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Who Wants To Be A Metalhead? Trivia Quiz

Who Wants To Be A Metalhead? You, perhaps? Well, if you think you've got the knowledge, then feel free to step up and test your skills against one of the experts in the genre of heavy metal. The Rockmeister is laying down the challenge..do you dare.

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

Author
rockmeister

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,288

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
3031

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (0/15), Guest 135 (10/15), Guest 194 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which world record did Manowar break in Gothenburg,Sweden in 1999? Hint

World's Loudest Band

World's Largest Stage

World's Biggest Crowd

World's Loudest Audience

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Question 2 of 15

2. WIhch band did Ralf Scheepers perform with before joining forces with Mat Sinner to form Primal Fear? Hint

Tyran Pace

Gamma Ray

Sinner

Helloween

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which band did Kirk Hammett leave to join Metallica? Hint

Exodus

Forbidden

Slayer

Anthrax

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which guitarist is the owner of Leviathan Records? Hint

David T. Chastain

Steve Vai

Joe Satriani

Jeff Beck

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Question 5 of 15

5. Jesper Stromblad has performed with three bands in the last 5 years..In Flames, HammerFall, and.... Hint

Dimmu Borgir

Sinergy

Mercyful Fate

Stratovarius

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who currently holds the record as the World's Loudest Musician? Hint

Lemmy

Joey DeMaio

Ozzy Osbourne

Jim Gillette

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Question 7 of 15

7. Before deciding to become a vocalist, what career did Kim Petersen (aka King Diamond) want to pursue? Hint

Soccer player

Music producer

Carpenter

Actor

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Question 8 of 15

8. What Seattle band broke up and resurfaced as Nevermore? Hint

Metal Church

Sanctuary

Fifth Angel

Virus

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the real name of shock rock legend Alice Cooper? Hint

Eric Adams

Vincent Furnier

Louis Furrano

John Michael Rhodes

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the name of Adrian Smith's first solo project after leaving Iron Maiden? Hint

The Skunkworks

Psycho Motel

ASaP

The Gathering

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Question 11 of 15

11. Name the last band that Tim Owens sang with before being selected to replace Rob Halford in Judas Priest. Hint

Winter's Bane

Kamelot

Metal God

Breaker

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Question 12 of 15

12. Name the first Joe Satriani album to feature vocals. Hint

Surfing With The Alien

Flying In A Blue Dream

The Extremist

Crystal Planet

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Question 13 of 15

13. There are many theories about the meaning of the band name W.A.S.P. Which of these was written on their first record? Hint

Women Are Sexual People

We All Smoke Pot

We Are Sexual Perverts

War Against Society's Pressure

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which vocalist has not recorded with Steve Vai? Hint

Michael Kiske

David Coverdale

Devin Townsend

David Lee Roth

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following is not true of Nitro's albums? Hint

vocals by Michael Angelo

initials for album titles

at least one ballad

released on an independent label

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which world record did Manowar break in Gothenburg,Sweden in 1999?

Answer: World's Loudest Band

They broke their own record that they set in Germany back in the late 80's..ironically, it was on the exact same song- 'Black Wind, Fire And Steel'..

2. WIhch band did Ralf Scheepers perform with before joining forces with Mat Sinner to form Primal Fear?

Answer: Gamma Ray

He's still regarded as GR's best vocalist..he even maintains a good working relationship with GR founder Kai Hansen...

3. Which band did Kirk Hammett leave to join Metallica?

Answer: Exodus

We wish he would have stayed there..maybe he would still be heavy...

4. Which guitarist is the owner of Leviathan Records?

Answer: David T. Chastain

Dave's introduced a number of talented acts on his label over the years..and he's showing no sign of stopping.

5. Jesper Stromblad has performed with three bands in the last 5 years..In Flames, HammerFall, and....

Answer: Sinergy

Yet In Flames is the only one he's still part of...

6. Who currently holds the record as the World's Loudest Musician?

Answer: Joey DeMaio

Although Lemmy and Jim have got to be pretty close, nobody's louder than Manowar's bass ace..131.7 decibels, to be more precise..

7. Before deciding to become a vocalist, what career did Kim Petersen (aka King Diamond) want to pursue?

Answer: Soccer player

Good thing he didn't try soccer...he's a much better vocalist, from what we hear...

8. What Seattle band broke up and resurfaced as Nevermore?

Answer: Sanctuary

Warrel Dane says he still gets asked when they're going to bring back Sanctuary...

9. What is the real name of shock rock legend Alice Cooper?

Answer: Vincent Furnier

Two of those answers are actually another rock alias..try and figure out which ones!

10. What was the name of Adrian Smith's first solo project after leaving Iron Maiden?

Answer: ASaP

Don't mention that one to Adrian..he's been trying to forget it for years now...

11. Name the last band that Tim Owens sang with before being selected to replace Rob Halford in Judas Priest.

Answer: Winter's Bane

The Winter's Bane CD, 'Heart Of A Killer', is listed by some as a definite must-have for fans..especially those who really liked Owens' work on 'Jugulator'.

12. Name the first Joe Satriani album to feature vocals.

Answer: Flying In A Blue Dream

We're still wondering if Satch is going to try it again...

13. There are many theories about the meaning of the band name W.A.S.P. Which of these was written on their first record?

Answer: We Are Sexual Perverts

The band has never stated definitively what it stands for.

14. Which vocalist has not recorded with Steve Vai?

Answer: Michael Kiske

Now he's known as Doctor Steve...

15. Which of the following is not true of Nitro's albums?

Answer: vocals by Michael Angelo

The vocals were recorded by Jim Gillette..Michael played guitar. We're still waiting for those two to collaborate on a third NItro album...

Source: Author rockmeister

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