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Quiz about Metal From the 80s 90s and a Tad More 1
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.
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Author
trustcrusher
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
170,844
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Impossible
Avg Score
4 / 15
Plays
1942
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


Question 2 of 15
2. Lemmy, of Motorhead fame, played in this band in the late 60's. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. An easier one here. Motley Crue's debut, "Too Fast For Love", was originally released on which label? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the title of the first Riot album? Hint


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


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


Question 7 of 15
7. Later Venom guitarist Tony Dolan was previously from which of these bands? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. In 1982, the band Thrust recorded a split LP with this band. Hint


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


Question 10 of 15
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


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


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these My Dying Bride releases is earliest? Hint


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


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


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



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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.
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?

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.
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?

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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