How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Gossip, Faith No More, Deep Purple, Twisted Sister, Joe Satriani, Garbage, Angus Young & Guns N’ Roses
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. What imagery is predominantly used in Halestorm’s ‘Apocalyptic’ to depict relationship dynamics?
- A Apocalyptic
- B Fairy tale
- C Mythological
2. Which novel inspired Iron Maiden’s ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
- A The Guns of Navarone
- B Where Eagles Dare
- C Eye of the Needle
3. From which personal experience did Dave Grohl write ‘This Is A Call’?
- A After visiting Stonehenge
- B During a Nirvana concert
- C On his honeymoon
4. During which era did Black Sabbath perform ‘Time Machine’ live in Reggio Emilia?
- A The Ozzy Osbourne era
- B The Ronnie James Dio reunion
- C The Tony Martin period
5. What does Judas Priest’s ‘Heading Out to the Highway’ symbolize according to Rob Halford?
- A Discovering new lands
- B Asserting life’s control
- C Escaping from reality
6. What prompted Gossip’s ‘Standing in the Way of Control’ to be written?
- A A personal breakup
- B The Federal Marriage Amendment
- C A musical contest
7. What was the distinctive feature of Faith No More’s ‘Epic’ performance at Super Bock Super Rock 1995?
- A A saxophone solo
- B Professionally shot footage
- C An audience singalong
8. ‘Black Night’ by Deep Purple is linked with which musical influence?
- A The Beatles
- B Ricky Nelson’s ‘Summertime’
- C Buddy Holly
9. ‘I Wanna Rock’ by Twisted Sister was a highlight of the band’s show in what location in 2011?
- A Sydney, Australia
- B Principal Club Theater, Thessaloniki
- C Madison Square Garden, New York
10. Joe Satriani’s performance of ‘Ice-9’ at Hellfest 2016 featured what notable musical element?
- A A drum solo
- B A guitar battle
- C A guest vocalist
11. Garbage’s ‘Only Happy When It Rains’ achieved breakthrough success in the UK with its satirical take on what?
- A 1990s pop music
- B Disco era
- C Mid-1990s alternative rock
12. In 2017, which legendary guitarist joined Guns N’ Roses on stage in Nijmegen?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jimmy Page
- C Angus Young
Tracklist
1 . Halestorm – Apocalyptic |
2 . Iron Maiden – Where Eagles Dare |
3 . Foo Fighters – This Is a Call |
4 . Black Sabbath – Time Machine |
5 . Judas Priest – Heading Out to the Highway |
6 . Gossip – Standing In the Way of Control |
7 . Faith No More – Epic |
8 . Deep Purple – Black Night |
9 . Twisted Sister – I Wanna Rock |
10 . Joe Satriani – Ice 9 |
11 . Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains |
12 . Angus Young & Guns N’ Roses – Whole Lotta RosieAngus Young puts on his best blue jean to join Guns n Roses (2017) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song uses apocalyptic imagery to dramatize the intense emotions of a relationship’s end. It underscores a passionate, chaotic breakup.
2. The song’s lyrics and music draw from Alistair MacLean’s ‘Where Eagles Dare,’ a novel about WWII commando missions.
3. ‘This Is A Call’ was written by Grohl during his honeymoon in Ireland in 1994, marking the birth of Foo Fighters.
4. The performance featured ‘Time Machine’ during the Ronnie James Dio reunion era, capturing a unique period for the band.
5. Rob Halford equates journeying on the open road in ‘Heading Out to the Highway’ with taking control of one’s life.
6. ‘Standing in the Way of Control’ was written as a response to the Federal Marriage Amendment, supporting LGBTQ rights.
7. Faith No More’s performance at Super Bock Super Rock was distinct for its professionally shot footage, capturing the band’s dynamic presence.
8. ‘Black Night’ was influenced by Ricky Nelson’s ‘Summertime,’ with its riff developed during a late-night studio session.
9. The show took place at Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki, reinforcing Twisted Sister’s iconic status.
10. Satriani’s ‘Ice-9’ at Hellfest featured a guitar battle, showcasing technical skill and musicianship.
11. The track satirizes mid-1990s alternative rock, helping Garbage achieve UK success and notable airplay.
12. Angus Young joined Guns N’ Roses on stage at Nijmegen, highlighting their shared musical ties.