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Strapping Young Lad Trivia Quiz

A quiz about insane heavy metallists Strapping Young Lad.

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

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Author
bertallica

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Strapping Young Lad is based out of what Canadian city? Hint

Toronto

Calgary

Montreal

Vancouver

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which album was the debut of Gene Hoglan on drums? Hint

Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing

Alien

Self-titled

City

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Strapping Young Lad's debut album, in 1995? Hint

City

No Sleep 'Til Bedtime

It was self-titled

Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was Strapping Young Lad's first ever show? Hint

Chilliwack, BC

Richmond, BC

Vancouver, BC

Seattle, WA

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before Strapping Young Lad, which SYL member did Devin Townsend play in a band with? Hint

Gene Hoglan

None

Jed Simon

Byron Stroud

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was Strapping Young Lad's self titled album released?

Answer: (year- numerals, all four)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2003 Byron Stroud became another full time member of what metal band? Hint

Arch Enemy

Fear Factory

Machine Head

Opeth

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Question 8 of 10

8. At what venue did Strapping Young Lad's DVD "For Those Aboot To Rock" take place? Hint

Commodore Ballroom

General Motors Place

Croatian Cultural Centre

Plaza of Nations

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005 Strapping Young Lad released the unrelenting masterpiece, "Alien". What was the first single? Hint

Skeksis

Possessions

Zen

Love?

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Question 10 of 10

10. On 2006's "The New Black, Oderus Urungus of GWAR had a guest appearance on the song "Far Beyond Metal". Who was the female guest vocalist on another track?

Answer: (two words, first and last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Strapping Young Lad is based out of what Canadian city?

Answer: Vancouver

Strapping Young Lad are based in the Western Canadian city of Vancouver, BC. Devin Townsend, the singer/guitarist, started the band and hails from Maple Ridge, BC, just outside of Vancouver. Bassist Byron Stroud and guitarist Jed Simon are from the city of Vancouver, while drummer Gene Hoglan hails from Texas. Jed splits his time between Vancouver and Philadelphia, though.

2. Which album was the debut of Gene Hoglan on drums?

Answer: City

Previous to Gene, Adrian White was the drummer for Strapping Young Lad. Gene has a pretty impressive resume, drumming in legendary metal bands such as Testament, Death and Dark Angel.

3. What was the name of Strapping Young Lad's debut album, in 1995?

Answer: Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing

As singer/guitarist Devin Townsend states, "Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing" is essentially "a bunch of demos with two good songs," as it was originally his solo project. It features an abundance of musicians, most notably Jed Simon on the tracks "Critic", "Skin Me", and "Exciter", the latter of which was a bonus track featured on the special edition copy of the album released in 2006. Jed has played guitar in the band since.

The album was released on April 4th, 1995. It was re-released on June 12, 2006, containing new liner notes from Devin Townsend and bonus tracks and music videos.

4. Where was Strapping Young Lad's first ever show?

Answer: Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack, which is located about one hour west of Vancouver on the Trans-Canada Highway, is where Strapping played their first show. It was a place called "Greg's Place".

5. Before Strapping Young Lad, which SYL member did Devin Townsend play in a band with?

Answer: Byron Stroud

Bassist Byron Stroud and Devin Townsend played in a local Vancouver band together, before Byron fired Devin. Devin states the reason is because he wanted to play different material.

6. What year was Strapping Young Lad's self titled album released?

Answer: 2003

Their self titled album, also referred to as the "Chicken Feather" album, was released on February 11th, 2003, and contains standout tracks such as "Consequence", "Aftermath" and "Relentless".

7. In 2003 Byron Stroud became another full time member of what metal band?

Answer: Fear Factory

After the short breakup of Fear Factory, Byron was hired as their full time bass player. In 2005, Strapping Young Lad and Fear Factory toured across North America, and Byron pulled double duty playing bass for both band's sets.

8. At what venue did Strapping Young Lad's DVD "For Those Aboot To Rock" take place?

Answer: Commodore Ballroom

The DVD was filmed at the Commodore in Vancouver, BC. All of the other choices are Vancouver music venues.

9. In 2005 Strapping Young Lad released the unrelenting masterpiece, "Alien". What was the first single?

Answer: Love?

Strapping Young Lad came back with a massive bang on March 22nd, 2005 with "Alien". "Love?" was the hit single, the music video being based on the movie "Evil Dead". "Zen" was later released as a single with a video.

10. On 2006's "The New Black, Oderus Urungus of GWAR had a guest appearance on the song "Far Beyond Metal". Who was the female guest vocalist on another track?

Answer: Bif Naked

Fellow Canadian musician Bif Naked made a guest appearance on track 8. "The New Black" was released July 11th, 2006.

Source: Author bertallica

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