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Metal Music [4] Trivia Quiz

Yet another quiz in my "Metal Music" series. Enjoy.

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

Author
Ace_of_Js

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,342

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
444

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Question 1 of 10

1. The short lived New Wave of British Heavy Metal band Grim Reaper's never-to-be-released fourth album was rumored to have been entitled what? Hint

Nothing Whatsoever to Do With Hell

See You In Hell

Rock The Hell Out of You

Rock You Back to Hell

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many countries is Iron Maiden featured performing in on their 2009 documentary "Flight 666"? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do 80's heavy metal band Raven refer to their music as? Hint

Super Metal

Booze Rock

Ancient Metal

Athletic Rock

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the classic Judas Priest album "Hell Bent for Leather" released as in the United Kingdom?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What band did temporary Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bailey sing for before joining Iron Maiden? Hint

Tresspass

Tank

Chevy

Wolfsbane

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the heavy metal band who's debut album "Refuge Denied" (released in 1987) was produced by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What New Wave of British Heavy Metal hopefuls originally went by the name Lucifer? Hint

Cloven Hoof

Iron Maiden

Persian Risk

Angel Witch

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following bands has released the albums "Mandrake", "Superheroes", and "Savage Poetry"? Hint

Angra

Edguy

Evil Masquerade

X Japan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following Stryper songs weren't recorded as bonus tracks on best-of compilation albums? Hint

Two Bodies (One Mind and One Soul)

Can't Stop the Rock

Believe

For You

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Question 10 of 10

10. Power metal band Blind Guardian originally went by what name? Hint

Satan's Host

Lucifer's Heritage

Lucifer

Satan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The short lived New Wave of British Heavy Metal band Grim Reaper's never-to-be-released fourth album was rumored to have been entitled what?

Answer: Nothing Whatsoever to Do With Hell

Grim Reaper's Steve Grimmett worked with the bands Onslaught and Lionsheart following Grim Reaper's breakup.

2. How many countries is Iron Maiden featured performing in on their 2009 documentary "Flight 666"?

Answer: 13

The "Flight 666" documentary was recorded during the band's 2008 tour in support of "Somewhere Back in Time: The Best of Iron Maiden: '80-'89".

3. What do 80's heavy metal band Raven refer to their music as?

Answer: Athletic Rock

On Raven's first American tour, the band opened for metal legends Metallica and Anthrax.

4. What was the classic Judas Priest album "Hell Bent for Leather" released as in the United Kingdom?

Answer: killing machine

Temporary Judas Priest vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens sang in a Judas Priest tribute band before replacing Rob Halford.

5. What band did temporary Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bailey sing for before joining Iron Maiden?

Answer: Wolfsbane

Iron Maiden's Janick Gers was once in a band called White Spirit before joining Iron Maiden. White Spirit was one of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands that never made it, only releasing a self-titled debut.

6. What was the name of the heavy metal band who's debut album "Refuge Denied" (released in 1987) was produced by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine?

Answer: sanctuary

Sanctuary released only three albums in it's time: "Refuge Denied", "Into the Mirror Black", and "Into the Mirror Live". The grunge music scene lead to disagreements among band members over what musical direction to take, which lead to the band's break up. After disbanding, Warrel Dane, Jim Sheppard and Jeff Loomis formed the band Nevermore in 1991.

7. What New Wave of British Heavy Metal hopefuls originally went by the name Lucifer?

Answer: Angel Witch

Angel Witch's self-titled debut album was released in 1980, and is highly regarded among New Wave of British Heavy Metal album collectors.

8. Which of the following bands has released the albums "Mandrake", "Superheroes", and "Savage Poetry"?

Answer: Edguy

The first incarnation of Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-olds Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, and Dominik Storch in Fulda, Germany. The name Edguy was their math teacher's last name.

9. Which of the following Stryper songs weren't recorded as bonus tracks on best-of compilation albums?

Answer: Two Bodies (One Mind and One Soul)

The songs "Can't Stop the Rock" and "Believe" were recorded for the album "Can't Stop the Rock" as "For You" and "Something" were recorded for the album "7 Seven: The Best of Stryper". "Two Bodies (One Mind and One Soul) appeared on the album "Against the Law".

10. Power metal band Blind Guardian originally went by what name?

Answer: Lucifer's Heritage

Blind Guardian's "Nightfall in Middle Earth" took three years to record.

Source: Author Ace_of_Js

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