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1. The song is "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister. The album is "Stay Hungry". The year is 1984. Dee Snider is famous as the lead singer, but who played drums for this band?
2. "Too Young to Fall in Love" is the next song this station plays. Motley Crue released this song on the "Shout at the Devil" album of 1983. This album showed greater musical range and talent of their debut album "Too Fast For Love". What cover song did Motley Crue attempt on "Shout at the Devil"?
3. "Cum on Feel the Noise" is the next song on this radio station, as performed by Quiet Riot. Who originally recorded this song?
4. "She Sells Sanctuary" was one of the better known recordings of the band called The Cult. The Cult relied heavily on the vocal prowess of their lead singer. Can you name him?
5. The song "Bark at the Moon" comes next on this station. The song was recorded by Ozzy Osbourne during 1983, directly after the death of his guitarist Randy Rhoads in a plane crash. Jake E. Lee stepped in and did a great job of assuming the role of guitar player for Ozzy. Which guitarist was originally scheduled to replace Rhoads, but ultimately never worked out?
6. "2 Minutes to Midnight" is the classic Iron Maiden anthem that is a favorite amongst many of their fans. I remember way back in 1984 when MTV was playing the video for this song along with another video from the same album. What song was that?
7. I'm not sure how Loverboy got on this station. These guys were about as heavy as The Bee Gees. "Working for the Weekend" somehow found it's way on this station, therefore warrants a question. Does anyone remember when this song was released?
8. Alcatrazz was a curious band whose lead singer, Graham Bonnet, had the privilege of performing with some of the greatest guitar players of the 1980's. The song on this station is "God Bless Video". Which of the following guitarists played in this band?
9. "Cumin' Atcha Live" is the hard rocking tune contributed by Tesla. Tesla is a great band from California featuring Jeff Keith on vocals and an awesome tandem of guitarists in Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch. What city does Tesla call home?
10. "Turn Up the Radio" is the most popular offering of the band Autograph. Actually, if there ever was a one-hit wonder, it would be this band. These guys are the epitome of the 80's big hair band. Does anyone remember who sang for this band?
11. Megadeth have had an interesting history filled with death, drug abuse and a rotating cast of lead guitarists. The lead/rhythm guitarist on the song "Peace Sells" was Chris Poland. Chris was eventually fired from the band for certain substance abuse problems (that, unfortunately, all of Megadeth were guilty of at the time). After his dismissal from the band he recorded his debut solo album. Can you name it?
12. Anthrax is a New York band who has had success over a very long career. They are credited with inventing the rap/metal style of music with their work with Public Enemy on the track "Bring The Noise". The song featured on GTA Vice City is "Madhouse" from the "Spreading The Disease" album, produced by Jon Zazula (of Metallica, MOD and Overkill fame). This album marked the debut of their lead singer, who was eventually replaced after five albums. Who was he?
13. "Raining Blood" by Slayer is probably the heaviest song on this station. It is found on the album "Reign In Blood", and is one of the more powerful songs of the album. The entire album is less than a half hour long, but the listening experience is exhausting. Who produced this great album?
14. "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" is the staple hit from Judas Priest. Judas Priest was a heavyweight metal band of the 80's whose work is the standard that all other bands of the era are measured against. The album that this song is found on is "Screaming For Vengeance". Rob Halford, the lead singer, fell out of favor with the band and left under bad terms in 1995. The band replaced Halford with a Halford imitator and released the album "Jugulator". Who was this new lead singer?
15. David Lee Roth released his debut solo album in 1986. "Eat Em and Smile" featured the song "Yankee Rose", which happens to be played on this radio station. David Lee Roth wanted to pick the best musicians available so he got Steve Vai on guitar, Gregg Bissonette on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass. Sheehan was arguably the best bassist of the 80's, even being dubbed "the Eddie Van Halen of the bass" by his peers. What band did Sheehan get his start with?
16. There is a fictional band played on this station named Rockstar's Lovefist. There are two songs by this band on the station. One is "Dangerous Bastard". Can you name the other?
17. DJ Lazlow provides all the on air banter throughout the song playing. Lazlow is an actual radio personality who can be heard on over 75 radio station across the country. He also writes an article for a monthly magazine. What magazine does he write for?
18. Out of all the bands featured on this station, which band had a lead singer named Dee Snider?
19. Everyone is in love with Ozzy Osbourne these days due to the success of the reality show "The Osbournes". It really pains me to watch the way the show belittles the once great Ozzy into a blithering idiot. I remember when Ozzy was known more for his off stage antics than by how many piles of poop his Pomeranian makes. Where did Ozzy get in trouble for public urination?
20. Iron Maiden had a great run through the 1980's as what many consider to be the most intelligent song writing of all metal bands. Of all their albums, I think "Piece of Mind" is probably one of the best. Which of these are not Iron Maiden albums?
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