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Quiz about Power and Speed Death and Thrash Metal

Power and Speed: Death and Thrash Metal Quiz

I thought I would make a quiz on two of my favourite metal genres, Death Metal and Thrash Metal. A few bands included are: Metallica, Megadeth, Arch Enemy, Obituary and Fear Factory. Enjoy!

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

Author
ace_zeke

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,832

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
907

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Question 1 of 10

1. Megadeth, lead by frontman Dave Mustaine, have only recorded one song with French lyrics, what is the name of this song?

Answer: (Four Words (It's in French))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Slayer, originally under the name Dragon Slayer, formed in which year? Hint

1981

1979

1980

1982

3. Fear Factory, whilst temporarily disbanded, released the band's original recording from 1991. This had previously been withheld due to ownership issues. However, it was finally released in 2002 under what name?

Answer: (No Hint one word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Until 2005, Arch Enemy's driving guitars were powered by the Amott brothers, however, in 2005, one of the duo left the band. Which of the brothers left Arch Enemy? Hint

Christopher Amott

Daniel Amott

Michael Amott

Fredrik Amott

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kreator were originally formed as Tormentor (1982-1984), and released a few demos under this name. Which country does this band originate from? Hint

Belgium

Germany

Denmark

Austria

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Question 6 of 10

6. Metallica's bassist, Cliff Burton, was killed in a tragic _______ accident in 1986, whilst touring in Sweden. Fill in the blank. Hint

Car

Bus

Plane

Donkey

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sepultura, originally from Brazil, is translated into 'grave' from which language? Hint

Portuguese

Dutch

Italian

Swedish

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Question 8 of 10

8. Obituary, one of the leading Death metal bands in Florida, decided to break up in 2000. After re-uniting in 2004, they released another album, 'Frozen In Time,' in 2005. How many years before 2005 did Obituary release their previous studio album? Hint

5 years

7 years

8 years

4 years

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Question 9 of 10

9. Geezer, or G//Z/R as they first appeared, originally had a vocalist from one of the previous bands in this quiz. Which band was it, OR, what is the name of the vocalist? (Either will do).

Answer: ((Band name OR Vocalist's name))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Opeth's album 'Ghost Reveries', released in 2005, features a song called 'The Grand Conjuration.' Whilst this song goes for almost 10 and a half minutes on the album, the video clip was shortened. Approximately how much of the album version was cut for the video clip? Hint

One Quarter

None, you lied

One Eighth

One Half

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Megadeth, lead by frontman Dave Mustaine, have only recorded one song with French lyrics, what is the name of this song?

Answer: A tout le monde

'A Tout Le Monde' comes from the album 'Youthanasia,' released in 1994. Translated, "A Tout Le Monde" means "To All The World."

2. Slayer, originally under the name Dragon Slayer, formed in which year?

Answer: 1981

Their first album, 'Show No Mercy,' was released two years later in 1983.

Answer: Concrete

A year later, 'Hatefiles' was released, a compilation of unreleased tracks, b-sides, remixes and tracks originally for video games.

4. Until 2005, Arch Enemy's driving guitars were powered by the Amott brothers, however, in 2005, one of the duo left the band. Which of the brothers left Arch Enemy?

Answer: Christopher Amott

Michael Amott is still currently in the band. Daniel and Fredrik are the names of Arch Enemy's drummer and replacement guitarist respectfully.

5. Kreator were originally formed as Tormentor (1982-1984), and released a few demos under this name. Which country does this band originate from?

Answer: Germany

The band changed their name to Kreator somewhere between 1984 and 1985, releasing their first album, 'Endless Pain' in 1985.

6. Metallica's bassist, Cliff Burton, was killed in a tragic _______ accident in 1986, whilst touring in Sweden. Fill in the blank.

Answer: Bus

Cliff Burton(RIP 9/27/86), truly a gifted bass player, was replaced by Jason Newstead later that year.

7. Sepultura, originally from Brazil, is translated into 'grave' from which language?

Answer: Portuguese

Sepultura have developed and changed their style of music over the years in many ways, yet have kept a tribal feel to a large part of their music, most clear in their 1996 album, 'Roots.'

Answer: 8 years

Whilst the band did release a live album, 'Dead,' and a compilation, 'Anthology,' between their albums, I asked for their last STUDIO album, which was 'Back From The Dead' in 1997.

9. Geezer, or G//Z/R as they first appeared, originally had a vocalist from one of the previous bands in this quiz. Which band was it, OR, what is the name of the vocalist? (Either will do).

Answer: Fear Factory

Burton sang on Geezer's first album, 'Plastic Planet.' Geezer was originally formed by Black Sabbath's bassist, Geezer Butler.

Answer: One Half

The album version plays for 10:21, while the clip is a tiny 5:05. It's not a bad clip, just imagine twice as much of everything. Joking. Hope you enjoyed the quiz.

Source: Author ace_zeke

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