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Heavy and Melodic Rock Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about '80s and early '90s hard rock and heavy metal artists. Most questions shouldn't be too difficult if you're a fan of the genre.

A multiple-choice quiz by karock. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
karock

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,463

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
3085

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/15), Guest 174 (6/15), Guest 94 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which former bandmate of Gary Moore's shared lead vocal duties with him on his song 'Out In The Fields'? Hint

Phil Lynott

Scott Gorham

John Sykes

Brian Robertson

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which lead guitarist from Wildside later appeared on Vince Neil's 'Carved In Stone' album? Hint

Mick Mars

Benny Rhynedance

Brent Woods

Steve Stevens

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who replaced John Norum as lead guitarist in the band Europe? Hint

Kee Marcello

Ronni LeTekro

Reb Beach

Yngwie Malmsteen

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which band recorded the song 'See You In Hell'? Hint

Motorhead

WASP

Iron Maiden

Grim Reaper

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which current member of Journey performed with Neal Schon on Hardline's 'Double Eclipse' album? Hint

Jonathan Cain

Steve Smith

Steve Augeri

Deen Castronovo

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which vocalist did not sing lead on the song 'Stars' by Hear'n Aid? Hint

Geoff Tate

Vince Neil

Ronnie James Dio

Dave Meniketti

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was the original vocalist for the Vinnie Vincent Invasion? Hint

Mark Slaughter

Vinnie Vincent

Jim Gillette

Robert Fleischman

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who immediately preceded Andy Timmons as guitarist for Danger Danger? Hint

Ted Poley

Paul Laine

Tony 'Bruno' Rey

Vito Bratta

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Question 9 of 15

9. Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso was not a member of which of these bands? Hint

White Lion

Steelheart

Y and T

Fiona

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which band featured brothers of two members of Quiet Riot? Hint

Hurricane

House of Lords

Rough Cutt

Ozzy Osbourne

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of these guitarists was never a member of Dio? Hint

Rowan Robertson

Tony Iommi

Vivian Campbell

Craig Goldy

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which guitarist performed on Whitesnake's self-titled 1987 album? Hint

Vivian Campbell

John Sykes

Steve Vai

Bernie Marsden

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the lead singer for Valentine and Open Skyz? Hint

Jeff Scott Soto

Hugo

Steve Augeri

Goran Edman

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Question 14 of 15

14. Dann Huff, noted session guitarist and producer, was the guitarist and lead singer of which of these bands? Hint

Tyketto

Von Groove

Giant

Hardline

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these bands gave Skid Row its big break by booking them as its opening act on tour? Hint

Ratt

Bon Jovi

Leatherwolf

Queensryche

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former bandmate of Gary Moore's shared lead vocal duties with him on his song 'Out In The Fields'?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Phil also played bass on this {track;} it was one of the last recordings he appeared on before his death in 1986.

2. Which lead guitarist from Wildside later appeared on Vince Neil's 'Carved In Stone' album?

Answer: Brent Woods

Steve Stevens was the lead guitarist on 'Exposed,' Vince Neil's first solo album, but was replaced by Woods for the second album.

3. Who replaced John Norum as lead guitarist in the band Europe?

Answer: Kee Marcello

Reb Beach replaced Norum in Dokken after John filled in for the departed George Lynch on the Dokken 'Shadowlife' tour.

4. Which band recorded the song 'See You In Hell'?

Answer: Grim Reaper

The video for this song gained notoriety by appearing on 'Beavis and Butt-head!'

5. Which current member of Journey performed with Neal Schon on Hardline's 'Double Eclipse' album?

Answer: Deen Castronovo

Castronovo also was in Bad English with Schon and Cain. He replaced Smith in Journey after the 'Trial By Fire' album.

6. Which vocalist did not sing lead on the song 'Stars' by Hear'n Aid?

Answer: Vince Neil

Vince Neil did perform on 'Stars,' but he sang backing vocals, not lead.

7. Who was the original vocalist for the Vinnie Vincent Invasion?

Answer: Robert Fleischman

Slaughter took over for Fleischman on VVI's second album. He and bass player Dana Strum went on to form Slaughter a few years later.

8. Who immediately preceded Andy Timmons as guitarist for Danger Danger?

Answer: Tony 'Bruno' Rey

Rey performed on most of the songs on D2's first album, but when he left to join Saraya, Timmons was brought in. He only appears on 2 songs on the album. Al Pitrelli was the original guitarist for D2, but he left the band before the first album was recorded.

9. Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso was not a member of which of these bands?

Answer: Steelheart

DeGrasso was originally in Y and T, then had stints with White Lion and Fiona. He also has played with Megadeth.

10. Which band featured brothers of two members of Quiet Riot?

Answer: Hurricane

Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo were the lead guitarist and bassist in Hurricane. Robert's brother Rudy plays bass and Tony's brother Carlos plays guitar in Quiet Riot.

11. Which of these guitarists was never a member of Dio?

Answer: Tony Iommi

Iommi was in Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio, but never played on Dio's solo albums.

12. Which guitarist performed on Whitesnake's self-titled 1987 album?

Answer: John Sykes

Adrian Vandenberg also performed on 'Here I Go Again' on 'Whitesnake.' Marsden was in Whitesnake previously, but was no longer in the band by 1987. Campbell replaced Sykes for the 1987-88 concert tour, but Vai replaced him for the 'Slip of the Tongue' album.

13. Who was the lead singer for Valentine and Open Skyz?

Answer: Hugo

Valentine and Open Skyz had the same band members, but decided to change their name rather than record a second album as Valentine. Hugo tried out for the lead singer job in Journey after Steve Perry departed, but was not chosen because he was seen as too much of a Perry imitator.

14. Dann Huff, noted session guitarist and producer, was the guitarist and lead singer of which of these bands?

Answer: Giant

Huff has produced albums for bands such as Megadeth, as well as numerous country artists. He played guitar on many pop hits by artists like Tiffany and Paula Abdul, to name a few.

15. Which of these bands gave Skid Row its big break by booking them as its opening act on tour?

Answer: Bon Jovi

Dave 'Snake' Sabo and Richie Sambora were childhood friends, so Skid Row was selected as the opening act on Bon Jovi's 'New Jersey' tour.

Source: Author karock

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