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Name the Album: 80s Rock Trivia Quiz

Hello and welcome to my first music quiz. I will give you the name of the album and you answer which band released said album.

A multiple-choice quiz by brandonbuck. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
brandonbuck

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which hard rock band recorded the album "Hysteria"? Hint

Def Leppard

Twisted Sister

Bon Jovi

Skid Row

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which influential heavy metal band released the album "Reign In Blood"? Hint

Iron Maiden

Metallica

Faith No More

Slayer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which '80s metal band released "State of Euphoria" on September 19, 1988? Hint

White Lion

Suicidal Tendencies

Anthrax

Motorhead

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Question 4 of 10

4. What legendary, L.A.-based rockers released the album "Theatre of Pain" in 1985? Hint

Dio

Warrant

Motley Crue

Ratt

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Question 5 of 10

5. On May 3, 1988, this band released the album "Operation: Mindcrime". Name the band. Hint

Dokken

Queensr�che

Poison

Bad English

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the following bands, which one released the album "Look What the Cat Dragged In"? Hint

Poison

Skid Row

Cinderella

Europe

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which band followed up their highly successful album "Metal Health" with the album "Condition Critical"? Hint

Quiet Riot

Def Leppard

Winger

Faster Pussycat

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Question 8 of 10

8. What well-known hard rock band recorded the album "Diver Down"? Hint

AC/DC

Rush

Black Sabbath

Van Halen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which band released "Flick of the Switch" on August 15, 1983? Hint

Whitesnake

Testament

AC/DC

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which band recorded the album "Balls to the Wall"? Hint

Winger

Faster Pussycat

Scorpions

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which hard rock band recorded the album "Hysteria"?

Answer: Def Leppard

"Hysteria" was a huge success for Def Leppard. It went on to sell nearly 20 million copies worldwide and spawned numerous top 40 hits.

2. Which influential heavy metal band released the album "Reign In Blood"?

Answer: Slayer

This album brought Slayer into the limelight and helped solidify them as a force to be reckoned with. The album was released October 7, 1986.

3. Which '80s metal band released "State of Euphoria" on September 19, 1988?

Answer: Anthrax

"State of Euphoria" was the band's fourth studio release. It contains the classic Anthrax song "Antisocial".

4. What legendary, L.A.-based rockers released the album "Theatre of Pain" in 1985?

Answer: Motley Crue

"Theater of Pain" was released on June 21, 1985. The album contained the hit songs "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" and "Home Sweet Home". This album was Motley Crue's third studio album.

5. On May 3, 1988, this band released the album "Operation: Mindcrime". Name the band.

Answer: Queensr�che

"Operation: Mindcrime" spawned two singles, "Eyes of a Stranger" and "I Don`t Believe in Love". The album reached number fifty on the Billboard 200 chart.

6. Of the following bands, which one released the album "Look What the Cat Dragged In"?

Answer: Poison

"Look What the Cat Dragged In" was the debut album of glam rockers Poison. It has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and produced four chart topping singles.

7. Which band followed up their highly successful album "Metal Health" with the album "Condition Critical"?

Answer: Quiet Riot

"Condition Critical" was released on July 27, 1984. The album was Quiet Riot's fourth studio album, but only the second to be released in the United States.

8. What well-known hard rock band recorded the album "Diver Down"?

Answer: Van Halen

"Diver Down" was released on April 14, 1982. The album was composed of twelve tracks, five of which were cover songs. These five are: "Dancing in the Street", "Pretty Woman", "Happy Trails", "Where Have All the Good Times Gone", and "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)".

9. Which band released "Flick of the Switch" on August 15, 1983?

Answer: AC/DC

This record was AC/DC's ninth studio album. The album cover featured a pencil sketch of Angus Young pulling on a massive switch lever.

10. Which band recorded the album "Balls to the Wall"?

Answer: Accept

With over two million records sold, "Balls to the Wall" was a big success for Accept. The album was released in December 1983.

Source: Author brandonbuck

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