How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Megadeth, Metallica, Korn, Ratt, AC/DC, Queensrÿche, Def Leppard, KISS, Nine Inch Nails, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Slash
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which Megadeth track discusses the monotony of daily commuting?
- A Symphony of Destruction
- B Moto Psycho
- C Peace Sells
2. Which Metallica song was part of their live release, “Live Shit: Binge & Purge”?
- A Enter Sandman
- B The Four Horsemen
- C Nothing Else Matters
3. At which major 90s festival did Korn perform ‘Freak On A Leash’ live?
- A Lollapalooza 1996
- B Woodstock 99
- C Ozzfest 97
4. ‘Insane’ is a track by which glam metal band, still active in 2007?
- A RATT
- B Mötley Crüe
- C Poison
5. What is the basic theme of AC/DC’s ‘Shot Down In Flames’ ?
- A Finding untold riches
- B Repeated rejection
- C Winning a battle
6. Which Queensrÿche track from the album *Promised Land* features acoustic rock elements?
- A Bridge
- B One More Time
- C I Am I
7. What is the title track of Def Leppard’s 1987 album often performed live?
- A Hysteria
- B Rocket
- C Love Bites
8. Which song was performed during the 1996 KISS Reunion Tour?
- A Watchin’ You
- B Cold Gin
- C Christine Sixteen
9. ‘Copy Of A’ by Nine Inch Nails debuted live at which festival in 2013?
- A Reading Festival
- B Fuji Rock Festival
- C Rock am Ring
10. Which Deep Purple track is an homage to 1950s rock influences?
- A Smoke on the Water
- B Highway Star
- C Speed King
11. Tony Iommi’s composition is the backbone of which Black Sabbath song?
- A War Pigs
- B Symptom of the Universe
- C Iron Man
12. Where was Slash’s live version of ‘Patience’ recorded?
- A Wembley Stadium
- B The O2 Arena
- C Victoria Hall
Tracklist
1 . Megadeth – Moto Psycho |
2 . Metallica – The Four HorsemenMegaforce Records publish Metallica’s debut album : ‘Kill ‘Em All’ (1983) |
3 . Korn – Freak On a Leash |
4 . Ratt – I’m Insane |
5 . AC/DC – Shot Down in FlamesAC/DC release their fifth album (and the last with Bon Scott) : ‘Highway to Hell’ (1979) |
6 . Queensrÿche – One More Time |
7 . Def Leppard – Hysteria |
8 . KISS – Watchin’ You |
9 . Nine Inch Nails – Copy Of A |
10 . Deep Purple – Speed King |
11 . Black Sabbath – Symptom of the UniverseVertigo publish Black Sabbath’s sixth album : ‘Sabotage’ (1975) |
12 . Slash – Patience |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Moto Psycho’ by Megadeth addresses the tedium of commuting, likening daily routines to a never-ending ride.
2. Metallica’s ‘The Four Horsemen’ is included in ‘Live Shit: Binge & Purge,’ showcasing their early thrash roots.
3. Korn showcased ‘Freak On A Leash’ at Woodstock 99, imprinting their nu metal sound on a major festival.
4. RATT’s ongoing legacy in glam metal was evident with their 2007 performances of ‘Insane.’
5. ‘Shot Down In Flames’ by AC/DC humorously details a night of failed romantic pursuits.
6. Queensrÿche’s ‘One More Time’ from *Promised Land* explores introspective themes with an acoustic touch.
7. ‘Hysteria,’ the 1987 title track, remains a fixture in Def Leppard’s live repertoire.
8. KISS played ‘Watchin’ You’ on their 1996 Reunion Tour, reinvigorating their early catalog.
9. Nine Inch Nails debuted ‘Copy Of A’ at Fuji Rock Festival, marking their comeback.
10. ‘Speed King,’ a Deep Purple classic, nods to 50s rock foundations with frenetic energy.
11. ‘Symptom of the Universe’ stands out for its Iommi riff, shaping the thrash genre’s roots.
12. Slash’s electric ‘Patience’ was captured at Victoria Hall, infusing his solo tour with nostalgia.