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Flotsam And Jetsam! Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz dedicated to the most underrated metal band in the world!

A multiple-choice quiz by black_death. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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261,220

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Flotsam And Jetsam's first album? Hint

Doomsday For The Deciever

The Spiders Lullaby

Divine Intervension

The Number Of The Beast

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Question 2 of 10

2. What member of Flotsam And Jetsam left the group to join Metallica? Hint

Jason Ward

Robert Trujillo

Jason Newsted

Troy Gregory

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Question 3 of 10

3. From what city did Flotsam and Jetsam get their start? Hint

Sacramento, California

Phoenix, AZ

Miami, Florida

Seatle, Washington

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song does NOT appear on the album "Cuatro"? Hint

Swatting At Flies

Chemical Noose

Wading Through The Darkness

Secret Square

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the original name of the band, before Flotsam and Jetsam? Hint

Gangster

Exodus

Legacy

Annihilator

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Question 6 of 10

6. From which novel did the band get the name Flotsam And Jetsam? Hint

Lord Of The Rings

Harry Potter

The Stand

Moby Dick

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Question 7 of 10

7. What singer replaced original singer, Eric A.K.? Hint

Chuck Billy

James Rivera

Steve Souza

James Hetfield

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Question 8 of 10

8. What compilation did Flotsam & Jetsam appear on prior to signing a deal with Metal Blade? Hint

Metal Massacre V

Metal Massacre VII

Metal Massacre II

Metal Massacre III

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Elton John song was covered on the "No Place For Disgrace" album? Hint

Saturday Night's Alright For FIghting

Bennie and The Jets

Rocket Man

Pinball Wizard

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the definition of Flotam and Jetsam? Hint

Wild and crazy person

Two rivers found in North America

Hockey play that confuses the other team

Objects found in the ocean that came from a ship

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Flotsam And Jetsam's first album?

Answer: Doomsday For The Deciever

"Doomsday For The Deciever" was released in 1986. "Divine Intervention" is by Slayer, "The Spiders Lullaby" is by King Diamond, and "The Number Of The Beast" is by Iron Maiden.

2. What member of Flotsam And Jetsam left the group to join Metallica?

Answer: Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted played bass and wrote almost all the lyrics for "Doomsday For The Deciever" before leaving for Metallica. Robert Trujillo replaced Newsted after he left Metallica, Troy Gregory replaced Newsted after he left F & J, and Jason Ward replaced Gregory.

3. From what city did Flotsam and Jetsam get their start?

Answer: Phoenix, AZ

Other famous people who hail from Pheonix inlcude Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Alice Cooper, and comedian David Spade.

4. What song does NOT appear on the album "Cuatro"?

Answer: Chemical Noose

"Chemical Noose" apears on the "Unnatural Selection" album. All other songs listed appear on the "Cuatro" album.

5. What was the original name of the band, before Flotsam and Jetsam?

Answer: Gangster

Legacy is the original name of the band Testament. Exodus and Annihilator are two other metal bands.

6. From which novel did the band get the name Flotsam And Jetsam?

Answer: Lord Of The Rings

The band found the name in a chapter of the second book, "Two Towers".

7. What singer replaced original singer, Eric A.K.?

Answer: James Rivera

James Rivera was also the front man for Helstar, Seven Witches, and Vicious Rumors. Chuck Billy is the singer for Testament. Steve Souza is the former singer for Exodus. James Hetfield is the singer for Metallica.

8. What compilation did Flotsam & Jetsam appear on prior to signing a deal with Metal Blade?

Answer: Metal Massacre VII

Other unsigned bands that have appeared on "Metal Massacre" compilations: Metallica was featured on "Metal Massacre I", Overkill was on "Metal Massacre II" and Slayer appeared on the third release.

9. What Elton John song was covered on the "No Place For Disgrace" album?

Answer: Saturday Night's Alright For FIghting

"Saturday Night's Alright" was featured on Elton John's album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".

10. What is the definition of Flotam and Jetsam?

Answer: Objects found in the ocean that came from a ship

"Flotsam" describes items found floating in the ocean, usually after a shipwreck, while "jetsam" is the act of throwing objects into the ocean, usually during an emergency.

Source: Author black_death

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