How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Dictators, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Whitesnake, Stone Temple Pilots, Def Leppard & Taylor Swift, Marilyn Manson, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Jane’s Addiction, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rammstein
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 385 Posts we publish this week.
1. What thematic influence is prominent in the song ‘Science Gone Too Far!’ by The Dictators?
- A Political satire
- B Sci-fi motifs
- C Romantic ideals
2. Which release of Deep Purple’s album ‘Fireball’ does not feature the track ‘Demon’s Eye’ ?
- A The European release
- B The UK release
- C The US release
3. Which song did Cheap Trick debut at Chicagofest 1981?
- A Dream Police
- B Reach Out
- C I Want You to Want Me
4. How was the song ‘Slide It In’ altered for its North American release?
- A Lyrics were changed
- B The track was omitted
- C It was remixed
5. What is a hallmark feature of ‘Plush’ by Stone Temple Pilots?
- A Its jazz influences
- B Its debut event in Japan
- C Its origin from their first album
6. What is notable about the CMT Crossroads with Taylor Swift & Def Leppard event?
- A It was filmed in London
- B It features rock-pop collaborations
- C It introduced a new drummer
7. What iconic Broadway musical theme can be discerned in ‘Angel With The Scabbed Wings’ by Marilyn Manson?
- A Les Misérables
- B Jesus Christ Superstar
- C The Phantom of the Opera
8. How does Aerosmith’s rendition of ‘Come Together’ by The Beatles stylistically differ?
- A It has a slower tempo
- B It features more prominent guitar
- C It has additional verses
9. What historic event precedes Iron Maiden’s live performance of ‘Aces High’ ?
- A A Shakespearean sonnet
- B Churchill’s speech
- C A historic news reel
10. Which festival features a notable collaboration between Jane’s Addiction and Tom Morello?
- A Woodstock 1999
- B Lollapalooza 2016
- C Bonnaroo 2014
11. ‘Rising Force’ is a pivotal release related to which artist?
- A Joe Satriani
- B Steve Vai
- C Yngwie Malmsteen
12. What defining track is part of Rammstein’s 2019 Gazprom Arena concert in Saint Petersburg?
- A Du Hast
- B Sonne
- C Ich Will
Tracklist
1 . The Dictators . Science Gone Too Far |
2 . Deep Purple . Demon’s EyeDeep Purple release their fifth album . ‘Fireball’ featuring ‘The Mule’ (1971) |
3 . Cheap Trick . Reach Out |
4 . Whitesnake . Slide It In |
5 . Stone Temple Pilots . Plush, Trippin |
6 . Def Leppard & Taylor Swift . HysteriaDef Leppard release ‘Hysteria,’ their fourth album featuring ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ (1987) |
7 . Marilyn Manson . Angel With The Scabbed Wings |
8 . Aerosmith . Toys in the Attic |
9 . Iron Maiden . Aces High |
10 . Jane’s Addiction . Mountain Song (w/ Tom Morello) |
11 . Yngwie Malmsteen . Rising Force |
12 . Rammstein . Du hast |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Dictators’ ‘Science Gone Too Far!’ prominently features sci-fi motifs. The lyrics reflect pop culture influences and highlight themes of scientific advancement and the band’s irreverent style.
2. ‘Demon’s Eye’ by Deep Purple was not featured on the US release of the album *Fireball*. It was replaced by ‘Strange Kind of Woman’ due to differences in label decisions.
3. Though part of their set, there is no record of Cheap Trick performing ‘Reach Out’ at Chicagofest 1981. They focused on their popular hits at this event.
4. Whitesnake’s ‘Slide It In’ was remixed for the North American market. The remix made the song more appealing to the glam metal audiences there by enhancing its production quality.
5. ‘Plush’ by Stone Temple Pilots is from their debut album. It gained wide recognition and played a significant role in establishing the band’s music catalog.
6. CMT Crossroads with Taylor Swift & Def Leppard featured unique rock-pop collaborations. The acts performed each other’s songs, creating extended arrangements and showcasing both musical genres.
7. Marilyn Manson’s ‘Angel With The Scabbed Wings’ has a guitar riff similar to ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’ This homage fits the song’s themes that critique religious iconography.
8. Aerosmith’s cover of ‘Come Together’ features heavier guitar work and a more aggressive vocal style. This version highlights their bluesy, rock-oriented interpretation.
9. Iron Maiden’s live performances of ‘Aces High’ are often preceded by Winston Churchill’s ‘We shall fight on the beaches’ speech, setting a historical and dramatic scene.
10. At Lollapalooza 2016, Jane’s Addiction performed with Tom Morello. Though not confirmed at this event, past documented appearances include Morello joining them for ‘Mountain Song.’
11. ‘Rising Force’ is tied to Yngwie Malmsteen, referring both to his debut album and a signature track. It helped define neoclassical metal, showcasing his virtuosity.
12. ‘Du Hast,’ performed by Rammstein at their 2019 concert in Saint Petersburg, is a staple of their live performances. Its distinct industrial metal sound underlies their international appeal.
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