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Quiz about Miscellaneous Metal Knowledge

Miscellaneous Metal Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Finally, I have found a way to put my metal knowledge to good use!

A multiple-choice quiz by Umulat. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Umulat

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,075

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 25

Plays
922

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Question 1 of 25

1. Judas Priest's 1979 album "Hell Bent for Leather" was released in the U.K. under a different title. What was the U.K. title? Hint

Take On The World

Rock Forever

Running Wild

Killing Machine

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Question 2 of 25

2. What renowned producer worked on Morbid Angel's 1993 album "Covenant"? Hint

Fredrick Nordstrom

Flemming Rasmussen

Scott Burns

Colin Richardson

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Question 3 of 25

3. Impaled/ex-Exhumed bassist Ross Sewage was briefly in which underground grindcore band? Hint

Benumb

Terrorizer

Flesh Parade

Phobia

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Question 4 of 25

4. Dark Tranquillity singer Mikael Stanne was originally the band's guitarist. Who was their original singer? Hint

Anders Friden

Tomas Lindberg

Marco Aro

Johan Liiva

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which member of Napalm Death made a guest appearance on Nasum's 2003 album "Helvete"? Hint

Mitch Harris

Jesse Pintado

Shane Embury

Mark "Barney" Greenway

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Question 6 of 25

6. Before joining Cradle Of Filth, bassist Dave Pybus and keyboardist Martin Foul were in which band? Hint

Paradise Lost

Opeth

Anathema

My Dying Bride

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Question 7 of 25

7. Before replacing the departed Philip Labonte in Shadows Fall, vocalist Brian Fair was a member of which other Massachussets based band? Hint

All That Remains

Killswitch Engage

Overcast

Converge

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Question 8 of 25

8. Dimmu Borgir bassist Simen Vortex was the lead singer in what Norwegian band? Hint

Emperor

Borknagar

Mayhem

Old Man's Child

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Question 9 of 25

9. Former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton played in which other re-formed NWOBHM act? Hint

Samson

Saxon

Tygers Of Pan Tang

Praying Mantis

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Question 10 of 25

10. Entombed guitarist Uffe Cederlund was in the band Morbid with which legendary black metal figure? Hint

Euronymous

Dead

Ihsahn

Varg Vikernes

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Question 11 of 25

11. What was the name of the death metal band that Oscar Dronjak was in before forming Hammerfall? Hint

Sacrilege

Grave

Ceremonial Oath

Bloodbath

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Question 12 of 25

12. Before forming Slayer, guitarist Kerry King briefly played in what other legendary thrash band? Hint

Megadeth

Dark Angel

Metallica

Testament

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Question 13 of 25

13. In Flames bassist Peter Iwers was unable to join the band on their 2000 U.S. tour. For the tour he was replaced by Dick Lowgren from what Swedish band? Hint

Ablaze My Sorrow

Armageddon

Arch Enemy

Sacrilege

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Question 14 of 25

14. What name did death metal pioneers Obituary originally go by? Hint

Murdurur

Dekapitation

Xecutioner

Insinerator

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Question 15 of 25

15. What legendary vocalist replaced Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath for two concerts in 1992? Hint

Ozzy Osbourne

Rob Halford

David Coverdale

Ian Gillan

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Question 16 of 25

16. Original Hypocrisy vocalist Masse Broberg started which other black metal band? Hint

Dark Funeral

Mayhem

Darkthrone

Immortal

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Question 17 of 25

17. Who played drums on Iron Maiden's 1979 EP "The Soundhouse Tapes"? Hint

Barry Purkis

Clive Burr

Doug Sampson

Nicko McBrain

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Question 18 of 25

18. Cradle Of Filth/ex-At The Gates/Ex-Haunted drummer Adrian Erlandsson's brother played drums in which Swedish metal band? Hint

Soilwork

Arch Enemy

Dark Tranquillity

Hammerfall

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Question 19 of 25

19. Ex-Anthrax guitarist Danny Spitz's brother, Dave, played bass for what legendary metal band? Hint

Deep Purple

Black Sabbath

Judas Priest

Whitesnake

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Question 20 of 25

20. Swedish black metal pioneers Bathory played their first and only live concert in what year? Hint

1999

1988

none of these

1992

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Question 21 of 25

21. Aside from Arch Enemy and Witchery, what other bands has bassist Sharlee D'Angelo been a part of?
Hint

all of these

Dismember

Mercyful Fate

Sinergy

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Question 22 of 25

22. Indianapolis metalcore band Burn It Down split up while on tour in 2000. Who were they touring with at the time? Hint

Dark Tranquillity

Dillinger Escape Plan

Earth Crisis

In Flames

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Question 23 of 25

23. Black metal band Emperor was originally known by what name? Hint

Old Funeral

Abruptum

Morbid

Thou Shalt Suffer

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Question 24 of 25

24. Carcass bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker was the singer for what U.K. crust punk band? Hint

The Mob

Doom

The Electro Hippies

Health Hazard

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Question 25 of 25

25. What Motorhead album featured ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson? Hint

1916

Another Perfect Day

Overkill

Iron Fist

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Judas Priest's 1979 album "Hell Bent for Leather" was released in the U.K. under a different title. What was the U.K. title?

Answer: Killing Machine

All of the choices, including "Killing Machine", are tracks on the album.

2. What renowned producer worked on Morbid Angel's 1993 album "Covenant"?

Answer: Flemming Rasmussen

Rasmussen, best known for his 1980's work with Metallica, co-produced "Covenant" with Morbid Angel.

3. Impaled/ex-Exhumed bassist Ross Sewage was briefly in which underground grindcore band?

Answer: Flesh Parade

Sewage left the Louisiana quartet before they ever recorded. He later moved to the San Fransisco Bay area and joined gore-grind legends Exhumed.

4. Dark Tranquillity singer Mikael Stanne was originally the band's guitarist. Who was their original singer?

Answer: Anders Friden

Stanne moved over to lead vocals on 1995's "Of Chaos And Eternal Night" EP, after Friden had left to join the band In Flames.

5. Which member of Napalm Death made a guest appearance on Nasum's 2003 album "Helvete"?

Answer: Shane Embury

Embury played bass on the songs "Drop Dead" and "Whip" by the Swedish trio.

6. Before joining Cradle Of Filth, bassist Dave Pybus and keyboardist Martin Foul were in which band?

Answer: Anathema

Foul made his debut with Cradle on 2000's "Midian." Pybus joined the band right before their 2001 U.S. tour, but didn't make his recording debut until 2003's "Damnation and a Day."

7. Before replacing the departed Philip Labonte in Shadows Fall, vocalist Brian Fair was a member of which other Massachussets based band?

Answer: Overcast

Killswitch Engage features Overcast bassist Mike D'Antonio. All That Remains is the band that Philip Labonte formed after leaving Shadows Fall.

8. Dimmu Borgir bassist Simen Vortex was the lead singer in what Norwegian band?

Answer: Borknagar

9. Former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton played in which other re-formed NWOBHM act?

Answer: Praying Mantis

Stratton played lead guitar on Maiden's 1980 self-titled debut album.

10. Entombed guitarist Uffe Cederlund was in the band Morbid with which legendary black metal figure?

Answer: Dead

Dead committed suicide in 1991 while he was a member of the band Mayhem.

11. What was the name of the death metal band that Oscar Dronjak was in before forming Hammerfall?

Answer: Ceremonial Oath

Ceremonial Oath also featured future members of In Flames and Tiamat.

12. Before forming Slayer, guitarist Kerry King briefly played in what other legendary thrash band?

Answer: Megadeth

King played in a short lived early incarnation of Dave Mustaine's band.

13. In Flames bassist Peter Iwers was unable to join the band on their 2000 U.S. tour. For the tour he was replaced by Dick Lowgren from what Swedish band?

Answer: Armageddon

Armageddon also featured Arch Enemy guitarist Chris Ammott.

14. What name did death metal pioneers Obituary originally go by?

Answer: Xecutioner

A re-mastered song off of Xecutioner's 1986 demo can be found on Obituary's 2001 "Anthology".

15. What legendary vocalist replaced Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath for two concerts in 1992?

Answer: Rob Halford

Halford joined for two shows opening up for Ozzy Osbourne because Dio felt that Sabbath shouldn't be opening for their former singer. Ozzy joined the band onstage the second night for what was supposed to be his "farewell show".

16. Original Hypocrisy vocalist Masse Broberg started which other black metal band?

Answer: Dark Funeral

Broberg appeared on the Hypocrisy albums "Penetralia" and "Osculum Obscenum."

17. Who played drums on Iron Maiden's 1979 EP "The Soundhouse Tapes"?

Answer: Doug Sampson

Sampson was let go from the band due to "health concerns" before recording their debut album.

18. Cradle Of Filth/ex-At The Gates/Ex-Haunted drummer Adrian Erlandsson's brother played drums in which Swedish metal band?

Answer: Arch Enemy

Daniel Erlandsson, who joined Arch Enemy in 1999, also briefly played in the band In Flames, appearing on their 1995 EP, "Subterranean."

19. Ex-Anthrax guitarist Danny Spitz's brother, Dave, played bass for what legendary metal band?

Answer: Black Sabbath

Dave "The Beast" Spitz was in Black Sabbath from 1985-1987, appearing on the albums "Seventh Star" and "The Eternal Idol."

20. Swedish black metal pioneers Bathory played their first and only live concert in what year?

Answer: none of these

Bathory has never played a live concert.

21. Aside from Arch Enemy and Witchery, what other bands has bassist Sharlee D'Angelo been a part of?

Answer: all of these

D'Angelo, who has been with Witchery since 1998 and Arch Enemy since 1999, was in Mercyful Fate from 1994-1999. He also appeared on Dismember's 2000 album "Hate Campaign" and Sinergy's 1999 album "Beware The Heavens", which also featured In Flames guitarist Jesper Stromblad and Children Of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho.

22. Indianapolis metalcore band Burn It Down split up while on tour in 2000. Who were they touring with at the time?

Answer: In Flames

Nevermore and Shadows Fall were also part of the tour. Dark Tranquillity was originally scheduled to be on the tour, but were forced to pull out due to insufficient backing from their record label.

23. Black metal band Emperor was originally known by what name?

Answer: Thou Shalt Suffer

Emperor singer Ihsahn later re-used the name Thou Shalt Suffer for a solo project.

24. Carcass bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker was the singer for what U.K. crust punk band?

Answer: The Electro Hippies

Jeff initially refused vocal duties in Carcass due to his bad experience with the Electro Hippies.

25. What Motorhead album featured ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson?

Answer: Another Perfect Day

Robertson played on 1986's "Another Perfect Day" and the subsequent tour. He left the band after the tour and was replaced by Phil "Wizzo" Campbell.

Source: Author Umulat

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