How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Poison, Magnum, Bonfire, Balaam And The Angel, Thunder, The Almighty, Dio, Skin, Tigertailz, Heaven & Hell, W.A.S.P., Michael Schenker Group
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. Which 1987 Poison hit features lyrics inspired by a classic rocker?
- A Eddie Cochran
- B Buddy Holly
- C Chuck Berry
2. Who provided additional backing vocals on Magnum’s “Rockin’ Chair”?
- A Tommy Funderburk
- B Michael Sadler
- C Both A and B
3. Which Bonfire album includes “Hard On Me,” released amidst band lineup changes?
- A Fireworks
- B Knock Out
- C Point Blank
4. From which genre did Balaam and the Angel transition in their song “I Took a Little”?
- A Glam Rock
- B Post-Punk
- C Psychedelic Rock
5. Who produced Thunder’s “Backstreet Symphony”?
- A Andy Taylor
- B Bob Ezrin
- C Mutt Lange
6. The Almighty’s “Addiction” marked a shift towards which musical style?
- A Punk Rock
- B Grunge
- C Industrial
7. Which 1984 Dio single has been covered by other artists and included in video compilations?
- A We Rock
- B Mystery
- C Holy Diver
8. What chart position did Skin’s “Look But Don’t Touch” achieve on the UK Official Singles Chart?
- A 21
- B 33
- C 45
9. Whose debut as a lead vocalist was marked by Tigertailz’s “Noise Level Critical”?
- A Jay Pepper
- B Pepsi Tate
- C Kim Hooker
10. Which Black Sabbath track was commissioned for the film *Heavy Metal* in 1981?
- A Heaven and Hell
- B The Mob Rules
- C Iron Man
11. What’s the B-side to the W.A.S.P. single “School Daze”?
- A Love Machine
- B Paint It Black
- C Wild Child
12. Which video game features Michael Schenker Group’s “Armed and Ready”?
- A Rock Band
- B Guitar Hero: Metallica
- C Dance Central
Tracklist
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1 . Poison – Talk Dirty To MeFeatured on the 1986 album “Look What the Cat Dragged In”.
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2 . Magnum – Rockin’ Chair
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3 . Bonfire – Hard On MeFeatured on the 1989 album “Point Blank “.
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4 . Balaam And The Angel – I Took A LittleFeatured on the 1989 album “Days Of Madness”.
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5 . Thunder – Backstreet SymphonyFeatured on the 1990 album “Backstreet Symphony”.
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6 . The Almighty – AddictionFeatured on the 1993 album “Powertrippin'”.
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7 . Dio – We RockFeatured on the 1984 album “The Last in Line”.
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8 . Skin – Look But Don’t TouchFeatured on the 1994 album “Skin”.
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9 . Tigertailz – Noise Level CriticalFeatured on the 1990 album “Bezerk”.
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10 . Heaven & Hell – The Mob Rules
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11 . W.A.S.P. – School DazeFeatured on the 1984 album “W.A.S.P.”. |
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12 . Michael Schenker Group – Armed And ReadyFeatured on the 1980 album “The Michael Schenker Group”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The poison riff was inspired by Eddie Cochran. C.C. DeVille brought this glam touch to their debut album, securing a top 40 hit.
2. “Rockin’ Chair” featured backing vocals from both Tommy Funderburk and Michael Sadler. The collaboration contributed to its sound.
3. “Hard On Me” is on “Point Blank,” released during a turbulent era for Bonfire. The album showcases contributions from the dismissed Hans Ziller.
4. Balaam and the Angel moved from post-punk to a rock sound in “I Took a Little.” This shift broadened their melodic appeal.
5. Andy Taylor produced Thunder’s “Backstreet Symphony.” His touch cemented their place in the hard rock revival.
6. The Almighty shifted towards grunge with “Addiction.” Its heavier sound marked a move from their punk-influenced past.
7. “We Rock” was a Dio single often covered and featured in compilations. Live performances captured its enduring appeal.
8. Skin’s “Look But Don’t Touch” reached number 33 on the UK chart. Its position showcased the band’s mainstream appeal.
9. Kim Hooker debuted as the lead vocalist on “Noise Level Critical.” His voice shaped Tigertailz’s pop-influenced glam metal.
10. “The Mob Rules” was used in *Heavy Metal*. The track’s powerful riff complemented the film’s visuals.
11. “Paint It Black” was the B-side to “School Daze.” The Rolling Stones cover provided contrast to the original W.A.S.P. track.
12. “Armed and Ready” is in Guitar Hero: Metallica. This cemented its status with a new generation of rock fans.
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