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Quiz about History of Metal Who Started What
Quiz about History of Metal Who Started What

History of Metal: Who Started What? Quiz

This quiz is for Metal Heads. Answer the following questions about the bands that started their own genres.

A multiple-choice quiz by pandoraomega. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
pandoraomega
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,287
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
450
Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (7/10), dannmeat34 (6/10), Guest 68 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Though there maybe some dispute on the subject, most people agree this British band started the genre known as Heavy Metal, forming in 1969? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Here come the British again. This band forming in 1969, with their first full length album coming out in 1974 called "Rocka Rolla". They invented the Power Metal sound in 1977 with their third album titled "Sin after Sin", Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Forming in 1979, originally considered Black Metal, now this band is considered the first Thrash band with their first release entitled "Welcome to Hell". Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Though there is some controversy on the topic, this band from Sweden, named after an infamous countess who killed as many as 700 women, and headed by a man named Quorthon, are considered the first true Black Metal band. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. This band, forming in 1975, combined punk with Heavy Metal to create Speed Metal. At one point called the fastest band in the world, their first album came out in 1977 under the same name as the band. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This band, hailing from England, took Hardcore Punk and sped it up with heavier guitar and super fast paced drumming. They formed in 1981 but their first release didn't come until 1987, entitled "Scum", forming what is now called Grindcore. Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. This American band beat Death by one year, making them the first Death Metal band ever with the album "Seven Churches" coming out in 1985. Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. With Bathory as a precursor, this band from Norway is considered the first true Viking Metal band. Forming in 1991, their first release entitled "Vikingligr Veldi" came out in 1994. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. These two bands will have to fight it out for first Folk Metal band. Both formed in 1997, both released their first albums in 1999, and both are from Finland. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Taking a cue from Black Sabbath, this band formed the first Doom Metal band. Forming in 1984 their first release came in 1986 titled "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Though there maybe some dispute on the subject, most people agree this British band started the genre known as Heavy Metal, forming in 1969?

Answer: Black Sabbath

 Black Sabbath didn't release their first full length until 1970, entitled "Black Sabbath".
2. Here come the British again. This band forming in 1969, with their first full length album coming out in 1974 called "Rocka Rolla". They invented the Power Metal sound in 1977 with their third album titled "Sin after Sin",

Answer: Judas Priest

 Rob Halford joined the band in 1973 and was the lead singer for nineteen years, then did some solo projects and rejoined the band in 2003.
3. Forming in 1979, originally considered Black Metal, now this band is considered the first Thrash band with their first release entitled "Welcome to Hell".

Answer: Venom

 Forming in 1979, Venom released "Welcome to Hell" in 1981. Thought to be satanic the lead singer founding member Kronos stated later they did it as a joke.
4. Though there is some controversy on the topic, this band from Sweden, named after an infamous countess who killed as many as 700 women, and headed by a man named Quorthon, are considered the first true Black Metal band.

Answer: Bathory

 Bathory formed in 1983 by founding member Quorthon (his real name was Tomas Forsberg). Originally a Thrash band their first full album titled "Bathory" is considered the first true Black Metal album. Quorthon died in his home on June 3rd 2004 at the age of 38 of heart failure.
5. This band, forming in 1975, combined punk with Heavy Metal to create Speed Metal. At one point called the fastest band in the world, their first album came out in 1977 under the same name as the band.

Answer: Motorhead

 Lemmy Kilmister, prior to forming Motorhead, had already been in several Rock and Acid Rock bands.
6. This band, hailing from England, took Hardcore Punk and sped it up with heavier guitar and super fast paced drumming. They formed in 1981 but their first release didn't come until 1987, entitled "Scum", forming what is now called Grindcore.

Answer: Napalm Death

 Napalm Death's original singer Lee Dorian left the band and went back to taking a lead from bands like Black Sabbath and formed a Stoner/Doom band named Cathedral.
7. This American band beat Death by one year, making them the first Death Metal band ever with the album "Seven Churches" coming out in 1985.

Answer: Possessed

 Lead singer Jeff Becerra was shot during a home invasion and subsequently performs with the band from his wheelchair.
8. With Bathory as a precursor, this band from Norway is considered the first true Viking Metal band. Forming in 1991, their first release entitled "Vikingligr Veldi" came out in 1994.

Answer: Enslaved

 The band took their name from the Immortal demo track "Enslaved in Rot".
9. These two bands will have to fight it out for first Folk Metal band. Both formed in 1997, both released their first albums in 1999, and both are from Finland.

Answer: Shaman, Finntroll

 Although they are from Finland, Finntroll's lyrics are sung in Swedish.
10. Taking a cue from Black Sabbath, this band formed the first Doom Metal band. Forming in 1984 their first release came in 1986 titled "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus".

Answer: Candlemass

 Candlemass's founding members were originally televangelists.
Source: Author pandoraomega

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