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Quiz about Metal From the 80s 90s and a Tad More 1

Metal From the 80s, 90s and a Tad More 1 Quiz

Here are some questions from underground bands from the 80s, 90' and a tad beyond.

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

Author
trustcrusher

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,844

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Impossible

Avg Score
4 / 15

Plays
1943

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. The lead singer of this band went on to front Jag Panzer. Hint

Satan's Host

Praying Mantis

Black Shepherd

Axewitch

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Question 2 of 15

2. Lemmy, of Motorhead fame, played in this band in the late 60's. Hint

Illusion

Hawkwind

Sam Gopal

Savage Resurrection

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Question 3 of 15

3. An easier one here. Motley Crue's debut, "Too Fast For Love", was originally released on which label? Hint

Elektra

Enigma

Leathur

Rainforest

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the title of the first Riot album? Hint

Rock City

Born in America

Outlaw

Nightbreaker

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Question 5 of 15

5. Before "Executioner's Song", Canadian thrash act Razor released an EP on Voice Records in 1984. What was the name of that EP that is now on most metal collectors' lists? Hint

Mangled Rage

Custom Killing

Armed and Dangerous

Fistfight

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Question 6 of 15

6. Another Canadian act, Anvil, released their debut, "Hard N Heavy", in 1981, but it wasn't originally an Anvil album. The band went under what moniker at the time? Hint

Lips

Splash

Metal on Metal

Heatsink

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Question 7 of 15

7. Later Venom guitarist Tony Dolan was previously from which of these bands? Hint

Angel Witch

Atomkraft

Witchfynde

Witchfinder General

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1982, the band Thrust recorded a split LP with this band. Hint

The Lazer Band

Doris

Lucifer's Friend

Screamer

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1983, two different bands calling themselves Slayer released their debut LPs. One was the California band who's still around today. The other was from what state? Hint

Washington

New York

Florida

Texas

10. In 1980, an album was released called "White Label Album", which would become known as "Lightning to the Nations" in 1981, the first Diamondhead album. The 1980 LP was only released through a magazine. What was that 'zine? Hint

Metal Forces

Hit Parader

Kick Ass Monthly

Sounds

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1983, Mercyful Fate released a two-song 12" record featuring the song "Black Funeral" and another. The second song wouldn't be released anywhere else until only a few years ago. What was that song? Hint

Nuns Have No Fun

Into the Depths of Hell

Black Masses

The Lake

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these My Dying Bride releases is earliest? Hint

Symphonaire Infernus

God Is Alone

Sexuality of Bereavement

Unreleased Bitterness

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1982, Virgin Steele's self-titled debut LP was originally released on Music For Nations in the UK. Which label released it in the US? Hint

Zig Zag

Maze

Mongol Horde

Guardian

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Question 14 of 15

14. Kurt Cobain wasn't the first to think Nirvana would be a good name for a band. What year was the original Nirvana's debut released? Hint

1971

1977

1973

1967

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Question 15 of 15

15. Bruce Dickinson, of Iron Maiden fame, also contributed to this band's one and only EP. Hint

Shrapnel

Hunter's Club

Silverwing

Xero

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The lead singer of this band went on to front Jag Panzer.

Answer: Satan's Host

Satan's Host released one LP in 1986 on Web Records. It came in clear and red vinyl and is worth a pretty penny now. Leviathan Thisiren was the vocalist.

2. Lemmy, of Motorhead fame, played in this band in the late 60's.

Answer: Sam Gopal

Sam Gopal released a sole album in 1969 called "Escalator". He's right on the front cover to the far left. Hawkwind's debut didn't see light of day until 1970.

3. An easier one here. Motley Crue's debut, "Too Fast For Love", was originally released on which label?

Answer: Leathur

Now sought after by collectors.

4. What was the title of the first Riot album?

Answer: Rock City

In 1977, on Firesign Records in the US, and Attic in Canada. The reissues were on Ariola and Eurodisc.

5. Before "Executioner's Song", Canadian thrash act Razor released an EP on Voice Records in 1984. What was the name of that EP that is now on most metal collectors' lists?

Answer: Armed and Dangerous

"Custom Killing" was the title of their fourth full-lengther in 1987, while Fistfight was the name of their own record company that released the album. "Mangled Rage" is imaginary.

6. Another Canadian act, Anvil, released their debut, "Hard N Heavy", in 1981, but it wasn't originally an Anvil album. The band went under what moniker at the time?

Answer: Lips

Named after the creator/vocalist/guitarist. "Metal on Metal" was their second LP and featured the song "Heatsink". Splash was the label the Lips LP was released on (Lips's own label).

7. Later Venom guitarist Tony Dolan was previously from which of these bands?

Answer: Atomkraft

So there you go.

8. In 1982, the band Thrust recorded a split LP with this band.

Answer: The Lazer Band

On Erect Records.

9. In 1983, two different bands calling themselves Slayer released their debut LPs. One was the California band who's still around today. The other was from what state?

Answer: Texas

The other Slayer's LP was called "Prepare to Die" on Rainforest Records. They later changed their name to S.A. Slayer, which stood for San Antonio. They didn't last too long.

Answer: Sounds

The "official" record label was Happy Face Records, and some of the LPs were signed. The cover was just a generic white cardboard sleeve.

Answer: Black Masses

It was released as a picture disc also. "The Lake" is a King Diamond number.

12. Which of these My Dying Bride releases is earliest?

Answer: God Is Alone

The "God is Alone" 7" was a 1990 release that is extremely rare nowadays. In fact, vocalist Aaron has even said he doesn't own one.

13. In 1982, Virgin Steele's self-titled debut LP was originally released on Music For Nations in the UK. Which label released it in the US?

Answer: Zig Zag

The second pressing was later on Mongol Horde in the US, and Maze in Canada.

14. Kurt Cobain wasn't the first to think Nirvana would be a good name for a band. What year was the original Nirvana's debut released?

Answer: 1967

It was called "The Story of Simon Simopath", released on Island Records.

15. Bruce Dickinson, of Iron Maiden fame, also contributed to this band's one and only EP.

Answer: Xero

Released on Brickyard Records in 1983. It was pulled from the market for some strange reason.

Source: Author trustcrusher

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