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80's Heavy Metal Trivia Quiz

If you are a fan of Heavy Metal than these 20 questions should be a walk in the park. Just trying to share a little of the music that I grew up on.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lost_Player. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Lost_Player

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,553

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
5668

Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (3/20), Guest 208 (9/20), Guest 216 (8/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What axeman replaced Yngwie Malmsteen in Alcatrazz for the band's 2nd album? Hint

Steve Vai

Warren Demartini

George Lynch

Brad Gillis

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Question 2 of 20

2. Ronnie James Dio and guitarist Craig Goldy have reunited for 2000's release 'Magica'. What 80's Dio album was Goldy featured on? Hint

Dream Evil

The Last In Line

Lock Up The Wolves

Sacred Heart

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Question 3 of 20

3. What year did Pantera release their first album? Hint

1984

1983

1985

1986

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is the name of the hero in Queensryche's 'Operation Mindcrime'? Hint

Sammy

Nicky

Willie

Carlos

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Question 5 of 20

5. What band did famous keyboardist Gregg Giuffria form after the breakup of his self titled band? Hint

Firehouse

Angel

House of Lords

Lillian Axe

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Question 6 of 20

6. Although this band has had a nice career for themselves, they are more famous for supplying Metallica with Kirk Hammett, who are they? Hint

Overkill

Flotsam and Jetsom

Exodus

Testament

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Question 7 of 20

7. Before donning the spandex for Ratt, what band did Juan Carlos Croucier play for? Hint

Y and T

Dokken

Fastway

Great White

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Question 8 of 20

8. Before Lenny Wolf formed Kingdom Come and landed the opening spot on the Monsters of Rock tour, what band was he in? Hint

Stone Fury

Leatherwolf

White Wolf

Wolfsbane

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Question 9 of 20

9. What band did current Anthrax lead singer John Bush front in the 80's and again in 2000? Hint

Black N Blue

Alcatrazz

Fates Warning

Armored Saint

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Question 10 of 20

10. What band originally released 'Smoking In the Boys Room', which was covered by Motley Crue in 1985? Hint

Ten CC

Brownsville Station

Bachman Turner Overdrive

The Eagles

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who replaced the ousted Kevin Dubrow in Quiet Riot for one album in 1988? Hint

Graham Bonnet

Paul Shortino

Tony Martin

Mike Vescera

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Question 12 of 20

12. What guitarist replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band after Rhoad's untimely death? Hint

Tony Iommi

Jake E. Lee

Brad Gillis

Zakk Wylde

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who replaced the ousted Vinne Vincent in Kiss for 'Animalize'? Hint

Mark St. John

Ace Frehley

Bruce Kulick

Jason Becker

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Question 14 of 20

14. What was the last name of the three brothers in Mama's Boys? Hint

McManus

Parker

Johnson

Gould

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who was the lead singer of Anthrax on 'Fistful of Metal'? Hint

Eric A.K.

John Bush

Neil Turbin

Joey Belladonna

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Question 16 of 20

16. Guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain fronted two bands in the 80's at the same time. Can you name them? Hint

Chastain and Racer X

Chastain and Leatherwolf

Chastain and CJSS

CJSS and Leatherwolf

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Question 17 of 20

17. What were the last names of the 4 lead singers for Black Sabbath in the 80's? Hint

Dio, Gillan, Hughes, and Martin

Gillan, Hughes, Turner, and Dickinson

Dio, Hughes, Bonnet, and Turner

Dio, Hughes, Turner, and Holdsworth

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Question 18 of 20

18. What band did Jake E. Lee form after his departure from Ozzy? Hint

Danger Danger

Badlands

Lynch Mob

Fifth Angel

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Question 19 of 20

19. What lead singer joined Yngwie Malmsteen in Steeler for the band's only release in 1983? Hint

Ron Keel

Joe Lynn Turner

Jamie St. James

Lenny Wolf

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Question 20 of 20

20. What band did Bruce Dickinson front before joining Iron Maiden?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What axeman replaced Yngwie Malmsteen in Alcatrazz for the band's 2nd album?

Answer: Steve Vai

Yngwie departed for Steeler and Vai stepped into his shoes for one album. He stay was short also, he left after one release.

2. Ronnie James Dio and guitarist Craig Goldy have reunited for 2000's release 'Magica'. What 80's Dio album was Goldy featured on?

Answer: Dream Evil

Craig followed the departure of Vivian Campbell on the 1987 album 'Dream Evil'. Alas he left after just one album to try some solo work. Ronnie was able to lure him back in 2000 for his new concept album 'Magica'.

3. What year did Pantera release their first album?

Answer: 1983

Everyone knows Pantera was one of the 90's most exciting metal acts, but they actually got their start back in 1983. They didn't hit it big until 1990 and the addition of singer Phil Anselmo.

4. What is the name of the hero in Queensryche's 'Operation Mindcrime'?

Answer: Nicky

Nicky is the down and out man that is used as a pawn by Doctor X.

5. What band did famous keyboardist Gregg Giuffria form after the breakup of his self titled band?

Answer: House of Lords

After the lack of success attained by Guiffria Greg formed House of Lords. After three albums they went separate ways.

6. Although this band has had a nice career for themselves, they are more famous for supplying Metallica with Kirk Hammett, who are they?

Answer: Exodus

Metallica owes Exodus big time, where would Metallica be after they dumped Dave Mustaine.

7. Before donning the spandex for Ratt, what band did Juan Carlos Croucier play for?

Answer: Dokken

Juan played bass on Dokken's 'Breaking the Chains' before scurrying over to be on Ratt's self titled Ep the same year.

8. Before Lenny Wolf formed Kingdom Come and landed the opening spot on the Monsters of Rock tour, what band was he in?

Answer: Stone Fury

Stone Fury featured Wolf and axeman Bruce Gowdy. They released two albums before breaking up.

9. What band did current Anthrax lead singer John Bush front in the 80's and again in 2000?

Answer: Armored Saint

Bush released 5 albums with Armored Saint before switching coasts. He returned for the 2000 album for old time's sake.

10. What band originally released 'Smoking In the Boys Room', which was covered by Motley Crue in 1985?

Answer: Brownsville Station

Brownsville Station released the hit in 1972.

11. Who replaced the ousted Kevin Dubrow in Quiet Riot for one album in 1988?

Answer: Paul Shortino

Shortino left Rough Cutt to help his buds in Quiet Riot. Dubrow was back in the band by 1993.

12. What guitarist replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band after Rhoad's untimely death?

Answer: Brad Gillis

Gillis filled the spot for the live album 'Speak of the Devil' He then left for Night Ranger and Jake E. Lee was ushered in.

13. Who replaced the ousted Vinne Vincent in Kiss for 'Animalize'?

Answer: Mark St. John

Mark lasted only one album, he was replaced on the 'Animalize' tour by Kulick.

14. What was the last name of the three brothers in Mama's Boys?

Answer: McManus

McManus was the name of these british brothers.

15. Who was the lead singer of Anthrax on 'Fistful of Metal'?

Answer: Neil Turbin

Neil belted out hits like 'Metal Thrashing Mad' before being shown the door, paving the way for Joey Belladonna.

16. Guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain fronted two bands in the 80's at the same time. Can you name them?

Answer: Chastain and CJSS

While with his self titled band David also formed CJSS and released two albums in 1986.

17. What were the last names of the 4 lead singers for Black Sabbath in the 80's?

Answer: Dio, Gillan, Hughes, and Martin

Black Sabbath tried many singers to replace the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, while fans continued to call for Ozzy's return.

18. What band did Jake E. Lee form after his departure from Ozzy?

Answer: Badlands

Jake had success with Badlands for 2 albums before the death of singer Ray Gillen.

19. What lead singer joined Yngwie Malmsteen in Steeler for the band's only release in 1983?

Answer: Ron Keel

Keel went on to form his self titled band after the his ego clashed with Malmsteen's.

20. What band did Bruce Dickinson front before joining Iron Maiden?

Answer: Samson

Dickinson sang lead on a few Samson releases before leaving for the greener pastures of Iron Maiden.

Source: Author Lost_Player

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