How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pantera, L7, Magnum, Cry Of Love, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, McAuley Schenker Group, Love/Hate, Gun, The Wildhearts, Skid Row, W.A.S.P.
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
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1 . Pantera – WalkFeatured on the 1992 album “Vulgar Display of Power“.
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2 . L7 – Pretend We’re DeadFeatured on the 1992 album “Bricks Are Heavy”.
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3 . Magnum – Heartbroke And BustedFeatured on the 1990 album “Goodnight L.A.”.
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4 . Cry Of Love – Bad ThingFeatured on the 1993 album “Brother”.
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5 . Iron Maiden – Be Quick Or Be DeadFeatured on the 1992 album “Fear of the Dark”.
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6 . Megadeth – Skin O’ My TeethFeatured on the 1992 album “Countdown to Extinction”.
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7 . McAuley Schenker Group – AnytimeFeatured on the 1989 album “Save Yourself”.
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8 . Love/Hate – Wasted In AmericaFeatured on the 1992 album “Wasted in America”.
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9 . Gun – Steal Your FireFeatured on the 1992 album “Gallus”.
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10 . The Wildhearts – Caffeine BombFeatured on the 1993 album “Earth vs the Wildhearts”.
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11 . Skid Row – Slave To The GrindFeatured on the 1991 album “Slave to the Grind”. |
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12 . W.A.S.P. – The IdolFeatured on the 1992 album “The Crimson Idol”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dimebag Darrell’s guitar riffs feature prominently in “Walk,” composed in the 12/8 time signature. The song’s creation reflects a mix of concert inspiration and Anselmo’s introspective lyrics.
2. L7’s track criticizes the political and social climate of the Reagan/Bush era. It started with a personal breakup and became larger commentary on society.
3. “Heartbroke and Busted” features “Hangin’ Tree” as its B-side. This was the last chart success for Magnum before their compilation inclusion.
4. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, “Bad Thing” represents Cry of Love’s Southern rock roots. Their work garnered praise for its robust guitar and bass elements.
5. “Be Quick or Be Dead” addresses several financial scandals, particularly the Robert Maxwell incident. Iron Maiden combined quick tempo with sharp political critique.
6. The song’s title, referencing “by the skin of my teeth,” draws from the Bible and highlights a personal crisis narrative within Megadeth’s oeuvre.
7. McAuley Schenker Group’s “Anytime” begins with a keyboard introduction. The melodic rock tune calls for understanding and reconciliation.
8. Love/Hate toured with Ozzy Osbourne after “Wasted in America” was released. The album balanced between metal and mainstream influences.
9. Gun hails from Glasgow, Scotland. Their album “Gallus” features the track “Steal Your Fire,” showcasing their hard rock prowess.
10. The Wildhearts’ video for “Caffeine Bomb” included a memorable soup-vomiting scene. This visual garnered press attention and required TV edits.
11. Skid Row’s “Slave to the Grind” features cover art inspired by Caravaggio’s “Burial of St. Lucy.” The album marked a heavier, more socially conscious direction for the band.
12. In “The Idol,” Jonathan Steel navigates his turbulent rise in the fictional rock opera presented by W.A.S.P. Scenes from the video illuminate his reflective journey.
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