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Quiz about Guitar Gods of 80s Metal
Quiz about Guitar Gods of 80s Metal

Guitar Gods of 80s Metal Trivia Quiz


If you love 80's metal like I do, here is a quiz to test your true metal knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by Devils15. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Devils15
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
330,653
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
732
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 163 (10/15), Guest 67 (14/15), Guest 72 (14/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who is the Swedish guitar giant known as "The King of Shred Guitar"? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This legendary guitarist started his music career in a band called Mammoth with his brother Alex. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which guitar great started his career with Frank Zappa, before moving on to much bigger endeavors? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. This young guitar genius tragically lost his life in a plane crash in 1982, after only two albums with Ozzy Osbourne. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. After being kicked out of Metallica, which guitar giant went on to form Megadeth? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which guitarists provide the dual guitar attack of Judas Priest? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who is the former guitarist of the 1980's metal band Dokken? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This guitarist joined the band Mickey Ratt in 1980, before moving on to join Ozzy Osbourne in 1982. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. He would never "Runaway" from "Giving Love a Bad Name" in the state of "New Jersey". Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who was born Saul Hudson on July 23, 1965? (Hint..he goes by a one word name). Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who is the progressive metal guitar icon who was the founder of the band Fates Warning? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which artist was the former guitarist for Racer X and later the band Mr.Big? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who was the founding member of the 1980's metal band Armored Saint? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This guitarist was in the band Exodus, before leaving to join Metallica. Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. These guitarists are founding members of legendary thrash metal band Slayer. Which two are they? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is the Swedish guitar giant known as "The King of Shred Guitar"?

Answer: Yngwie Malmsteen

Malmsteen started his music career with the band Steeler that featured singer Ron Keel on vocals. His current singer is former Judas Priest/Iced Earth screamer Tim "Ripper" Owens.
2. This legendary guitarist started his music career in a band called Mammoth with his brother Alex.

Answer: Eddie Van Halen

Eddie has recently added his son Wolfgang to the band as their bass player. He is also famous for the red and white "Frankenstein" guitar.
3. Which guitar great started his career with Frank Zappa, before moving on to much bigger endeavors?

Answer: Steve Vai

Steve performs regularly on the G3 tour with former teacher Joe Satriani. He has also performed with David Lee Roth and Whitesnake.
4. This young guitar genius tragically lost his life in a plane crash in 1982, after only two albums with Ozzy Osbourne.

Answer: Randy Rhoads

Rhoads was originally a member of Quiet Riot before leaving to join Ozzy. He was only 25 years old when he died.
5. After being kicked out of Metallica, which guitar giant went on to form Megadeth?

Answer: Dave Mustaine

Mustaine was in the band Panic before joining Metallica in 1981. He also produced the debut album for the band Sanctuary in 1988. His side project MD.45, featured vocalist Lee Ving of the punk band Fear.
6. Which guitarists provide the dual guitar attack of Judas Priest?

Answer: Glenn Tipton & K.K. Downing

Judas Priest recently released the concept album "Nostradamus" in 2008. Downing and bassist Ian hill formed Priest in 1969. Tipton has released two solo albums, "Baptizm of Fire" in 1997, and "Edge of the World" in 2006.
7. Who is the former guitarist of the 1980's metal band Dokken?

Answer: George Lynch

Lynch went on to form Lynch Mob in 1989. Tensions between singer Don Dokken have kept George from returning to the band permanently. George is also an avid weightlifter.
8. This guitarist joined the band Mickey Ratt in 1980, before moving on to join Ozzy Osbourne in 1982.

Answer: Jake E. Lee

Jake performed on "Bark at the Moon" in 1983, and "The Ultimate Sin" in 1986. He left Ozzy's band to form the blues rock driven band Badlands in 1988.
9. He would never "Runaway" from "Giving Love a Bad Name" in the state of "New Jersey".

Answer: Richie Sambora

Sambora replaced original Bon Jovi guitarist Dave Sabo, who went on to play in Skid Row. He is part owner (with Jon Bon Jovi), of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
10. Who was born Saul Hudson on July 23, 1965? (Hint..he goes by a one word name).

Answer: Slash

Slash of course was in Guns 'n' Roses, before leaving to form Slash's Snakepit, and later Velvet Revolver.
11. Who is the progressive metal guitar icon who was the founder of the band Fates Warning?

Answer: Jim Matheos

Jim formed Fates Warning in 1983. The band has released ten studio albums, and two live albums.
12. Which artist was the former guitarist for Racer X and later the band Mr.Big?

Answer: Paul Gilbert

Paul has released an amazing 16 solo albums in his career. He joined Joe Satriani and John Petrucci (Dream Theater) for the 2007 G3 tour.
13. Who was the founding member of the 1980's metal band Armored Saint?

Answer: Dave Prichard

Dave passed away from Leukemia on February 27, 1990. "Raising Fear" was his last album. Singer John Bush later went on to sing lead vocals for the band Anthrax.
14. This guitarist was in the band Exodus, before leaving to join Metallica.

Answer: Kirk Hammett

Kirk joined Metallica in 1983 after replacing original guitarist Dave Mustaine. He took private lessons from guitar legend Joe Satriani.
15. These guitarists are founding members of legendary thrash metal band Slayer. Which two are they?

Answer: Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman

Slayer was formed in California in 1981. King has contributed guest appearances on songs by Beastie Boys ("No Sleep till Brooklyn"), and Hatebreed ("Final Prayer"). Jeff is a war buff, most notably WW2 and Nazi Germany. He is a life long fan of the Oakland Raiders.
Source: Author Devils15

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