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Machine Head Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by bertallica. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bertallica

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,458

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
256

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Machine Head's original lead guitarist? Hint

Robb Flynn

Phil Demmel

Ahrue Luster

Logan Mader

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the original drummer for Machine Head? He left partway into the production of "Burn My Eyes."

Answer: (Two words, first and last name or last name only)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Machine Head have the distinction of coming from the same place as another big metal band. Who is that band? Hint

Godsmack

Iron Maiden

Anthrax

Metallica

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Question 4 of 10

4. Robb Flynn, lead singer of Machine Head, was in a different thrash metal band in the 80s alongside another Machine Head member. Which band was it? Hint

Flotsam and Jetsam

Suicidal Tendencies

Testament

Vio-lence

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Machine Head releases did Ahrue Luster play on? Hint

"Hellalive", "Burn My Eyes"

Burning Red, Supercharger, Hellalive

"Supercharger", "Hellalive", "Through the Ashes of Empires"

"Burn My Eyes", "The More Things Change"

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year was Machine Head's debut album "Burn My Eyes" released? Hint

1994

1990

1995

1992

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Question 7 of 10

7. What country was most of the live album "Hellalive" recorded in? Hint

USA

Canada

England

Japan

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Question 8 of 10

8. What instrument did Robb Flynn play in high school? Hint

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Piano

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first single from "Through the Ashes of Empires"?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Besides Robb Flynn, who is the other band member who played on their debut record, "Burn My Eyes"? Hint

Dave McClain

Adam Duce

Phil Demmel

Ahrue Luster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Machine Head's original lead guitarist?

Answer: Logan Mader

Logan Mader was Machine Head's first lead guitarist. He played on the first 2 releases, "Burn My Eyes" and "The More Things Change".
He left in the middle of their tour to join Soulfly, after which the band found a new guitarist in Ahrue Luster.

2. Who was the original drummer for Machine Head? He left partway into the production of "Burn My Eyes."

Answer: Tony Costanza

Tony Costanza didn't last long in the band, as Chris Kontos took over not long into production on "Burn My Eyes". Chris Kontos only played on MH's debut, "Burn My Eyes". He left in 1995, stating that he did not like touring. He was replaced by Dave McClain, who has been on board ever since.

3. Machine Head have the distinction of coming from the same place as another big metal band. Who is that band?

Answer: Metallica

Both Machine Head and Metallica hail from the Bay area of San Francisco. Godsmack hails from Boston, Anthrax from New York and Iron Maiden are from the United Kingdom.

4. Robb Flynn, lead singer of Machine Head, was in a different thrash metal band in the 80s alongside another Machine Head member. Which band was it?

Answer: Vio-lence

Flynn played in Vio-lence with Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel from 1986 to 1991 before forming Machine Head. Phil eventually joined Machine Head in 2003.

5. Which Machine Head releases did Ahrue Luster play on?

Answer: Burning Red, Supercharger, Hellalive

On "Hellalive", Machine Head's live CD, Ahrue played on most of the tour, but left in the middle of it, so Phil Demmel is credited as playing on a couple of tracks.

6. In what year was Machine Head's debut album "Burn My Eyes" released?

Answer: 1994

"Burn My Eyes" is still considered a metal masterpiece, which, according to some, Machine Head had trouble living up to until the release of "Through the Ashes of Empires".

7. What country was most of the live album "Hellalive" recorded in?

Answer: England

"Hellalive" was recorded at the Brixton Academy in England.

8. What instrument did Robb Flynn play in high school?

Answer: Trumpet

His mom forced him to play an instrument, and Robb chose the trumpet. Mrs Flynn wanted him to play piano instead.

9. What was the first single from "Through the Ashes of Empires"?

Answer: Imperium

"Imperium" showed the world that Machine Head was back. It was a definite return to form from the nu-metal stylings of "Supercharger". 2003 proved one thing: Machine Head was back!

10. Besides Robb Flynn, who is the other band member who played on their debut record, "Burn My Eyes"?

Answer: Adam Duce

Adam Duce, the bass player, met Robb Flynn at a party in 1992. The first thing he did was spill beer on Flynn, and they have been friends since then.

Source: Author bertallica

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