This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 09/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : KISS, Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Journey, L7, Cheap Trick, Primus, AC/DC, Aerosmith, MC5, Deep Purple

They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 367 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which city is directly referenced in the song “Detroit Rock City” by KISS?

• A Chicago
• B Detroit
• C Cleveland

2. What imagery heavily influences Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive”?

• A Old West cowboys
• B The Roman Empire
• C Space exploration

3. In the song “Powerslave” by Iron Maiden, which historical figure is depicted?

• A An Egyptian Pharaoh
• B Alexander the Great
• C Napoleon Bonaparte

4. What year was Metallica’s concert at Seattle Center Coliseum recorded for the box set “Live Shit: Binge & Purge”?

• A 1987
• B 1989
• C 1991

5. “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey was prominently featured in a concert filmed for which television network?

• A VH1
• B MTV
• C NBC

6. What is a notable aspect of L7’s track “Fuel My Fire”?

• A Its disco influence
• B A riff borrowed from another band’s song
• C Its acoustic arrangement

7. The Cheap Trick song “Gonna Raise Hell” is believed by some to reference which event?

• A Woodstock Festival
• B The Jonestown Massacre
• C The moon landing

8. Primus’ song “Those Damn Blue Collar Tweakers” mainly focuses on the use of what substance by workers?

• A Coffee
• B Nicotine
• C Methamphetamine

9. What album features the title track “Stiff Upper Lip” released by AC/DC?

• A Ballbreaker
• B Black Ice
• C Stiff Upper Lip

10. During Aerosmith’s “Honkin’ on Bobo” tour, which song was captured for a concert film?

• A Dream On
• B Same Old Song and Dance
• C Walk This Way

11. In what city did MC5 perform their iconic “Kick Out the Jams” during the free concert of 1970?

• A Los Angeles
• B New York
• C Detroit

12. Which Deep Purple song was performed in Copenhagen in 1972 but soon dropped from the live setlist?

• A Smoke on the Water
• B Fireball
• C Black Night

Tracklist

1 . KISS – Detroit Rock City Lifted from : Kiss mark the ‘End Of The Road’ in LA (2020)

2 . Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive Lifted from : As We wish Jon Bon Jovi, a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Bon Jovi At Their Bests’ post

3 . Iron Maiden – Powerslave Lifted from : Iron Maiden fly to Costa Rica (2008)

4 . Metallica – Battery Lifted from : Elektra publish Metallica’s third album : ‘Master of Puppets,’ a musical landmark (1986)

5 . Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ Lifted from : As we wish guitarist Neal Schon a ‘Happy Birthday,’ the day is perfect for a ‘Journey At Their Bests’ post

6 . L7 – Fuel My Fire. Lifted from : L7 rock for Captain Marvel (2019)

7 . Cheap Trick – Gonna Raise Hell Lifted from : Cheap Trick are back in Indiana for a second ‘Trickfest’ (1998)

8 . Primus – Those Damn Blue Collar Tweakers Lifted from : Primus visit Sydney (2011)

9 . AC/DC – Stiff Upper Lip Lifted from : AC/DC release ‘Stiff Upper Lip,’ the last one produced by the oldest Young brother, George (2000)

10 . Aerosmith – Same Old Song and Dance Lifted from : Aerosmith issues their second album ‘Same Old Song and Dance’ and ‘Get Your Wings’ featuring ‘Train Kept A-Rollin’ (1974)

11 . MC5 – Kick Out The Jams Lifted from : Elektra Records publish MC5’s debut (and live) album : ‘Kick Out the Jams’ (1969)

12 . Deep Purple – Fireball Lifted from : Deep Purple rock Copenhagen (1972)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Detroit is not just in the title. It’s both the concert location and the song’s inspiration. This connection is cemented through its live performances.

2. “Wanted Dead or Alive” draws on cowboy imagery to narrate a rock band’s itinerant life. It merges themes of heroism and survival on the road.

3. “Powerslave” by Iron Maiden features an Egyptian Pharaoh, lamenting the harsh realities of mortality despite divine status.

4. Metallica’s live show was recorded in 1989. The Seattle concert highlighted their fierce stage presence.

5. “Don’t Stop Believin’” was filmed for MTV, marking a key moment in integrating music television and rock music.

6. “Fuel My Fire” by L7 used a riff from Cosmic Psychos’ “Lost Cause.” L7’s energy transformed it into a raw punk anthem.

7. Some believed “Gonna Raise Hell” references the Jonestown Massacre. It was written before the event; intentions remain speculative.

8. Primus’ song revolves around the use of methamphetamine by workers. The narrative highlights coping mechanisms in demanding jobs.

9. “Stiff Upper Lip,” part of the eponymous album, solidified its place in AC/DC’s raw rock collections, continuing classic sound traditions.

10. “Same Old Song and Dance” was featured in Aerosmith’s tour film “You Gotta Move,” capturing their live exuberance.

11. MC5’s track “Kick Out the Jams” was stamped into Detroit’s musical legacy, reflecting the city’s raucous rock culture.

12. “Fireball” was performed in Copenhagen before it dropped from Deep Purple’s tour setlist. It was soon replaced by better-known singles.

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