Hard Christian Bands Playing in the Music Room Quiz / Test | Music

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1. "You tore the veil so my eyes could see Your open arms right in front of me Lord, I feel blind make this darkness flee You know exactly what I need" What band performs the song "Need" with the above lyrics?

Answer: Kutless

"Kutless" was originally a worship band in Oregon known then my the name "Call Box". In 2001 they changed their name to Kutless, signed with BEC Recordings and then released their self-titled debut CD in 2002. They then released "Sea of Faces" in 2004, a worship CD titled "Strong Tower" in 2005, "Hearts of the Innocent" in 2006, another worship CD titled "It is Well" in 2009 and then "Believer" in 2012 all under BEC Recordings.

2. "It's alright, it's a stereotype And I don't mind if you use it It's alright, you can say what you like Just don't mock the music" What band, which sings the song "Mock the Music", is this?

Answer: Children 18:3

"Children 18:3" was formed in Morris, Minnesota in 1999 by siblings David, Lee Marie and Seth Hostetter. After self releasing a couple of EPs, they recieved recognition from "Tooth and Nail Records" and was signed by them in early 2007. After this they released their first full length CD which was self-titled in early 2008.

Then in 2010 they released their second CD titled "Rain's 'a Comin'".

3. "I'm a f-a-n-a-t-i-c I'll rep Christ till I d-i-e I'm not extreme, I'm redeemed with faith To serve a God whose extremely great I'm a fanatic" What rapper, who sings both "Jesus Muzik" and "Fanatic", sings these lyrics?

Answer: Lecrae

Lecrae Moore is a solo rapper who became a Christian when he was 19. Since then he has had a passion for telling people about Christ. His first album was titled "Real Talk" and was released in 2004. "After the Music Stops" is his second album and was released in 2006.

After that he released "Rebel" in 2008 and "Rehab" in 2010. In 2011 he released his fifth studio album titled "Rehab: The Overdose".

4. "This is what it is This is who I am This is where I finally take my stand I didn't want to fall But I don't have to crawl I met the one with two scarred hands I'm giving him the best of Everything that's left of The life inside this man I've been born again" What band, that originated in Australia, played this song?

Answer: Newsboys

"Newsboys" was created in 1985 by John James (lead singer), Sean Taylor (bass), Peter Furler (drums) and George Perdikis (guitar) in Queensland, Australia with the name "The News". In 1987 they came to the United States and changed their name to "Newsboys" to avoid problems with "Huey Lewis and the News". Their album "Not Ashamed" (1992), their fourth album, is what gained them attention in the Christian music industry. It featured mainly original song from "Newsboys" as well as a few covers. After the album "Not Ashamed" they released "Going Public" (1994) which featured hits like "Shine" and "Spirit Thing". Next up was "Take Me to Your Leader" (1996) which featured hits "God is Not a Secret", "Take Me to Your Leader", "Reality" and "Breakfast".

After this album John James left the band and Peter Furler moved to the lead singer spot and Duncan Phillips became the drummer. Then came "Step Up to the Microphone" in 1998 and "Love Liberty Disco" in 1999.

Ten years later, after two worship albums, "Adoration" (2003) and "Devotion"(2004), and and three other studio albums, "Thrive" (2002), "Go" (2006) and "In the Hands of God" (2009), Peter Furler announced he would leave the band and was replaced by former DcTalk member Michael Tait.

In 2010 they released "Born Again" featuring "Born Again", "When the Boys Light Up", "Escape", "Miracles" and a cover of the DcTalk hit "Jesus Freak".

In 2011 they released another worship CD titled "God's Not Dead".

5. "The rich man lived in luxury He was always wanting more And Lazarus, a beggar Laid at his gates covered with sores It wasn't long till the beggar died The Angels carried him to Abraham's side When the rich man died he felt the torment of hell He looked up, his voice rang like a bell 'Give me one more chance to do what's right Just one more chance I'll follow the light' 'But there's no second chances' the host of Heaven cried 'No second chances, you listen to lies'" What band sings those lyrics?

Answer: Whitecross

"Whitecross" was formed in 1985 by singer Scott Wenzel, guitarist Rex Carroll, bassist Jon Sproule and drummer Mark Hedl. They released their first album simply titled "Whitecross" in 1987 under "Pure Metal Records". Then in 1988 they a released an EP album titled "Love on the Line". That same year, they released another full length album titled "Hammer and Nail" followed by "Triumphant Return" in 1989 under "Star Song Records".

Then in 1991 they released "In the Kingdom" also under "Star Song Records".

Then they released "High Gear" in 1992 after which their guitarist Rex Carroll left the band. Then, with Barry Graul on the guitar, they released "Unveiled" in 1994 followed by "Equilibrium" in 1995 then "Flytrap" in 1996. In 1998 Scott Wenzel took some time off to do mission work in South America and the band went on hiatus.

Then in 2000 the band reformed with Rex Carroll, Scott Wenzel, Michael Feighan and Benny Ramos and they started performing regularly again. In 2005 they recorded an album titled "Nineteen Eighty Seven" which featured re-recordings of most of the songs off of their CD "Whitecross" released in 1987.

This would be their last CD together.

6. "This means war! And the battle's still raging War! And though both sides are waging The victor is sure and the victory secure But till judgement we all must endure This means war!" What band, which has been around since the early '70s, sang this song?

Answer: Petra

Petra was formed in the early '70 and is considered the first Christian rock band. Their first album was titled "Petra" and was released in 1974. At that time they had no 'lead' singer, instead their guitarists Bob Hartman and Greg Hough sang on the album. The song "Backslidin' Blues" is on that album. Then they released "Come and Join Us" in 1977. At that time they still had no official lead singer but they had some guest singers on the album. One of these was Greg X. Volz who would become their lead singer. Then they released "Washes Whiter Than" in 1979 and "Never Say Die" in 1981. Then they released "More Power to Ya" in 1982 which was rejected by many because in the song "Judas' Kiss" they used the backmasking technique. People believe bands used the backmasking technique to hide satanic messages. When played backwards the first three seconds of the song "Judas' Kiss" hide the message "What are you lookin' for the devil for, when you oughta be lookin' for the Lord?".

After "More Power to Ya" they released "Not of this World" in 1983 and "Beat the System" in 1985 followed by a live album titled "Captured in Time and Space" later in 1985. After these Greg X. Volz left the band and was replaced by John Schlitt on vocals. Then they released "Back to the Street" in 1986 followed by "This Means War!" in 1987 and "On Fire!" in 1988. Then came a worship album titled "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out" in 1989. Then they released "Beyond Belief" in 1990 and "Unseen Power" in 1991. Then they released a spanish version of their worship album "Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out" with the title "Petra en Alabanza" in 1992.Then they released "Wake Up Call" in 1993 and "No Doubt" in 1995. Then they released a second worship album titled "Petra Praise: We Need Jesus" in 1997. They followed that with "God Fixation" in 1998. Then they released an album title "Double Take" which featured acoustic versions of "Petra" songs plus two new songs. Then they released a third worship album titles "Revival" in 2001. After that came "Jekyll and Hyde" in 2003 which was translated to Spanish for a second release in 2004. Then they finished with a live album titled "Farewell" which featured guest appearances of Greg X. Volz and former keyboardist John Lawry.

7. "No, you'll never be alone When darkness comes I'll light the night with stars Hear my whispers in the dark No, you'll never be alone When darkness comes You'll know I'm never far Hear my whispers in the dark" What band plays this song?

Answer: Skillet

"Skillet" was formed in 1996 by John Cooper, Ken Steorts and Trey McClurkin. They debuted with a self titled CD in 1996 followed by "Hey You, I Love Your Soul" in 1998. After this Ken Steorts left and replaced by Kevin Haaland on guitars. They also added Korey Cooper, John's wife, on the keyboard which in turn caused their CD "Invincible" (1999) to have a more electronic sound.

After this Trey McClurkin left the band and was replaced by Lori Peters on drums. Then they released a worship album titled "Ardent Worship" in 2000.

After this, Kevin Haaland left and Ben Kasica took his place after which they released "Alien Youth" in 2001. In 2003 "Skillet" released "Collide" and then re-released it in 2004 under a different record label with a new song added to the track listing.

Then they released "Comatose" in 2006 after which Lori Peters left and Jen Ledger replaced her. Then they released a live album titled "Comatose Comes Alive" in 2008. Then, in 2009, they released "Awake". In 2011 Ben Kasica left the band and was replaced by Seth Morrison.

8. "I'm alive, I'm on fire And my spirit burns with desire You set me alight, bright eyed And with no way to hold it inside I wanted to thank you Thank you, thank you" What Australian artist performs this song titled "I'm Alive"?

Answer: Peter Furler

After being with "Newsboys" since their formation in 1987 Peter Furler left the band in 2009 and went solo. In 2011 he released "On Fire" under "Sparrow Records".

9. "Who's idea was this? A Christian Floridian rapping white kid Whoever did must've flipped they lid He's bugged out he dances like Taylor Hicks You know you don't fit in When your on myspace only got 3 friends It's Tom, your mom and a dude named Ben(who's that?) And I don't even know how I added him Yep I aint got no class Cuz my lights still up and Christmas passed I go to McDonalds ain't got no cash I just order hot sauce then I walk out fast I head to Wal-Mart to buy some pants I gonna wear them all year then take them back And let me make it real clear on this here track Imma do my thang you can't stop that" What rapper is doing his thang with this song?

Answer: KJ-52

KJ-52 is a solo rapper who released his first CD titled "7th Avenue" in 2000. This was followed by "Collaborations" in 2002. In 2003 he released "It's Pronounced Five Two", the title clearing up the confusion on whether his name was pronounced "five two" or "fifty-two".

In 2005 he released "Behind the Musik (A Boy Named Jonah)" which featured 23 tracks and 5 bonus tracks on its deluxe edition. Then in 2006 he released "KJ-52 Remixed" featuring several remixed versions of previously released songs.

Then, in 2007, he released "The Yearbook" followed by "Five-Two Television" in 2009 and then "Dangerous" in 2012.

10. "You bring the heart, I'll bring the soul I'll bring the flag, you bring the pole We'll fly it high so the whole world knows The dream of a king 'bout to unfold We 'bout to do this thing for real Diverse City got mass appeal So put your hand in the hand of mine And we'll spread this love like dandelions" What former member of dcTalk sings this song?

Answer: Tobymac

Tobymac was a member of DCTalk from the beginning of the group to the end. Then he went solo and debuted with "Momentum" in 2001 which had songs like "Get this Party Started", "Irene", "J-Train", "Yours", "Momentum", and "Extreme Days". Three years later he came back with "Welcome to Diverse City" in 2004 which featured songs like "The Slam", "Atmosphere", "Gone", "Diverse City", "Stories(Down to the Bottom)" and "Burn for You".

He released remix albums of the first two albums after the original album was released.

Then he released "Portable Sounds" in 2007 with songs like "One World", "Made to Love", "Boomin'", "Ignition", and "Feelin' so Fly". After that came a live album named "Alive and Transported" in 2008. In 2010 he released "Tonight" with songs including "Tonight", Get Back Up", "City on our Knees", "Changed Forever", and "Captured".

Source: Author j-zilch

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