How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Judas Priest, Rock Goddess, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, Twisted Sister, Poison, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Heavy Pettin, Motörhead
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. Which band performed ‘Living After Midnight’ inspired by late-night studio sessions in 1980?
- A Judas Priest
- B Iron Maiden
- C Metallica
2. What is the primary theme of the Rock Goddess song ‘My Angel’ ?
- A Children’s fairy tales
- B Young love
- C Lost friendships
3. ‘The Trooper’ by Iron Maiden is inspired by which historical event?
- A The American Civil War
- B The Battle of Balaclava
- C The French Revolution
4. Which iconic figure is referenced in the Def Leppard hit ‘Photograph’ ?
- A Marilyn Monroe
- B Elvis Presley
- C Mick Jagger
5. Who was the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath’s ‘Neon Knights’ ?
- A Ozzy Osbourne
- B Ronnie James Dio
- C Tony Martin
6. ‘I Am (I’m Me)’ was a breakthrough hit for which glam metal band?
- A Ratt
- B Twisted Sister
- C W.A.S.P.
7. What type of setting is featured in the music video for Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ ?
- A A concert hall
- B A restaurant
- C A school gym
8. Which band’s single included cannon blasts for a dramatic finish in ‘For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)’ ?
- A AC/DC
- B Led Zeppelin
- C Aerosmith
9. Iron Maiden’s ‘Run to the Hills’ depicts the conflict between Native Americans and which other group?
- A British Colonists
- B Spanish Conquistadors
- C American cavalry
10. Which song by Saxon takes place at Bodiam Castle in its music video?
- A ‘Denim and Leather’
- B ‘Power and the Glory’
- C ‘Wheels of Steel’
11. Who produced Heavy Pettin’s debut album containing ‘Rock Me’ ?
- A Brian May
- B Rick Rubin
- C Bob Rock
12. What substance is referenced in Motörhead’s ‘Motorhead’ as an allusion to Lemmy’s lifestyle?
- A Alcohol
- B Amphetamines
- C Marijuana
Tracklist
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1 . Judas Priest – Living After MidnightFeatured on the 1980 album “British Steel“.
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2 . Rock Goddess – My AngelFeatured on the 1983 album “Rock Goddess”.
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3 . Iron Maiden – The TrooperFeatured on the 1983 album “Piece of Mind”.
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4 . Def Leppard – PhotographFeatured on the 1983 album “Pyromania“.
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5 . Black Sabbath – Neon KnightsFeatured on the 1980 album “Heaven And Hell“.
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6 . Twisted Sister – I Am [I’m Me]Featured on the 1983 album “You Can’t Stop Rock ‘n’ Roll”.
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7 . Poison – Nothin’ But A Good TimeFeatured on the 1988 album “Open Up and Say… Ahh!”.
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8 . AC/DC – For Those About To Rock [We Salute You]Featured on the 1981 album “For Those About to Rock We Salute You“.
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9 . Iron Maiden – Run To The HillsFeatured on the 1982 album “The Number of the Beast“.
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10 . Saxon – Power And The GloryFeatured on the 1983 album “Power & the Glory”.
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11 . Heavy Pettin – Rock MeFeatured on the 1983 album “Lettin Loose”. |
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12 . Motörhead – MotorheadFeatured on the 1977 album “Motörhead”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Judas Priest famously created ‘Living After Midnight’ during late-night studio sessions. The song captures the rebellious spirit of rock and metal music.
2. ‘My Angel’ by Rock Goddess explores themes of young love, showcasing the band’s heavy metal style with heartfelt emotion.
3. ‘The Trooper’ by Iron Maiden draws from the Battle of Balaclava, part of the Crimean War, and famously includes references to Tennyson’s poem.
4. While ‘Photograph’ by Def Leppard is popularly thought to pay tribute to Marilyn Monroe, Joe Elliott mentions it touches on broader themes of desire.
5. ‘Neon Knights’ marked Ronnie James Dio’s debut as lead vocalist with Black Sabbath, a significant shift in the band’s musical direction.
6. Twisted Sister gained popularity with ‘I Am (I’m Me),’ a defining moment in glam metal, achieving notable chart success in the UK.
7. Poison’s ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ features a music video set in a restaurant, where a worker escapes to enjoy the band’s performance.
8. AC/DC’s ‘For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)’ is known for its unique use of cannon blasts, blending rock tradition with theatrical flair.
9. ‘Run to the Hills’ by Iron Maiden presents the Native American perspective against the American cavalry, focusing on historical conflict.
10. Saxon’s ‘Power and the Glory’ video was filmed at Bodiam Castle, featuring the band in an imaginative medieval-style setting.
11. Heavy Pettin’s ‘Rock Me’ album was produced by Brian May, marking his first venture into producing for a band outside Queen.
12. Lemmy’s ‘Motorhead’ nods to amphetamines, reflecting his fast-paced lifestyle and lending the band’s music a raw edge.
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