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Megadeth 2 Trivia Quiz

This is my second quiz about Megadeth and it may be even harder. Good luck.

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

Author
Mr_crowely

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,323

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
379

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Question 1 of 15

1. "Countdown to Extinction" entered the Billboard Top 200 charts at number two in America, what was number one at this time? Hint

ABBA Gold

Some Gave All

Dirt

Eric Clapton's Unplugged

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Question 2 of 15

2. Dimebag Darrell was asked to audition for Megadeth in 1989?

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which guitar player was fired because Dave Mustaine suspected him of having an affair with his wife? Hint

Chris Poland

Jeff Young

Mike Albert

Al Pitrelli

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Question 4 of 15

4. What song was featured in the movie "Last Action Hero"? Hint

Angry Again

Symphony of Destruction

Peace Sells

Reckoning Day

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Megadeth member's father played saxophone for the "Pink Panther" theme song? Hint

Marty Friedman

Nick Menza

Dave Ellefson

Dave Mustaine

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Question 6 of 15

6. Jeff Young wanted the album "So Far, So Good...So What?!" to be titled what instead? Hint

No Warning

Megadeth

Blindside

Set the World Afire

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Question 7 of 15

7. "I Ain't Superstitious" was featurred in a Japanese Honda commercial in what year? Hint

1993

2000

1997

1996

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Question 8 of 15

8. "Wake Up Dead" was originally titled what? Hint

Good Night/My Last Words

Night Out

Blood and Honor

Sleeping Dead

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Question 9 of 15

9. How long did it take the album "Youthanasia" to go gold in Canada? Hint

One day

One month

12 hours

30 minutes

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many jets are on the album cover for "Peace Sells"? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. On the album cover for "The System Has Failed" what is the only Megadeth song that is listed on the side of the podium? Hint

Holy Wars

Liar

Blackmail the Universe

Take No Prisoners

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the original title for the song "My Last Words"? Hint

Pull the Trigger

Next Victim

Pass it to the Left

Russian Roulette

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1994 writer Dean Koontz wrote an article about Megadeth entitled what? Hint

Godzilla vs. Megadeth

Love it to 'Deth!

Clash of the Titans

The Secrets of Hangar 18

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Question 14 of 15

14. What two countries was the album "Youthanasia" banned in? Hint

Malaysia and Singapore

India and Singapore

Malaysia and India

India and Thailand

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Question 15 of 15

15. The lyrics of "In My Darkest Hour" are dedicated to Cliff Burton.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Countdown to Extinction" entered the Billboard Top 200 charts at number two in America, what was number one at this time?

Answer: Some Gave All

Billy Ray Cyrus was at the top with his album "Some Gave All" which featured the hit single "Achy Breaky Heart".

2. Dimebag Darrell was asked to audition for Megadeth in 1989?

Answer: True

He would have made it but Dimebag Darrell would only join if his brother Vinnie Paul could join as well. Dave had already hired Nick Menza so he turned Dimebag's offer down.

3. Which guitar player was fired because Dave Mustaine suspected him of having an affair with his wife?

Answer: Jeff Young

Jeff young was only with Megadeth for one album, "So Far, So Good...So What?!".

4. What song was featured in the movie "Last Action Hero"?

Answer: Angry Again

"Angry Again" was released in 1993 and was later released on the "Hidden Treasures" album 1995.

5. Which Megadeth member's father played saxophone for the "Pink Panther" theme song?

Answer: Nick Menza

His father's name is Don Menza.

6. Jeff Young wanted the album "So Far, So Good...So What?!" to be titled what instead?

Answer: No Warning

Dave Mustaine rejected that title and went with his own.

7. "I Ain't Superstitious" was featurred in a Japanese Honda commercial in what year?

Answer: 1996

"I Ain't Superstitious" was featured on the album "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying".

8. "Wake Up Dead" was originally titled what?

Answer: Blood and Honor

"Wake Up Dead" is featured on the album "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying".

9. How long did it take the album "Youthanasia" to go gold in Canada?

Answer: 30 minutes

"Youthanasia" was Megadeth's sixth studio album. The fact it went gold so quickly was an amazing feat.

10. How many jets are on the album cover for "Peace Sells"?

Answer: 3

You can see them flying in background.

11. On the album cover for "The System Has Failed" what is the only Megadeth song that is listed on the side of the podium?

Answer: Holy Wars

It is the third thing on the list.

12. What was the original title for the song "My Last Words"?

Answer: Next Victim

"My Last Words" is featured on the album "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying".

13. In 1994 writer Dean Koontz wrote an article about Megadeth entitled what?

Answer: Godzilla vs. Megadeth

It's a biography about what the band went through from the beginning to the release of "Youthanasia".

14. What two countries was the album "Youthanasia" banned in?

Answer: Malaysia and Singapore

It was banned because they claimed the album cover released in their country was "defamatory" or indecent.

15. The lyrics of "In My Darkest Hour" are dedicated to Cliff Burton.

Answer: false

The music is dedicated to Cliff but the lyrics themselves are dedicated to Dave Mustaine's wife Diana. Although the lyrics have nothing to do with him(Cliff Burton), his untimely passing gave me this melody that lives in the hearts of metal heads around the world."(Mustaine, 2001)

Source: Author Mr_crowely

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