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Metallica-Through the Years Trivia Quiz

Questions about my favorite metal band.

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

Author
ZepHeadForLife

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,034

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
898

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Qcano (6/10), Guest 62 (6/10), Guest 180 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these has the correct order of bassists who have appeared in Metallica? Hint

Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, Ron McGovney, Robert Trujillo

Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo

James Hetfield, Ron McGovney, Robert Trujillo, Cliff Burton

Steve Harris, Cliff Burton, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Metallica's cover album? Hint

Garage Inc.

Metallica

S&M

Metallica-Got it Covered

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the movie called that featured Metallica recording their album "St. Anger"? Hint

Some Kind of Monster

In the Studio

St.Anger

Metallica

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which song from "Death Magnetic" is the album's name mentioned? Hint

All Nightmare Long

Cyanide

My Apocalypse

The Judas Kiss

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is Metallica's best selling album? Hint

Death Magnetic

Master of Puppets

...And Justice for All

Metallica (Black Album)

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Innocence
Torn from me without your shelter
Barred reality
I'm living blindly"
What song are these lyrics from?
Hint

Dyer's Eve

The Four Horsemen

Harvester of Sorrow

Creeping Death

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Question 7 of 10

7. James Hetfield is one of two remaining original band members. Who is the other? Hint

Robert Trujillo

Lars Ulrich

Kirk Hammet

Dave Mustaine

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Question 8 of 10

8. After original guitarist Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica, he went on to form a metal band. What is the band's name? Hint

Anthrax

Machine Head

Megadeth

Slayer

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was Metallica officially formed? Hint

October, 1981

December, 1981

March, 1981

September, 1981

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Metallica's first single? Hint

Creeping Death

Seek and Destroy

Whiplash

The Four Horsemen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these has the correct order of bassists who have appeared in Metallica?

Answer: Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo

Metallica held auditions for Newsted's permanent replacement in early 2003 after "St Anger" was completed. Bob Rock played bass on this album.

2. What was the name of Metallica's cover album?

Answer: Garage Inc.

The album entered the Billboard 200 at number two.

3. What was the movie called that featured Metallica recording their album "St. Anger"?

Answer: Some Kind of Monster

Over 1000 hours of footage was shot for this two hour movie.

4. In which song from "Death Magnetic" is the album's name mentioned?

Answer: My Apocalypse

"Death Magnetic" stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart for three consecutive weeks.

5. Which is Metallica's best selling album?

Answer: Metallica (Black Album)

"Metallica" sold over 15 million copies in the U.S. and was listed as a diamond seller by the RIAA.

6. "Innocence Torn from me without your shelter Barred reality I'm living blindly" What song are these lyrics from?

Answer: Dyer's Eve

"Dyer's Eve" is the shortest song on "...And Justice For All", coming in at 5:13.

7. James Hetfield is one of two remaining original band members. Who is the other?

Answer: Lars Ulrich

Metallica was formed when James responded to a newspaper ad listed by Lars.

8. After original guitarist Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica, he went on to form a metal band. What is the band's name?

Answer: Megadeth

Dave Mustaine was fired for his drug and alcohol abuse and violent behavior.

9. When was Metallica officially formed?

Answer: October, 1981

Their first show had an audience of about 120 people, which for a first show is pretty good.

10. What was Metallica's first single?

Answer: Whiplash

"Kill 'Em All" featured other great songs like "Hit the Lights" and "Jump in the Fire".

Source: Author ZepHeadForLife

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