How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple, KoRn, Pantera, Metallica, Killing Joke, Screaming Trees, Dio, Deftones, Queensryche, L.A. Guns, Sepultura
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.
Tracklist
1 . Bruce Dickinson . Tears Of The DragonBruce Dickinson . Dio rock Sao Paulo (1997) |
2 . Deep Purple . Perfect Strangers |
3 . Korn . Make Me BadImmortal Records publish Korn's fourth album . 'Issues' (1999) |
4 . Pantera . I'm Broken |
5 . Metallica . The Memory Remains |
6 . Killing Joke . The Death & Resurrection Show |
7 . Screaming Trees . Witness |
8 . Dio . Stand Up And ShoutBruce Dickinson . Dio rock Sao Paulo (1997) |
9 . Deftones . Swerve CityReprise publish Deftones' seventh album . 'Koi No Yokan' (2012) |
10 . Queensryche . Queen of the Reich |
11 . L.A. Guns . Shoot For Thrills |
12 . Sepultura . Troops Of Doom |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dickie Fliszar provided the drumming on "Tears of the Dragon". The song was released as the lead single from Dickinson's "Balls to Picasso".
2. "Perfect Strangers" marked Deep Purple's celebrated reunion in 1984. It was a foundational piece in reinforcing their legacy.
3. "Make Me Bad" found its place at Rock am Ring 2000. Korn's performance was part of a significant festival lineup.
4. Phil Anselmo’s chronic back pain informed Pantera’s "I'm Broken". This track also garnered a Grammy nomination.
5. "The Memory Remains" is notable for featuring Marianne Faithfull. Her distinct vocals leave a lasting impression.
6. Killing Joke's song delves into themes of cyclical renewal. These themes are typical of their post-punk and industrial roots.
7. *Dust* incorporated influences of folk and blues into Screaming Trees' rock sound. This was part of the band's shift in musical style.
8. Dio's notable performance at Skol Rock took place in 1997. This concert highlighted his influence in Brazil's metal scene.
9. "Swerve City" launches Deftones' 2012 album *Koi No Yokan*. This track became a live staple for the band.
10. "Queen of the Reich" debuted on Queensrÿche’s self-titled 1983 EP. This track helped establish their heavy metal credentials.
11. "Shoot For Thrills" was performed third during L.A. Guns' Tokyo concert. This 1988 performance was captured live at NHK Hall.
12. Jairo Guedz played lead guitar on Sepultura's "Troops of Doom". His work was instrumental in defining the band's early sound.
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