The Ultimate Hard And Heavy Rock Lyrics Quiz | Rock and Roll

Answer: Angel of Death

The song "Angel Of Death" can be found on the 1986 Slayer album called "Reign In Blood." The song is about the Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele and the experiments he performed in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. This metal song that begins with a scream caused a great deal of controversy because of the subject matter.

Despite not endorsing or condoning Mengele's actions, the band was accused of being Nazi sympathizers (which they vehemently deny.) And despite the controversy, the song is a fan favorite and is hailed as being highly influential in the creation of thrash/speed metal.

Answer: Knock Me Down

"Knock Me Down" was the second single released from the 1989 album "Mother's Milk." The song is a departure from the typical themes of hedonism and the rock and roll lifestyle the band wrote about and has a disparaging view of taking drugs. The song reached number six on the Billboard Rock Tracks chart.

The band sang the song quite a bit during the tour for the album but stopped performing it live after that. Allegedly, the band photographer requested it during a private studio rehearsal and singer Anthony Kiedis refused to sing it.

Answer: Run To The Hills

The song "Run to the Hills" was the first single from the 1982 album "The Number of the Beast" and the first single with singer Bruce Dickinson. The song is about the colonization of America and was named one of the Greatest Hard Rock Songs of all time by VH1.

There is an all female tribute band called The Iron Maidens who covered the song on their 2005 debut album "World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden."

Answer: Walk

"Walk" is a song from the sixth studio album by Pantera called "Vulgar Display of Power" that was released in 1993. The song is about not taking attitude from people. "Guitar World" has named the guitar solo as one of the top of all time and the song has been covered by the likes of Kilgore and Avenged Sevenfold.

The song became Pantera's first top forty hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number thirty-five.

Answer: One

"One" was the final single from the 1988 album "...And Justice For All". It is an anti-war song that begins with a series of war and battle sound effects. The song reached number thirty five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's first single to chart.

It reached top ten in Finland, Denmark and Australia. Metallica won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for the song and it is one of the most popular songs by the band.

Answer: Barracuda

"Barracuda" was the first single from the studio album "Little Queen" that was released in 1977. It reached number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as top ten in several countries, including Canada and West Germany. In interviews, Ann Wilson talks about the origins of the song.

The band's record label at the time, Mushroom Records, made up a rumour about sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson having an affair. The song is about the band's rage about the rumour and one radio promoter in particular who asked Ann about her "lover" after a concert.

Answer: Run Of The Mill

This song clocks in at just over eight and a half minutes long. It's from the 1974 album "Rocka Rolla" and is about a poor old man, about looking at the man's life and about questioning what he actually accomplished. After the first two verses there is a long musical interlude and then the vocals pick up again.

The song really showcases singer Rob Halford's vocal range and ability to wail.

Answer: Sober

"Sober" was the first single from the debut studio album by Tool which was called "Undertow." The song reached number thirteen on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Guitarist for the band Adam Jones has stated that the song is about a friend who is only able to be creative when they're under the influence.

This song has a similar chord progression to "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin and there is a mashup of the two songs called "ZOBER" by Spirit Machines.

Answer: Children Of The Grave

This song is on the 1971 Black Sabbath album called "Master of Reality." It is one of a few anti-war songs found on that album. It was released as a single and is included in several of their greatest hits compilations. It's been covered by several bands including White Zombie, Argentine thrash metal band Nepal and death metal band Master.

Answer: Institutionalized

This song is the only single from the eponymously titled debut studio album by Suicidal Tendencies that was released in 1983. It is an angry, fast-paced ranting song about being misunderstood and the music matches the tone of the singer. The guitar and music pick up speed and intensity as the singer does the same.

The song was re-recorded in 1993 and nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. It's been covered by many artists including Body Count (the band fronted by Ice-T) with the lyrics changed.