How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Motörhead, KISS, Metallica, Foo Fighters, W.A.S.P., Faith No More, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Yngwie Malmsteen, Megadeth, Twisted Sister, AC/DC
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 438 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which Motörhead album features the track “I’m So Bad (Baby I Don’t Care)”?
- A Orgasmatron
- B Iron Fist
- C 1916
2. What was the first single released from Kiss’s album *Monster*?
- A All for the Love of Rock & Roll
- B Hell or Hallelujah
- C Long Way Down
3. Which song by Metallica was nominated for a Grammy in 1999?
- A The Unforgiven
- B Fuel
- C Whiskey in the Jar
4. Which Foo Fighters track is part of their 2002 album “One by One”?
- A Learn to Fly
- B Low
- C Everlong
5. From which album is the W.A.S.P. song “9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y.”?
- A The Last Command
- B Inside the Electric Circus
- C Headless Children
6. On which TV show did Faith No More perform “Epic” in 1990?
- A Saturday Night Live
- B MTV Unplugged
- C The Arsenio Hall Show
7. Which festival did the Scorpions perform “Rock You Like A Hurricane” in 2009?
- A AVO Session Basel
- B Download Festival
- C Rock am Ring
8. On which album is Linkin Park’s “Runaway” found?
- A Meteora
- B Hybrid Theory
- C Minutes to Midnight
9. Yngwie Malmsteen’s “I’ll See The Light Tonight” is from which album?
- A Rising Force
- B Trilogy
- C Marching Out
10. During which event was Megadeth’s “Sweating Bullets” performed with a half step down tuning?
- A Monsters of Rock
- B Night of the Living Megadeth
- C Woodstock ’99
11. What was Twisted Sister’s final U.S. concert venue?
- A Badlands Pawn
- B Madison Square Garden
- C The Whisky A Go Go
12. During which concert series was AC/DC’s “Live ’77 At The Hippodrome” recorded?
- A BBC’s Sight and Sound in Concert
- B Top of the Pops
- C The Old Grey Whistle Test
Tracklist
1 . Motörhead . I’m so Bad (Baby I Don’t Care) |
2 . Kiss . Hell Or Hallelujah |
3 . Metallica . Fuel |
4 . Foo Fighters . LowFoo Fighters release their fourth album . ‘One by One’ featuring ‘All My Life’ (2002) |
5 . W.A.S.P. . 9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y. |
6 . Faith No More . Epic |
7 . Scorpions . Rock You Like A Hurricane |
8 . Linkin Park . RunawayLinkin Park release their debut album . ‘Hybrid Theory’ featuring ‘In the End’ (2000) |
9 . Yngwie Malmsteen . I’ll See The Light Tonight |
10 . Megadeth . Sweating Bullets |
11 . Twisted Sister . SMF |
12 . AC/DC . T.N.T. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I’m So Bad (Baby I Don’t Care)” is from the album *1916*. This release is noted for capturing Motörhead at a creative peak, blending raw energy with thrashy tempos.
2. “Hell or Hallelujah” was the leading single from Kiss’s album *Monster*. The track is an upbeat throwback to their earlier sound.
3. “Fuel” earned Metallica a Grammy nod for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1999, praised for its high-octane energy reminiscent of racing cars.
4. “Low” appears on Foo Fighters’ fourth studio album “One by One.” Known for its straightforward rock appeal, it showcases the band’s consistent vibe.
5. W.A.S.P.’s “9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y.” originates from their album *Inside the Electric Circus*. The track exhibits their glam metal roots and infectious riffs.
6. Faith No More performed “Epic” on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1990. This appearance capitalized on the band’s success, during their breakthrough period.
7. The Scorpions performed “Rock You Like A Hurricane” at the AVO Session Basel in 2009, solidifying the song’s status as an enduring hard rock anthem.
8. “Runaway” is located on Linkin Park’s debut album *Hybrid Theory*. Positioned as the sixth track, it embodies their signature nu-metal sound.
9. Yngwie Malmsteen’s “I’ll See The Light Tonight” is from the 1985 album *Marching Out*. Its fierce guitar solos underline Malmsteen’s virtuosity.
10. Megadeth performed “Sweating Bullets” during the Night of the Living Megadeth event. This rendition was notable for its half step down tuning.
11. Twisted Sister’s final U.S. concert took place at Badlands Pawn in Sioux Falls. This event marked the end of their extensive touring career.
12. AC/DC’s “Live ’77 At The Hippodrome” was recorded for BBC’s Sight and Sound in Concert. It showcases their 1970s raw vigour and on-stage charisma.
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