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A multiple-choice quiz by solidliquidgas. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
solidliquidgas

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,984

Updated
Jan 21 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
3329

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: GBfan (12/15), Guest 207 (8/15), Guest 67 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Ratt's first release (a six-song EP) includes their version of a song previously performed by Aerosmith. What is the title of this song? Hint

Tell the World

Round and Round

Back for More

Walkin' the Dog

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the first Iron Maiden album featuring Nicko McBrain on drums? Hint

The Number of the Beast

Piece of Mind

Killers

Powerslave

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the vocalist for Quiet Riot? Hint

Stephen Pearcy

Geoff Tate

Carlos Cavazo

Kevin DuBrow

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which member of Motley Crue appeared on the 'reality' TV show "The Surreal Life"? Hint

Nikki Sixx

Vince Neil

Mick Mars

Tommy Lee

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following is NOT an album by the band Krokus? Hint

High Voltage

Headhunter

Metal Rendezvous

The Blitz

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Question 6 of 15

6. What band did Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and Paul Rodgers (Bad Company) form in the mid-80's? Hint

The Firm

The Travelling Wilburys

Outrider

The Power Station

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who performed the classic 70's song "Godzilla"? Hint

Deep Purple

Motorhead

Marillion

Blue Oyster Cult

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Question 8 of 15

8. What U.S. city is Ted Nugent from? Hint

Los Angeles

Nashville

New York City

Detroit

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who performed the song "Mississippi Queen"? Hint

Kiss

ZZ Top

Mountain

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the name of the guitarist for the band "Y & T?" Hint

Kirk Hammett

Warren DeMartini

Dave Meniketti

Vito Bratta

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who released the albums "Allied Forces" and "Never Surrender"? Hint

Manowar

Stryper

Triumph

AC/DC

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Question 12 of 15

12. What are the subject's measurements in the AC/DC song "Whole Lotta Rosie?" Hint

42-39-56

38-32-46

36-24-36

52-38-46

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Black Sabbath albums "Paranoid" and "Master of Reality" were released in the U.S. in the same year. What year were they released? Hint

1970

1973

1972

1971

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the drummer on Rush's self-titled debut album? Hint

John Rutsey

John Bonham

Neil Peart

Geddy Lee

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following is NOT an album released by the lesser-known band "Laaz Rockit"? Hint

Know Your Enemy

City's Gonna Burn

Walkin' the Razor's Edge

Annihilation Principle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ratt's first release (a six-song EP) includes their version of a song previously performed by Aerosmith. What is the title of this song?

Answer: Walkin' the Dog

Ratt's self-titled debut EP was released in the U.S. in 1983.

2. What is the first Iron Maiden album featuring Nicko McBrain on drums?

Answer: Piece of Mind

"Piece of Mind" was a huge breakthrough for Iron Maiden with hits like "Flight of Icarus" and "The Trooper".

3. Who was the vocalist for Quiet Riot?

Answer: Kevin DuBrow

He even admits in one of his vocal lines that he has "a mouth like an alligator."

4. Which member of Motley Crue appeared on the 'reality' TV show "The Surreal Life"?

Answer: Vince Neil

Vince Neil has appeared as a celebrity guest in the "Mark and Brian Golf Tournament". Mark and Brian host a morning radio show in L.A. that is syndicated to various cities nationwide.

5. Which of the following is NOT an album by the band Krokus?

Answer: High Voltage

At the beginning of their career, Krokus was often mistaken for AC/DC because of both their musical style and the singer's voice as well.

6. What band did Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and Paul Rodgers (Bad Company) form in the mid-80's?

Answer: The Firm

"Outrider" was a solo album by Jimmy Page.

7. Who performed the classic 70's song "Godzilla"?

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

They also performed the hit "(Don't Fear) the Reaper".

8. What U.S. city is Ted Nugent from?

Answer: Detroit

He is often referred to as the "Motor City Madman" and I'm not going to dispute that!

9. Who performed the song "Mississippi Queen"?

Answer: Mountain

If you guessed ZZ Top, you're probably thinking of "My Head's in Mississippi," another great song!

10. What is the name of the guitarist for the band "Y & T?"

Answer: Dave Meniketti

Y&T really got a boost from the first "Masters of Metal" compilation of various artists. The compilation includes the title track from Y&T's debut album "Mean Streak" released in 1983.

11. Who released the albums "Allied Forces" and "Never Surrender"?

Answer: Triumph

"Allied Forces" features the hit "Magic Power (Young, Wild and Free)" and "Never Surrender" features the hit "A World of Fantasy".

12. What are the subject's measurements in the AC/DC song "Whole Lotta Rosie?"

Answer: 42-39-56

This one was sung by Bon Scott.

13. The Black Sabbath albums "Paranoid" and "Master of Reality" were released in the U.S. in the same year. What year were they released?

Answer: 1971

Besides the title track, "Paranoid" also features "Iron Man" and "War Pigs." "Master of Reality" brought us the classic "Sweet Leaf".

14. Who was the drummer on Rush's self-titled debut album?

Answer: John Rutsey

Neil Peart appears for the first time on the 1975 release "Fly by Night," not only as a great drummer, but a creative lyricist as well.

15. Which of the following is NOT an album released by the lesser-known band "Laaz Rockit"?

Answer: Walkin' the Razor's Edge

"Walkin' the Razor's Edge" was released by "Helix" in the mid-80's. Laaz Rockit was often thought of as a glam-rock band because of their name. They were actually pretty heavy, though.

Source: Author solidliquidgas

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