Christian Heavy Metal Hair Bands Quiz

Answer: Stryper

Stryper were known for their yellow and black striped clothing. Judging by their record sales from 1984-1991, you could easily say the were the most popular christian hair band of their era.

Answer: Barren Cross

Barren Cross consisted of four members. Mike Lee (vocals), Ray Parris (guitar), Jim LaVerde (bass guitar), and Steve Whittaker (drums).

Answer: Bloodgood

Bloodgood released their ground breaking second album "Detonation" in 1987 on Frontline records. It was the first Bloodgood album to feature Mark Welling. Bloodgood's first album that was released in 1986 featured J.T. Taylor on drums.

Answer: Guardian

"First Watch" was Guardian's first album. And the only to feature drummer Rikk Hart, and vocalist Paul Cawley. The album was released on Enigma records.

Answer: Sacred Warrior

Sacred Warrior was a hair band from Chicago, Illinois. Their first tour was with the legendary group Rez". Sacred Warrior released four popular studio albums in their career. Their first album "Rebellion" was released on the Intense record label.

Answer: Eternal Ryte

Eternal Ryte released their debut album in 1990 on the Pure metal label. The album was called "World Requiem". It was their only album on a major label. Bobby got his nickname because of the way he wore his hair down at work by day, and up and tall by night to play gigs. Plus, the "Transformers" were a popular cartoon in the 1980's.

It was only fitting for someone of this era to use the name.

Answer: Whitecross

"Walk With Me" is a song from their 1988 album "Hammer & Nail". Whitecross guitarist Rex Carroll won the "Heavens Metal" magazine guitar hero award four years in a row. After 1992's "High Gear", Rex went on to form another group called King James with former Stryper members Robert Sweet and Tim Gaines.

Answer: Shout

Shout released two albums in the 1980's. 1988's "It Won't be Long", and 1989's "In Your Face". Afterwards, Ken Tamplin went on to become a successful solo artist. Chuck King briefly played in the christian arena rock band called Idle Cure before forming Shout. Shout had a reunion in the late 1990's.

Answer: Rage Of Angels

Rage Of Angels actually split up before their debut album hit the stores. Two of the members went on to join the secular group Steelheart. Armegeddon released their only album in 1989 too. It was called "The Money Mask". But Dan didn't sing for them. Love Life was a group from the early 1990's. They later changed their name to Fear Not. And Contagious released two albums.

Answer: Messiah Prophet

"Master Of The Metal" was released on Pure Metal records. It would be Messiah Prophet's last record until 1995's "Colors". They did however record one song for a compilation album put out by Star Song records in the late 1980's.

Answer: Holy Soldier

Holy Soldier was the first heavy metal act to be signed with Myrrh records. They made a music video for the song "See No Evil".

Answer: Xalt

Xalt gained fame off of their independent release called "The Dark War". Under The Ruins was their major label debut. It was from the record label "Pure Metal".

Answer: Tempest

Jamie Rowe went by the name "J.R. Rowe" when he was fronting Tempest. Tempest released two albums on Pure Metal records.

Answer: Neon Cross

Neon Cross released their legendary debut album in 1988 on the Regency label. The band broke up soon after this release. They wouldn't be heard from again until 1995's "Torn". The album was a mixture of hard rock and Seattle style alternative.

Answer: Soldier

Soldier released two albums in the independent market. 1985's "Louder Then Hell", and 1988's "Babylon". The group never got a recording deal. Guitarist Rick Hunter went onto form another group called "Regime". They had a demo, but never a recording deal.