1980's Speed Metal Bands

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1. Metallica was the quintessence of 1980's speed metal. Bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in 1986 as a result of a bus accident in Sweden, defined the art of heavy metal bass. What band was he in when Lars Ulrich and James Hettfield recruited him? Trauma Armored Saint Death Angel Juggernaut

2. Paul Baloff, original lead singer for Exodus, was replaced by Steve Souza in 1987. What band did Souza leave to join Exodus? The Legacy Suicidal Tendencies Overkill Celtic Frost

3. Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted found his musical stock flourish as a member of what Arizona band? Malevolent Creation Sadus Flotsam & Jetsam Prong

4. Whose debut album was "Show No Mercy"? Slayer Metal Church Kreator Carcass

5. Voivod made a name for themselves with their futuristic lyrics and unique music styles. Voivod became popular with the cover song and accompanying video for a Pink Floyd track. Do you remember this song that gained huge popularity on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball"? Astronomy Domine Wish You Were Here Time Bike

6. Which band released the anti-political anthem "Surf Nicaragua"? Napalm Death Sacred Reich Dark Angel Cacophony

7. What band's core members were once roadies for the Swiss band Celtic Frost? Forbidden Coroner Hell Bastards Heathen

8. Nevermore began in the 1980's as a thrash metal outfit. What band disbanded and then had their singer, bassist and guitar player reform under the name Nevermore. Jag Panzer Gamma Ray Iced Earth Sanctuary

9. Trick question. What band had members Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Dan Lilker and Billy Milano? Stormtroopers of Death Armored Saint Anthrax Grim Reaper

10. Another abbreviated band was D.R.I. Does anyone know what D.R.I. stood for? Deep Rooted Infection Dirty Rotten Imbeciles Dark Rowdy Indians Damn Righteous Individuals