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Heavy Metal
What thrasher plays the ending guitar solo on the second track of Pantera's Reinventing The Steel album? | Heavy Metal 1980-2000
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Kerry King. It was recorded live backstage at Ozzfest '99!!!
Who performed Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun on the Beavis and Butthead soundtrack? | Heavy Metal 1980-2000
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Anthrax. Cher also performed on this soundtrack!!!
Soulfly. His brother Igor still remains in the band Sepultura.
Rick Rubin. He also produces for many rap artists.
12. There is a hidden song after song 11 if you let it keep playing.
Cannibal Corpse. In the t.v. version Jim Carrey actually gets up on the stage with the band and sings. It is a completely different version when you buy the video.
Dave Lombardo. Paul Bostaph became the drummer after Dave Lombardo quit.
Brad Gillis. Then he went to join the band Night Ranger. Go figure!!!!
Ratt. Milton Berle appears in one of Ratt's videos.
What axeman replaced Yngwie Malmsteen in Alcatrazz for the band's 2nd album? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Steve Vai. Yngwie departed for Steeler and Vai stepped into his shoes for one album. He stay was short also, he left after one release.
Ronnie James Dio and guitarist Craig Goldy have reunited for 2000's release 'Magica'. What 80's Dio album was Goldy featured on? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Dream Evil. Craig followed the departure of Vivian Campbell on the 1987 album 'Dream Evil'. Alas he left after just one album to try some solo work. Ronnie was able to lure him back in 2000 for his new concept album 'Magica'.
1983. Everyone knows Pantera was one of the 90's most exciting metal acts, but they actually got their start back in 1983. They didn't hit it big until 1990 and the addition of singer Phil Anselmo.
What is the name of the hero in Queensryche's 'Operation Mindcrime'? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Nicky. Nicky is the down and out man that is used as a pawn by Doctor X.
What band did famous keyboardist Gregg Giuffria form after the breakup of his self titled band? | 80's Heavy Metal
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House of Lords. After the lack of success attained by Guiffria Greg formed House of Lords. After three albums they went separate ways.
Although this band has had a nice career for themselves, they are more famous for supplying Metallica with Kirk Hammett, who are they? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Exodus. Metallica owes Exodus big time, where would Metallica be after they dumped Dave Mustaine.
Before donning the spandex for Ratt, what band did Juan Carlos Croucier play for? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Dokken. Juan played bass on Dokken's 'Breaking the Chains' before scurrying over to be on Ratt's self titled Ep the same year.
Before Lenny Wolf formed Kingdom Come and landed the opening spot on the Monsters of Rock tour, what band was he in? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Stone Fury. Stone Fury featured Wolf and axeman Bruce Gowdy. They released two albums before breaking up.
What band did current Anthrax lead singer John Bush front in the 80's and again in 2000? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Armored Saint. Bush released 5 albums with Armored Saint before switching coasts. He returned for the 2000 album for old time's sake.
What band originally released 'Smoking In the Boys Room'. Covered by Motley Crue in 1985? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Brownsville Station. Brownsville Station released the hit in 1972.
Who replaced the ousted Kevin Dubrow in Quiet Riot for one album in 1988? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Paul Shortino. Shortino left Rough Cutt to help his buds in Quiet Riot. Dubrow was back in the band by 1993.
What guitarist replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band after Rhoad's untimely death? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Brad Gillis. Gillis filled the spot for the live album 'Speak of the Devil' He then left for Night Ranger and Jake E. Lee was ushered in.
Mark St. John. Mark lasted only one album, he was replaced on the 'Animalize' tour by Kulick.
McManus. McManus was the name of these british brothers.
Neil Turbin. Neil belted out hits like 'Metal Thrashing Mad' before being shown the door, paving the way for Joey Belladonna.
Guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain fronted two bands in the 80's at the same time. Can you name them? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Chastain and CJSS. While with his self titled band David also formed CJSS and released two albums in 1986.
What were the last names of the 4 lead singers for Black Sabbath in the 80's? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Dio, Gillan, Hughes, and Martin. Black Sabbath tried many singers to replace the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, while fans continued to call for Ozzy's return.
Badlands. Jake had success with Badlands for 2 albums before the death of singer Ray Gillen.
What lead singer joined Yngwie Malmsteen in Steeler for the band's only release in 1983? | 80's Heavy Metal
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Ron Keel. Keel went on to form his self titled band after the his ego clashed with Malmsteen's.
Samson. Dickinson sang lead on 3 Samson releases before leaving for the greener pastures of Iron Maiden.
Judas Priest. Touring recently in USA, is Judas Priest's ex-front man Rob Halford with his own band simply put,- Halford.
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