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The Metallica Within Trivia Quiz

I know a ton about Metallica. Let's see how much you know, shall we?

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

Author
lpcrush

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,906

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
1362

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. In 1981 Lars Ulrich placed an ad in a newspaper to try to find band mates. What was that newspaper called? Hint

The Bottomfeeder

The New York Times

The Recycler

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Question 2 of 25

2. In October of 1981, Lars was talking with his friend Ron Quintana about what to name Ron's new music magazine. One name mentioned was Metallica, what was the other? Hint

Metal Militia

Metal Mania

Heavy Metal Monthly

Metal Informer

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Question 3 of 25

3. James Hetfield played bass on the song "Hit the Lights". Who was credited with the guitar solo? Hint

Dave Mustaine

James Hetfield

Kirk Hammett

Lloyd Grant

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Question 4 of 25

4. Any Metallica fan knows Jon Zazula. After which demo did he agree to broker a record deal for Metallica? Hint

"Megaforce"

"Metal Massacre"

"Kill 'Em All"

"No Life 'Til Leather"

5. When trying to find a new bassist as Ron's replacement, they found a band called Trauma in which none other than Cliff Burton played bass in. What was the name of the club they saw Cliff in? Hint

The Rainbow

The Whisky a Go Go

The Stone

The Garden

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Question 6 of 25

6. Where was the first gig Kirk played with Metallica? Hint

The Showplace

Madison Square Garden

The Stone

Meadowfield

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Question 7 of 25

7. "Mechanix" went on to become what song? Hint

Phantom Lord

Motorbreath

The Four Horsemen

Hit the Lights

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Question 8 of 25

8. What studio did Metallica record "Ride the Lightning" in? Hint

Never Silent

Sweet Silence

Always Loud

Sweet Noise

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Question 9 of 25

9. A French printing press made a mistake and printed the covers of "Ride the Lightning" in what color? Hint

Green

Red

Blue

Orange

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Question 10 of 25

10. How many weeks was "Master of Puppets" on the Billboard 200? Hint

166

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Question 11 of 25

11. Only two songs on "Master of Puppets" had writing credits to all four of the band members. (James, Lars, Kirk, and Cliff)One was "Master of Puppets," but what was the other one? Hint

Battery

Damage Inc.

Orion

The Thing That Should Not Be

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Question 12 of 25

12. When Metallica toured with Ozzy Osbourne and James broke his wrist, he still sung, but who played rhythm guitar? Hint

John Marshall

Zakk Wylde

Nobody

Kerry King

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Question 13 of 25

13. In what country were they in on that fateful day when Cliff Burton was killed? Hint

Sweden

Germany

Norway

Canada

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Question 14 of 25

14. What did Metallica trick Jason into eating as an "initiation?" Hint

Wasabi

Squid

Sushi

Crickets

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Question 15 of 25

15. "Blackened" was the only song on the album "...And Justice For All" to have a writing credit from whom? Hint

Cliff Burton

Rick Rubin

Bob Rock

Jason Newsted

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Question 16 of 25

16. "...And Justice for All" was nominated for a Grammy, but never won, what band beat them out for the Grammy? Hint

Twisted Sister

Slayer

Jethro Tull

Skid Row

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Question 17 of 25

17. Who was hired to produce "The Black Album?" (A.K.A. "Metallica") Hint

Rick Rubin

Jon Zazula

Tony Iommi

Bob Rock

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Question 18 of 25

18. On August 8th, 1992, when James was seriously burned, Metallica was at the beginning of what song? Hint

Nothing Else Matters

Fade to Black

Through the Never

Leper Messiah

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Question 19 of 25

19. To Promote "Load" and "ReLoad," Metallica performed "Fuel" and "The Memory Remains" on Saturday Night Live with what female singer? Hint

Alanis Morissette

Marianne Faithfull

Lou Reed

Pat Benatar

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which of these bands did Metallica NOT cover on "Garage Inc."? Hint

Saxon

Anti-Nowhere League

The Misfits

Mercyful Fate

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Question 21 of 25

21. "S&M" was recorded with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Who was the Conductor? Hint

Bob Rock

Johny Winter

Lars Ulrich

Michael Kamen

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Question 22 of 25

22. What band did Jason Newsted leave Metallica for? Hint

Trauma

Flotsam and Jetsam

Echobrain

Spastik Children

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Question 23 of 25

23. When was Rob Trujillo announced as Metallica's new bassist? Hint

March 28th, 2003

January 16th, 2003

June 14th, 2003

February 24th, 2003

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Question 24 of 25

24. At what number did "St. Anger" debut at on the Billboard 200? Hint

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who produced "Death Magnetic?" Hint

Jon Zazula

Bob Rock

Rick Rubin

Michael Kamen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1981 Lars Ulrich placed an ad in a newspaper to try to find band mates. What was that newspaper called?

Answer: The Recycler

The ad read: "Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden."

2. In October of 1981, Lars was talking with his friend Ron Quintana about what to name Ron's new music magazine. One name mentioned was Metallica, what was the other?

Answer: Metal Mania

After hearing "Metallica," Lars insisted that Ron choose the name "Metal Mania" instead.

3. James Hetfield played bass on the song "Hit the Lights". Who was credited with the guitar solo?

Answer: Lloyd Grant

When Metallica released "Hit the Lights" on the "Metal Massacre 1" Metallica's name was spelled wrong as "Mettallica."

4. Any Metallica fan knows Jon Zazula. After which demo did he agree to broker a record deal for Metallica?

Answer: "No Life 'Til Leather"

After no record labels showed particular interest, Jon borrowed money to sign Metallica to his own record label "Megaforce."

5. When trying to find a new bassist as Ron's replacement, they found a band called Trauma in which none other than Cliff Burton played bass in. What was the name of the club they saw Cliff in?

Answer: The Whisky a Go Go

The Stone was the first place Metallica played with Cliff.

6. Where was the first gig Kirk played with Metallica?

Answer: The Showplace

Kirk played his first show with Metallica on April 16th, 1983.

7. "Mechanix" went on to become what song?

Answer: The Four Horsemen

When Megadeth released their debut album "Killing is My Business... And Business is Good!" Megadeth performed "The Four Horsemen", and entitled it "Mechanix" since Dave Mustaine had some of the writing credits to the song.

8. What studio did Metallica record "Ride the Lightning" in?

Answer: Sweet Silence

Sweet Silence is located in Copenhagen, and "Ride the Lightning" was released by Megaforce records.

9. A French printing press made a mistake and printed the covers of "Ride the Lightning" in what color?

Answer: Green

The original album was supposed to be blue, and now these green covered albums are considered collector's items.

10. How many weeks was "Master of Puppets" on the Billboard 200?

Answer: 72

It peaked at 29 on the Billboard 200.

11. Only two songs on "Master of Puppets" had writing credits to all four of the band members. (James, Lars, Kirk, and Cliff)One was "Master of Puppets," but what was the other one?

Answer: Damage Inc.

"Master of Puppets" was Metallica's first album to be certified as gold.

12. When Metallica toured with Ozzy Osbourne and James broke his wrist, he still sung, but who played rhythm guitar?

Answer: John Marshall

James has broken his wrist multiple times while skateboarding, including this time.

13. In what country were they in on that fateful day when Cliff Burton was killed?

Answer: Sweden

Cliff won a game of cards and as his reward, he got to pick what bunk he slept in, he chose Kirk's bunk.

14. What did Metallica trick Jason into eating as an "initiation?"

Answer: Wasabi

When Metallica knew that Jason was going to be Cliff's replacement, they told him: "You're gonna be a bass technician." After Jason responded: "What?" James said: "Just kidding, you got the job!"

15. "Blackened" was the only song on the album "...And Justice For All" to have a writing credit from whom?

Answer: Jason Newsted

Most of Jason's ideas were ignored while Metallica was writing "...And Justice For All."

16. "...And Justice for All" was nominated for a Grammy, but never won, what band beat them out for the Grammy?

Answer: Jethro Tull

This was considered one of the "Grammy's 10 Biggest Upsets."

17. Who was hired to produce "The Black Album?" (A.K.A. "Metallica")

Answer: Bob Rock

"The Black Album" cost $1,000,000 dollars to make.

18. On August 8th, 1992, when James was seriously burned, Metallica was at the beginning of what song?

Answer: Fade to Black

Metallica was touring with Guns 'n' Roses at the time, and half way through Guns 'n' Roses' setlist, Axl Rose was angered by technical issues, tossed his mic away, and walked off stage.

19. To Promote "Load" and "ReLoad," Metallica performed "Fuel" and "The Memory Remains" on Saturday Night Live with what female singer?

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

The response to Metallica performing was amazing.

20. Which of these bands did Metallica NOT cover on "Garage Inc."?

Answer: Saxon

Metallica even sometimes does a crappy cover of "Run To The Hills" by Iron Maiden. On purpose of course.

21. "S&M" was recorded with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Who was the Conductor?

Answer: Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters."

22. What band did Jason Newsted leave Metallica for?

Answer: Echobrain

Jason played with Flotsam and Jetsam BEFORE he joined Metallica

23. When was Rob Trujillo announced as Metallica's new bassist?

Answer: February 24th, 2003

Rob played with Suicidal Tendencies and Ozzy Osbourne before joining Metallica.

24. At what number did "St. Anger" debut at on the Billboard 200?

Answer: 1

"St. Anger" received a lot of criticism for having no guitar solos.

25. Who produced "Death Magnetic?"

Answer: Rick Rubin

"Death Magnetic" became the fastest selling record in Australia during 2008.

Source: Author lpcrush

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