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5 quizzes and 55 trivia questions.
1.
  "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the sequel to "Guitar Hero". Questions are based on the Playstation 2 version.
Average, 10 Qns, munsterslam, Jan 10 09
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munsterslam
807 plays
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  Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Guitar Hero II" is a music simulation game that was released on the Xbox 360 in 2007. If you have played the Playstation 2 version you may find this quiz interesting, however it is written based on the Xbox 360 version.
Average, 10 Qns, Lympathy, Feb 23 08
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Lympathy
4562 plays
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  "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the second entry of my "Guitar Hero" setlist quizzes. I will provide you with the song and you will name the band. It is for "Guitar Hero II" (PS2) You don't have to play the game to know the answers! Have fun and good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, runaway_drive, Mar 06 09
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runaway_drive gold member
1431 plays
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  "Guitar Hero II" - Xbox 360   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the "Guitar Hero II" Game for the Xbox 360.
Average, 10 Qns, Terpsdude8, Feb 23 08
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Terpsdude8
3142 plays
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  "Guitar Hero II"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz for "Guitar Hero II" for the PS2. You will find it very hard.
Average, 15 Qns, ps2sanandreas, Jun 16 09
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ps2sanandreas
517 plays

Guitar Hero II Trivia Questions
1. What is the first song in the game?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: Shout At The Devil

"Shout At The Devil" is in the first tier. It was made by Motley Crue. It is the encore song for the first tier in the Xbox 360 version.

2. Which band released the song "Beast and the Harlot"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold released "Beast and The Harlot" on their 2005 album "City Of Evil". "Beast and the Harlot" is on the eighth tier of the game. The album name "City of Evil" is mentioned in the lyrics.

3. What color guitar is bundled with this PS2 game?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!

Answer: Red

The black guitar is bundled with the original "Guitar Hero". The white guitar is bundled with the Xbox 360 version of "Guitar Hero 2". The guitar is a cherry red Gibson SG, unlike the Xbox's White Gibson X-Plorer.

4. A feature of "Guitar Hero II" is its unique controller. It is a design based on an actual guitar produced by Gibson. What type of guitar is the Xbox 360 version based on?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: Gibson Explorer

Nicknamed the Gibson X-plorer it is white and usually comes with a sticker pack. The Playstation 2 version's controller is based on the Gibson SG.

5. Which song does the Suicidal Tendencies have in the game?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: Institutionalized

"Institutionalized" is in the last tier. It is accompanied by the song "Free Bird".

6. Which band released "Heart-Shaped Box"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Nirvana

"Heart-Shaped Box" is released by the grunge band Nirvana. Some of their other hits include the famous "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Negative Creep", "In Bloom" and "Lithium". "Heart-Shaped Box" was released on Nirvana's 1993 album "In Utero".

7. What song is unlocked after beating "Tattooed Love Boys"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: War Pigs

"War Pigs" is the encore song for the third tier. It was made by Black Sabbath.

8. Which band released the song "Killing In The Name"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Rage Against The Machine

"Killing In The Name" is released on Rage Against The Machine's 1992 self-titled debut album. They are known as a very political band and some of the lyrics in the song include their political edge.

9. Which Nirvana song is featured in this game?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!

Answer: "Heart-Shaped Box"

"Heart-Shaped Box" is in the second tier 'Amp-Warmers'. It is a mild song to play on any level. It is one of Nirvana's top songs to this date.

10. The game features five coloured frets. Orange is used for the higher pitched notes. Which fret is used for the lower pitched notes?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: Green

The order of pitch is from lowest to highest; green, red, yellow, blue, orange. Blue and orange are used only in harder difficulties, although there are rare exceptions in some downloadable songs.

11. Which band made "Who Was In My Room Last Night"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: Butthole Surfers

"Who Was In My Room Last Night?" is accompanied by "Cherry Pie". It is in the fourth tier.

12. Which band released the song "Monkey Wrench"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Foo Fighters

"Monkey Wrench" was released on Foo Fighters' 1997 album "The Colour And The Shape". Other songs from this album include "Everlong", "Walking After You" and "Enough Space". Monkey Steals The Peach is actually a real band and released the song "Guitar Hero" on the debut of the "Guitar Hero" franchise.

13. Where is the "Blackout Bar" located?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II" - Xbox 360

Answer: Providence, RI

The bar's stage is covered in black and white swirls, adding a hypnotic effect. The bar is one of two areas located in New England.

14. Which band released the song "Them Bones"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Alice In Chains

"Them Bones" was released on Alice In Chains' 1992 album, "Dirt". Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Nirvana are also fellow grunge bands.

15. In North America, when was the game released for the Playstation 2?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!

Answer: November 7, 2006

November 15 was when Australia got the game, November 24 was when the United Kingdom got the game, and November 30 was when Europe got the game. The game was released a little over a year after the original game.

16. Who are the three guitarists you unlock?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II" - Xbox 360

Answer: Clive Winston, Grim Ripper, Xavier Stone

Grim Ripper has a unique guitar, the Scythe, that he can only play. All other guitarists can not play that guitar and have a choice of all other guitars.

17. Increasing the score multiplier in "Guitar Hero II" requires the player to string together a series of notes without making an error. When 'Star-Power' is used, what is the highest multiplier possible in single player?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: x8

A series of 40 notes played correctly produces a x4 multiplier. 'Star-Power' doubles the multiplier creating a maximum of x8. Another facet of the game is that 'Star-Power' is much more lenient on mistakes, adding a tactical element to the game.

18. Which band released the song "Sweet Child O' Mine"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Guns N' Roses

"Sweet Child O' Mine" was released on Guns N' Roses' debut 1987 album "Appetite For Destruction". "Appetite For Destruction" also features the songs "Welcome to The Jungle", "Out ta Get Me", "It's So Easy", "Rocket Queen", "Paradise City" and "Think About You". Slash, the guitarist of Guns N' Roses, was featured as a playable character in the video game "Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock".

19. What is the very first song on the game?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!

Answer: "Shout at the Devil" by Mötley Crüe

All of these songs are in the first tier 'Opening Licks' with the encore song being "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight" by Spinal Tap. All of these songs are mild songs to play on any level of difficulty. None of these songs are master recordings, so they don't sound like the original song itself.

20. What is unique about the songs you can unlock?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II" - Xbox 360

Answer: When you play them, a fact about the band is shown on the loading screen.

An example of a fact is for the band "All That Remains", the guitarist recommended the band to his teacher, and they both end up joining the band. Another example is for the band "The Last Vegas", they recommend turning the volume as loud as possible while playing.

21. "Guitar Hero II" features four different difficulties. Which is the most difficult?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: Expert

The difficulties are; Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert. All difficulties feature the same songs (although Easy is limited) and as the difficulties progress, more notes are added and the playing speed is quicker.

22. Which guitar do you unlock if you beat every song with 5 stars on expert?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: The Log

You get the Snaketapus when you beat hard mode, you get the Fish when you beat easy mode, and you get the Eyeball when you beat every song on 5-stars on hard. The Grim Ripper uses the scythe.

23. Which band released the song "Stop"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Jane's Addiction

"Stop" was released on Jane's Addiction's 1990 album "Ritual de lo Habitual". Jane's Addiction's guitarist Dave Navarro has also played in Red Hot Chili Peppers.

24. At the conclusion of "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight", what unusual event occurs?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: The drummer spontaneously combusts

This song is a Spinal Tap cover. The drummer spontaneously combusting is thought to be a reference to the documentry "This is Spinal Tap".

25. How much does the Gibson EDS-1275 cost?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II"

Answer: $1250

You can buy the Gibson EDS-1275 at the store in the guitar section. The store is only available in medium, hard, and expert mode.

26. Which band released the song "YYZ"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Rush

"YYZ" was released on Rush's album "Moving Pictures". Rush is a Canadian rock band.

27. Which character can be bought from the store?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero 2" (PS2) Rock On!

Answer: Grim Reaper

The Grim Reaper looks really good in this game. In the 80's version, he wears 3D glasses and a huge clock (Flava Flav), but he looks normal in this game. The Grim Reaper comes with his own guitar, a skeleton-type guitar. He is also the most expensive character in the game.

28. Which encore song is the final in the game?

From Quiz Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)

Answer: "Free Bird"

The classic song by Lynyrd Skynyrd is considered by many to be the most difficult in the game. It contains more notes than any other track. At the conclusion of the song you complete career mode (easier said than done).

29. Which band released the song "Last Child"?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II": Setlist!

Answer: Aerosmith

"Last Child" was released on Aerosmith's 1976 album, "Rocks". Other songs on the album include "Back In The Saddle", "Rat's in The Cellar" and "Combination".

30. What is the first sponsorship you get?

From Quiz "Guitar Hero II" - Xbox 360

Answer: Ernie Ball

You earn this sponsorship by starting a new difficulty in career mode. Every time you complete an area, you get a new sponsorship.

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