How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Halestorm, The White Stripes, Motley Crue, Screaming Trees, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen
They are the ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ artists selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.
1. What album features AC/DC’s track “War Machine”?
- A Back in Black
- B Highway to Hell
- C Black Ice
2. Which guitarist significantly contributed to Ozzy Osbourne’s track “Fire in the Sky”?
- A Tony Iommi
- B Zakk Wylde
- C Randy Rhoads
3. What festival did Nine Inch Nails perform at in 2005, where they included “Terrible Lie” in their set?
- A Rock in Rio
- B Lollapalooza
- C Claro Q É Rock
4. During which tour was Halestorm’s “I Miss The Misery” frequently performed?
- A The Strange Case Of… Tour
- B Mötley Crüe vs The Earth
- C No Rest for the Wicked
5. On which album does The White Stripes’ song “Little Bird” appear?
- A Elephant
- B De Stijl
- C White Blood Cells
6. Which Mötley Crüe track highlights nightlife’s chaotic nature, performed often in the 1990s?
- A Kickstart My Heart
- B Wild Side
- C Dr. Feelgood
7. Who produced Screaming Trees’ track “All I Know”?
- A Butch Vig
- B George Drakoulias
- C Rick Rubin
8. What is notable about Iron Maiden’s “Caught Somewhere In Time” in relation to its album?
- A Use of synthesizers
- B A collaboration with David Bowie
- C Reflects classical influences
9. Which Metallica song was performed at the My VH1 Music Awards 2000?
- A One
- B Fade To Black
- C Master of Puppets
10. On which tour was “Fire In The Sky” by Ozzy Osbourne regularly performed?
- A No Rest for the Wicked
- B Diary of a Madman
- C Paranoid
11. What is distinctive about Kiss’s song “I Love It Loud”?
- A It includes a drum solo
- B Audience chant-driven chorus
- C Features a seven-minute piano intro
12. Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen are known for performing which instrumental track together?
- A Cliffs of Dover
- B Black Star
- C Eruption
Tracklist
1 . AC/DC . War Machine |
2 . Black Sabbath . Killing Yourself To LiveBlack Sabbath release their fifth album . ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’ (1973) |
3 . Nine Inch Nails . Terrible Lie |
4 . Halestorm . I Miss The Misery |
5 . The White Stripes . Little Bird |
6 . Motley Crue . Wild Side |
7 . Screaming Trees . All I KnowOn English TV today, Screaming Trees at ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ (1996) |
8 . Iron Maiden . Caught Somewhere In Time |
9 . Metallica . Fade To Black |
10 . Ozzy Osbourne . Fire In The Sky, Miracle Man |
11 . Kiss . I Love It Loud |
12 . Steve Vai & Yngwie Malmsteen . Black Star |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “War Machine” is featured on AC/DC’s album *Black Ice*. The track exemplifies their hard rock ethos and is known for its minimalistic lyrics.
2. Zakk Wylde significantly contributed to “Fire in the Sky.” His expressive guitar work is often highlighted in discussions about the track.
3. Nine Inch Nails performed “Terrible Lie” as part of the Claro Q É Rock festival. The track is known for its industrial rock sound.
4. Halestorm frequently performed “I Miss The Misery” during The Strange Case Of… Tour, showcasing its high-energy delivery.
5. “Little Bird” by The White Stripes appears on the album *De Stijl*. The album features a minimalist garage rock style.
6. “Wild Side” is a Mötley Crüe track depicting chaotic nightlife, featured prominently in their 1990s performances.
7. Screaming Trees’ “All I Know” was produced by George Drakoulias. It highlights themes of regret and longing.
8. “Caught Somewhere In Time” is notable for its synthesizer use, adding to the album’s futuristic sound.
9. Metallica performed “Fade To Black” at the My VH1 Music Awards 2000. It is recognized for its introspective lyrics.
10. “Fire In The Sky” was regularly performed during Ozzy Osbourne’s No Rest for the Wicked tour, marking a significant era.
11. “I Love It Loud” by Kiss is distinctive for its audience chant-driven chorus, making it a live show staple.
12. Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen are known for performing “Black Star.” The track showcases their guitar virtuosity.
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