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History of Metallica! Trivia Quiz

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!

A multiple-choice quiz by BVBLuke18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
BVBLuke18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,640

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
232

Last 3 plays: Guest 210 (9/10), Guest 62 (6/10), Guest 194 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

Robert Plant

Rod Stewart

Lou Reed

Paul McCartney

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Question 2 of 10

2. Metallica's third studio album 'Master of Puppets' was released worldwide in March 1986, but in what country was it recorded? Hint

The United States

Germany

Denmark

Australia

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2001, Metallica won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance along with Michel Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. With which song did they win this award? Hint

Orion

The Call of Ktulu

Master of Puppets

Wherever I May Roam

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who (alongside the band) produced Metallica's 1984 album 'Ride the Lightning'? Hint

Rick Rubin

Tom Allom

Bob Rock

Flemming Rasmussen

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 2008 album 'Death Magnetic' debuted at number one on Billboard's album chart in the USA. How many consecutive albums did that make to debut at number one for Metallica? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Metallica are popularly seen as pioneers of heavy metal music. Alongside three other metal titans in Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, they make up which group? Hint

The Big Four

The Thrash Four

The Huge Four

The Heavy Metal Four

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Question 7 of 10

7. Guitarist Kirk Hammett joined the band in 1983 following the departure of Dave Mustaine. But what band did he play in before this? Hint

Fear Factory

Coal Chamber

Pantera

Exodus

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many of the founding members of Metallica appeared on the album 'Death Magnetic'? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which company has made guitars for Metallica including the KH2 and Snakebyte? Hint

Gibson USA

ESP Guitars

Fender USA

Jackson Guitars

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the official music video for 'I Disappear', which band member can be seen jumping out of a building? Hint

Lars Ulrich

James Hetfield

Rob Trujillo

Kirk Hammett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Lou Reed

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

2. Metallica's third studio album 'Master of Puppets' was released worldwide in March 1986, but in what country was it recorded?

Answer: Denmark

The album was recorded at Copenhagen's Sweet Silence Studios, and is the last studio album to feature the late, great bassist, Cliff Burton.

3. In 2001, Metallica won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance along with Michel Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. With which song did they win this award?

Answer: The Call of Ktulu

'The Call of Ktulu' gains it's name from a character in the H.P Lovecraft book entitled 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth'.

4. Who (alongside the band) produced Metallica's 1984 album 'Ride the Lightning'?

Answer: Flemming Rasmussen

Rasmussen also produced Metallica's '...And Justice for All' in 1988.

5. The 2008 album 'Death Magnetic' debuted at number one on Billboard's album chart in the USA. How many consecutive albums did that make to debut at number one for Metallica?

Answer: 5

'The Black Album', 'Load', 'ReLoad', 'St. Anger' and 'Death Magnetic' have all achieved number one status for Metallica.

6. Metallica are popularly seen as pioneers of heavy metal music. Alongside three other metal titans in Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, they make up which group?

Answer: The Big Four

The Big Four performed together on stage for the first time at the Sonisphere Festival on June 16, 2010 in Poland.

7. Guitarist Kirk Hammett joined the band in 1983 following the departure of Dave Mustaine. But what band did he play in before this?

Answer: Exodus

Kirk Hammett is commonly cited as one of the best guitarists ever. This was backed up when 'Rolling Stone' magazine ranked him 11th in their list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

8. How many of the founding members of Metallica appeared on the album 'Death Magnetic'?

Answer: 2

According to Lars Ulrich, Metallica was formed when vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield responded to a newspaper ad. The first line-up was completed by bassist Ron McGoveny and guitarist Dave Mustaine. They were both kicked out of the band.

9. Which company has made guitars for Metallica including the KH2 and Snakebyte?

Answer: ESP Guitars

In 2011 ESP released an updated KH2 designed by Kirk Hammett and a Snakebyte guitar designed by James Hetfield.

10. In the official music video for 'I Disappear', which band member can be seen jumping out of a building?

Answer: Lars Ulrich

'I Disappear' was used as part of the soundtrack for 'Mission Impossible 2' starring Tom Cruise (who can also be seen in the music video.

Source: Author BVBLuke18

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