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  10 Question Metallica Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Metallica is one of the best groups ever. Good luck with the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, Jan 23 13
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diamondjim68
8333 plays
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  Test yourself! Metallica Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the Song Title you tell me the album it appeared on. You have to be a Die Hard fan to get these right. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, racemany2k, Feb 04 10
Average
racemany2k gold member
14223 plays
3.
  So, You Think You Know Metallica?    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Take this quiz and prove how much you know about Metallica.
Impossible, 25 Qns, shockomir, Apr 27 04
Impossible
shockomir
6311 plays
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  Metallica: "Master of Puppets"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about "Master of Puppets" by Metallica.
Average, 10 Qns, mex, Mar 04 17
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mex
2660 plays
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  For The Metallica Militia!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A testing quiz about Metallica for all those who were or are part of the Metal Militia!
Average, 10 Qns, wallos, Mar 27 06
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wallos
7016 plays
6.
  The Metallica Within   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I know a ton about Metallica. Let's see how much you know, shall we?
Tough, 25 Qns, lpcrush, Sep 09 10
Tough
lpcrush
1307 plays
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  Metallica Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I hope you took my other quiz- well here is a new one for you! Just like my other one, I give you the lyric you give me the song. Good Luck.
Average, 15 Qns, metallikirk62, Mar 27 06
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metallikirk62
6497 plays
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  Tallica Mania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for any 'Tallica maniacs out there!
Average, 10 Qns, iainscott2002, Dec 15 18
Average
iainscott2002
Dec 15 18
3103 plays
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  Metallicamania!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of my first quizzes. It probably won't be too hard, so give me some feedback. This may be the easiest points you will earn in the Metallica quizzes! Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, spxmet2, Sep 17 10
Tough
spxmet2
2968 plays
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  Metallica-Through the Years   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about my favorite metal band.
Average, 10 Qns, ZepHeadForLife, Jun 11 10
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ZepHeadForLife
898 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the name of Metallica's cover album?

From Quiz "Metallica-Through the Years"




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  Mandatory Metallica!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you know about the best metal band in the world?
Difficult, 10 Qns, stickybad, Jun 09 11
Difficult
stickybad
2378 plays
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  MetalliquiZ    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my first quiz about the best band of all time.
Average, 10 Qns, al33, Sep 03 21
Average
al33
Sep 03 21
4375 plays
13.
  Metallica - "Ride the Lightning"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz on Metallca's "Ride the Lightning".
Average, 10 Qns, mex, Dec 12 10
Average
mex
889 plays
14.
  Metallica Random Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just 10 random questions about Metallica.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, the_unforgiven, Jul 24 09
Very Difficult
the_unforgiven
4843 plays
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  For Real Metallica Fans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Any REAL Metallica fan can get these...
Average, 10 Qns, SethMegadefan, Oct 16 09
Average
SethMegadefan
3631 plays
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  ...And Metallica For All   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my second Metallica quiz. Take it if you dare!
Difficult, 10 Qns, TheWOPR, Jun 25 10
Difficult
TheWOPR
1707 plays
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  Metallica LIVE    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Here is a quiz on Metallica's 20+ years of live shows.
Difficult, 25 Qns, bertallica, Jul 22 09
Difficult
bertallica
2306 plays
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  And Justice For All    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have the album "...And Justice For All", but I seem to have a few questions about it. Maybe you can help me out here. I gotta know, man!
Average, 10 Qns, SethMegadefan, Apr 29 23
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SethMegadefan
Apr 29 23
1400 plays
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  S&M    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will focus on Metallica's special concert and album entitled "S&M".
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jul 07 20
Average
RedHook13 gold member
Jul 07 20
190 plays
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  Metallica Mayhem!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Formed in the early 1980s, Metallica is still crushing audiences all over the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. Take this quiz to see how much you think you know about one of Heavy Metal's most legendary groups.
Difficult, 10 Qns, TheWOPR, Nov 19 09
Difficult
TheWOPR
1161 plays
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  Metallica - "Kill 'Em All"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz on Metallica's debut album, "Kill 'Em All".
Average, 10 Qns, mex, Dec 24 09
Average
mex
658 plays
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  Metallica - "...And Justice for All"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz on Metallica's 1988 album "...And Justice For All".
Average, 10 Qns, mex, Dec 30 09
Average
mex
936 plays
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  Metallikatz 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lets see how well you Metallica fans do at this one:
Difficult, 10 Qns, cthulhu777666, Sep 12 10
Difficult
cthulhu777666
3544 plays
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  Metallica-The $5.98 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz about the long time out of print Metallica album called "$5.98 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited". It's always been one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy the quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cyborgfan, Jul 24 09
Difficult
cyborgfan
858 plays
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  Metallica Cover Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's the deal...I'll name some songs that have to do with Metallica--either covered by someone else or Metallica themselves, and you have to select corresponding answers.
Average, 10 Qns, JViper, Feb 28 04
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JViper
3313 plays
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  History of Metallica!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Metallica have been going strong for nearly 30 years, releasing some of the most iconic metal albums in history. Take this quiz and we'll see how much you know about the thrash metal giants!
Average, 10 Qns, BVBLuke18, Oct 03 13
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BVBLuke18
233 plays
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  Metallica:The Greatest Heavy Metal Band    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is my first quiz on my favorite heavy metal band Metallica.
Tough, 10 Qns, RockFan2010, Dec 21 21
Tough
RockFan2010
Dec 21 21
423 plays
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  About ... Metallica    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi. How are you doing? Hope you're doing well. I also hope you do well on this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, the_lesser_weevil, Oct 11 10
Tough
the_lesser_weevil
5138 plays
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  Metallica-"Death Magnetic"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know "Death Magnetic"? Let's see.
Average, 10 Qns, mex, Jul 01 09
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mex
1152 plays
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  Ain't nothin' but a 'tallica thang    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a die hard Metallica fan, well at least of their older stuff. See if you can hold your own with me...
Tough, 10 Qns, FearBorgir, Dec 17 09
Tough
FearBorgir
2661 plays
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  How well do you know the S&M CD?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The San Francisco Orchestra shook the world when they teamed up with Metallica. How well do you know the 'S&M' album they released?
Average, 10 Qns, schnifer, Jul 09 14
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schnifer
1996 plays
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  Introduction to Metallica    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Metallica's earlier days. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, jaymzgirl, Oct 06 11
Difficult
jaymzgirl
3939 plays
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  Metal Milita    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you ready!
Tough, 10 Qns, masterofpuppets, Dec 14 10
Tough
masterofpuppets
828 plays
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  Metallicamania II!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More questions to test your knowledge of America's hardest rocking Hall of Famers!
Difficult, 10 Qns, spxmet2, Dec 14 11
Difficult
spxmet2
265 plays
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  Master of Justice    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my third Metallica quiz. All questions relate to the 1988 album "...And Justice For All". Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, TheWOPR, Nov 01 11
Difficult
TheWOPR
251 plays
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  'tallica    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz. It's pretty tough so good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, blackened77, Jul 27 10
Difficult
blackened77
332 plays
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Metallica Trivia Questions
1. Metallica's "S&M" album was recorded with which orchestra group?

From Quiz S&M

Answer: San Francisco Symphony

Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony collaborated to perform the "S&M" live album. Metallica's main recording studio is located in San Rafael, California, a city a few miles north of San Francisco.

2. In 2011, Metallica teamed up with which artist for his album 'LuLu'?

From Quiz History of Metallica!

Answer: Lou Reed

Lou was once the primary songwriter for the band The Velvet Underground.

3. The Metallica instrumental "To Live is to Die" is credited to Hetfield, Ulrich, and...

From Quiz Master of Justice

Answer: Burton

Deceased bassist Cliff Burton received a posthumous writing credit for "To Live is to Die". The song features riffs written by him prior to the 1986 bus accident that claimed his life.

4. Metallica started with which original band member placing an ad in the paper looking for musicians to help start a band?

From Quiz Metallica:The Greatest Heavy Metal Band

Answer: Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich's father was a pro tennis player and Lars at one point had an interest playing tennis but later he became more interested in being a drummer and later met James Hetfield after placing that ad, and that is where Metallica began.

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

From Quiz The Metallica Within

Answer: The Recycler

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

6. Metallica has released several albums, but only one song occurs where James Hetfield was the only one to receive writing credits. What song was that?

From Quiz 'tallica

Answer: "Motorbreath"

"Motorbreath" is from the album "Kill 'Em All".

7. Which song did Metallica contribute to the Ramones' tribute album, "We're a Happy Family"?

From Quiz Metallicamania II!

Answer: 53rd & 3rd

Metallica have two different versions of this song.

8. What song is the lyric from? "Innocence Torn from me without your shelter Barred reality I'm living blindly"

From Quiz Metallica - "...And Justice for All"

Answer: Dyers Eve

This song was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett. "Dyers Eve" is known for its upbeat drumming.

9. How many songs on "Kill 'Em All" have a songwriting credit for Dave Mustaine?

From Quiz Metallica - "Kill 'Em All"

Answer: 4

The four songs are "The Four Horsemen", "Jump in the Fire", "Phantom Lord", and "Metal Militia".

10. The line "Mommy, where's Fluffy?" can be heard at the end of which song covered by Metallica?

From Quiz ...And Metallica For All

Answer: Breadfan

The song "Breadfan" was recorded by Metallica during the "...And Justice For All" recording sessions.

11. There are two songs on "Ride the Lightning" that have a songwriting credit from Dave Mustaine. One of them is "The Call of Ktulu". What is the other song?

From Quiz Metallica - "Ride the Lightning"

Answer: Ride the Lightning

This is the last Metallica album to feature any songwriting from Dave Mustaine.

12. The song "Until It Sleeps" from Metallica's 1996 album "Load" was known by what title before being officially recorded?

From Quiz Metallica Mayhem!

Answer: F.O.B.D.

"Mouldy" was an early title for the song "Hero of The Day" from the same album.

13. Which album was released before "Death Magnetic"?

From Quiz Metallica-"Death Magnetic"

Answer: St. Anger

"St. Anger" was released in 2003. "Metallica", or the "Black album", was released in 1991. "Load" was released in 1996 and "Reload" was released in 1997.

14. Which band originally preformed the song "The Small Hours"?

From Quiz Metallica-The $5.98 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited

Answer: Holocaust

Holocaust did the song in 1983.

15. During bassist Jason Newstead's tenure with the band, the members of Metallica would sometimes exchange instruments during a concert for the performance of which song?

From Quiz Mandatory Metallica!

Answer: Am I Evil?

During bassist Jason Newstead's fourteen years with Metallica, fans lucky enough to catch the band in a playful mood during one of their concerts were treated to a special performance of the band's Diamond Head cover "Am I Evil?". Vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich exchanged places, and Newstead switched with lead guitarist Kirk Hammett. Only three instruments were utilized as Lars performed lead vocals but did not play guitar.

16. Metallica are known mostly for their awesome live shows. The live album "S & M" was recorded in which American city?

From Quiz Metallicamania!

Answer: San Francisco, CA

"S & M" was a collaboration between Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (then conducted by the late Michael Kamen), thus the name "S" (San Francisco Symphony) and "M" (Metallica).

17. Who conducted the San Francisco Orchestra on the "S&M" album?

From Quiz How well do you know the S&M CD?

Answer: Michael Kamen

It was Michael Kamen who approached Metallica with the idea of a collaboration with the San Fransisco Symphony Orchestra.

18. Who cut "Am I Evil?" before Metallica?

From Quiz Metallica Cover Songs

Answer: Diamond Head

First released on Diamond Head's "Lightning to the Nations".

19. Who was the original bassist for Metallica?

From Quiz For Real Metallica Fans

Answer: Ron McGovney

Although he never did any recording with the band, Ron McGovney was the original bassist.

20. Metallica is considered one of the breakthrough thrash metal bands of the 80's. Which city is the haven of "thrash metal" bands?

From Quiz Ain't nothin' but a 'tallica thang

Answer: San Francisco

Although this is considered the haven for a lot of thrash metal bands, Metallica is not from here. They were "forced" to move there if they wanted to recruit Cliff Burton as bassist.

21. Where did Metallica play their first San Francisco gig?

From Quiz Introduction to Metallica

Answer: "The Keystone"

The concert was on September 18, 1982.

22. When was Metallica's first live show?

From Quiz Metallica LIVE

Answer: March 14, 1982

Metallica's first show was at Radio City in Anaheim, California. The band consisted of Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, and Lloyd Grant.

23. Metallica's first album contained a song called "The Four Horsemen"- but what was this song also called?

From Quiz MetalliquiZ

Answer: Mechanix

They gave this song a new name and lyrics following the departure of original lead axeman Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth.) The song "Mechanix" would eventually appear on Megadeth's debut album, 1985's 'Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!' "Power Metal" was the band's first EP.

24. "The brightest flame burns quickest"

From Quiz Metallica Lyrics

Answer: "Mama Said"

"It is a very personal song for James because the song is about how he always wanted to distance from his mother until one day she died and he realized that he always took her love for granted." -www.encycmet.com

25. Finish this lyric 'But your thoughts will soon be wandering....'?

From Quiz About ... Metallica

Answer: the way they always do

Lars' son's name is Myles, and his wife's name is Skylar.

26. What was going to be the name of Metallica's first LP?

From Quiz For The Metallica Militia!

Answer: Metal Up Your Ass

ref. 'Metallica Unbound'. Apparently Megaforce records were not big fans of the title so the band decided to 'Kill 'Em All'.

27. With what band was Jason involved after leaving Metallica?

From Quiz Metal Milita

Answer: Echobrain

Jason went to Echobrain after leaving Metallica. Kirk Hammet plays guitar on one of the songs which is the best on the CD.

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