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S&M Trivia Quiz

This quiz will focus on Metallica's special concert and album entitled "S&M".

A multiple-choice quiz by RedHook13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
RedHook13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,930

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
190

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Question 1 of 10

1. Metallica's "S&M" album was recorded with which orchestra group? Hint

San Francisco Symphony

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the conductor in charge of the orchestra on Metallica's "S&M"? Hint

Vince DiCola

Michael Kamen

Leonard Bernstein

Philip Glass

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Question 3 of 10

3. Metallica's "S&M" featured two original tracks; which of these is the name of one of those tracks? Hint

Three Leaf Clover

One Leaf Clover

Four Leaf Clover

No Leaf Clover

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the title of the second of the two original tracks on Metallica's "S&M?" Hint

+ Human

- Human

= Human

& Human

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Question 5 of 10

5. "S&M" was the final album recorded with which Metallica band member? Hint

Kirk Hammett

Dave Mustaine

Jason Newsted

Cliff Burton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Metallica song performed for the "S&M" album won a Grammy award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance? Hint

One

The Call of Ktulu

Enter Sandman

Nothing Else Matters

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Question 7 of 10

7. Metallica's "S&M" performance began with which song, originally composed by Italian composer Ennio Morricone for the film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"? Hint

Orion

O Fortuna

The Touch

The Ecstacy of Gold

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Question 8 of 10

8. Metallica's "S&M" album was released on April 23, 1999, one day after the live concert was recorded.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which California city did Metallica perform the "S&M" concert? Hint

Berkeley

Anaheim

San Francisco

Fresno

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do the initials of Metallica's "S&M" album stand for? Hint

Sex and Magic

Soft and Metal

Symphony and Metallica

Silver and Metallic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Metallica's "S&M" album was recorded with which orchestra group?

Answer: San Francisco Symphony

Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony collaborated to perform the "S&M" live album. Metallica's main recording studio is located in San Rafael, California, a city a few miles north of San Francisco.

2. Who was the conductor in charge of the orchestra on Metallica's "S&M"?

Answer: Michael Kamen

Composer Michael Kamen (1948-2003) conducted the San Francisco Symphony's performance during the "S&M" concert. Michael Kamen composed music for numerous movies and television series. Michael Kamen passed away in 2003 after suffering a heart attack.

3. Metallica's "S&M" featured two original tracks; which of these is the name of one of those tracks?

Answer: No Leaf Clover

"No Leaf Clover" was the name of one of two original tracks performed at "S&M." "No Leaf Clover" would receive a singles release on March 13, 2000. The song would rank number one on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks list.

4. What was the title of the second of the two original tracks on Metallica's "S&M?"

Answer: - Human

"- Human" or "Minus Human" was the second of two original songs recorded during Metallica's "S&M" concert. This track did not receive as many accolades as "No Leaf Clover."

5. "S&M" was the final album recorded with which Metallica band member?

Answer: Jason Newsted

"S&M" was the final album recorded with bassist Jason Newsted. Newsted joined Metallica in 1986, following the death of Cliff Burton. He left Metallica in 2001 and was replaced by David Trujillo. His final song with Metallica was "I Disappear" a single written for the film "Mission: Impossible II" in 2000.

6. Which Metallica song performed for the "S&M" album won a Grammy award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance?

Answer: The Call of Ktulu

"The Call of Ktulu was originally released on the Metallica album "Ride the Lightning" in 1984. It received an orchestral remake for the "S&M" concert. It received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 2001.

7. Metallica's "S&M" performance began with which song, originally composed by Italian composer Ennio Morricone for the film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"?

Answer: The Ecstacy of Gold

"The Ecstacy of Gold" was first composed by Ennio Morricone to coincide with the film "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." Metallica usually opens concerts with a heavy metal rendition of the song. For "S&M", it also received a symphonic metal remake.

8. Metallica's "S&M" album was released on April 23, 1999, one day after the live concert was recorded.

Answer: False

The "S&M" concert was recorded on April 21-22, 1999. The live album was not released until November 23, 1999. The album ranked as high as number one in Sweden, Australia, Germany and Norway and as high as number two in America.

9. In which California city did Metallica perform the "S&M" concert?

Answer: Berkeley

Metallica's "S&M" concert was recorded live at the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California.

10. What do the initials of Metallica's "S&M" album stand for?

Answer: Symphony and Metallica

The initials of Metallica's "S&M" album stands for Symphony and Metallica. The logo featured an S in the shape of a clef and a jagged M taken from Metallica's logo.

Source: Author RedHook13

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