answer: Texas

Rex Brown, formerly of Pantera, is a Texas native. He moved to California for a brief period of time, but disliked the atmosphere. He moved back to Texas in 2006.

7. DOWN drummer, Jimmy Bower, has played guitar for which other revolutionary New Orleans band?

Answer: Eyehategod

Jimmy Bower is a jack of all trades. He plays guitar and drums. In some circles he is known as the "Godfather of Southern Metal."

8. DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein founded which other sludge metal band?

Answer: Crowbar

Kirk served as the vocalist and guitarist for Crowbar. In 2008 he released an album with Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed under the name "Kingdom of Sorrow." He is well respected as a musician.

9. In which year did DOWN release their second album, titled "DOWN II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow?"

Answer: 2002

As the members of DOWN were busy touring and recording with their other bands, it took seven long years for the anticipated release of "DOWN II."

10. "DOWN II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow" was recorded in how many days?

Answer: 28

"DOWN II" was recorded in an astonishing twenty-eight days. It was recorded at Phil Anselmo's studio located in his barn, called Nodferatu's lair. The members never left the location and by all accounts had quite a time in the process.

11. Who plays keyboard on several DOWN songs?

Answer: Ross Karpelman

Ross Karpelman is a long time friend of the band members. He has contributed his talent on keyboards on two DOWN releases. Songs such as "Stained Glass Cross" and "Nothing In Return" are remarkable examples of Ross Karpelman's work with DOWN. Devoted fans hope to see him tour with DOWN.

12. What is the name of the third DOWN album, released in 2007?

Answer: Over The Under

"Over The Under" was highly anticipated by DOWN fans. The lyrics deal with the many issues faced by band members in the preceding years. It reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

13. What DOWN song do the following lyrics belong to? "Under the world I wait for my fate. My soul is wasting beneath my blissful haze."

Answer: Bury Me In Smoke

As Phil Anselmo states during DOWN shows, "if you don't know this song, you shouldn't be here." "Bury Me In Smoke" is a classic and the fans expect it. They end their set every night with this great song.

14. What former musician began managing DOWN in 2006?

Answer: Dave Sabo

Skid row guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo began managing DOWN via McGhee Entertainment in 2006.

15. Which of these DOWN releases debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at #57?

Answer: NOLA

"NOLA" was released on September 19, 2005. It debuted on the Billboard 200 at #57. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Source: Author jennyjenjen31

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