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Metallica Mayhem! Trivia Quiz

Formed in the early 1980s, Metallica is still crushing audiences all over the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. Take this quiz to see how much you think you know about one of Heavy Metal's most legendary groups.

A multiple-choice quiz by TheWOPR. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
TheWOPR

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,197

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1161

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 89 (7/10), Guest 194 (4/10), Guest 96 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The song "Until It Sleeps" from Metallica's 1996 album "Load" was known by what title before being officially recorded? Hint

Mouldy

F.O.B.D.

Awaken

M.A.C.J.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Metallica was nominated for a Grammy Award for their 1988 album "...And Justice For All" but lost to which progressive rock group? Hint

Queensryche

Yes

Genesis

Jethro Tull

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Question 3 of 10

3. Guitarist Kirk Hammett is of which three ethnic backgrounds? Hint

Cuban, French, Iranian

German, Irish, Korean

Filipino, Irish, Spanish

Italian, Potuguese, Japanese

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous musician was considered for the job of producer for 1988's "...And Justice For All"? Hint

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath

JImmy Page of Led Zeppelin

Geddy Lee of Rush

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following titles has NOT appeared on a Metallica album? Hint

Where The Wild Things Are

Bad Attitude

Loverman

Prince Charming

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the end of their 1987 release "Garage Days Re-Revisited", Metallica humorously parodies about 15 seconds of which classic heavy metal song? Hint

"Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest

'War Pigs" by Black Sabbath

"Run To The Hills" by Iron Maiden

"Ace of Spades" by Motorhead

7. Metallica's '88-'89 "Damaged Justice Tour" featured an elaborate Roman temple backdrop with a large statue of Lady Justice. What was the nickname given to the Lady Justice statue by the band? Hint

Ethel

Gwen

Doris

Gail

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Question 8 of 10

8. Former bassist Jason Newsted quit the band in which year? Hint

2003

2000

2001

2002

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which guitarist of another metal band has filled in for James Hetfield for several shows in 1986 and 1992 when James was injured? Hint

John Marshall of Metal Church

Rob Cannavino of Overkill

Eric Peterson of Testament

Scott Ian of Anthrax

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these bass players auditioned for Metallica after Jason Newsted's departure? Hint

Duff McKagen of Guns 'n Roses

Twiggy Ramirez of Marilyn Manson

Johnny April of Staind

Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The song "Until It Sleeps" from Metallica's 1996 album "Load" was known by what title before being officially recorded?

Answer: F.O.B.D.

"Mouldy" was an early title for the song "Hero of The Day" from the same album.

2. Metallica was nominated for a Grammy Award for their 1988 album "...And Justice For All" but lost to which progressive rock group?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Metallica had performed the single "One" from the Grammy nominated "...And Justice For All" live at the awards show before the loss.

3. Guitarist Kirk Hammett is of which three ethnic backgrounds?

Answer: Filipino, Irish, Spanish

Kirk, whose mom is Filipino-Spanish and father is Irish, was born November 18, 1962 in San Francisco.

4. Which famous musician was considered for the job of producer for 1988's "...And Justice For All"?

Answer: Geddy Lee of Rush

When this idea didn't work out, Metallica hired producer Mike Clink, who was soon replaced by Flemming Rasmussen. Flemming had worked with Metallica on their two previous albums.

5. Which of the following titles has NOT appeared on a Metallica album?

Answer: Bad Attitude

The correct title is "Attitude", which appears on 1997's "ReLoad".

6. At the end of their 1987 release "Garage Days Re-Revisited", Metallica humorously parodies about 15 seconds of which classic heavy metal song?

Answer: "Run To The Hills" by Iron Maiden

The band intentionally butchered the song which is unlisted on the out of print original release.

7. Metallica's '88-'89 "Damaged Justice Tour" featured an elaborate Roman temple backdrop with a large statue of Lady Justice. What was the nickname given to the Lady Justice statue by the band?

Answer: Doris

The head of the statue can be seen decorating the band's San Rafael, CA rehearsal space in the 2004 documentary "Some Kind of Monster".

8. Former bassist Jason Newsted quit the band in which year?

Answer: 2001

Jason joined the band in 1986 after original bassist Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash while on tour.

9. Which guitarist of another metal band has filled in for James Hetfield for several shows in 1986 and 1992 when James was injured?

Answer: John Marshall of Metal Church

John Marshall can be seen onstage with Metallica in 1992 on the "A Year and A Half in The Life Of Metallica" DVD.

10. Which of these bass players auditioned for Metallica after Jason Newsted's departure?

Answer: Twiggy Ramirez of Marilyn Manson

Twiggy Ramirez, whose real name is Jeordie White, was also a member of the group A Perfect Circle.

Source: Author TheWOPR

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