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Metallica Quiz
Twelve questions on the biggest metal band on the planet, from a Los Angeles garage to Antarctica.
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Question 1 of 12
Metallica formed in 1981 in which city?
Los Angeles. They moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983.
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Question 2 of 12
Which drummer co-founded Metallica with James Hetfield?
Lars Ulrich, born in Gentofte, Denmark.
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Question 3 of 12
Which bassist replaced Cliff Burton in 1986?
Jason Newsted, who joined from Flotsam and Jetsam.
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Question 4 of 12
Metallica's self-titled 1991 album is better known as what?
The Black Album, produced by Bob Rock.
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Question 5 of 12
Which 1984 album includes 'Fade to Black'?
Ride the Lightning, their second album.
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Question 6 of 12
Which album is famous for its almost inaudible bass?
...And Justice for All (1988), Jason Newsted's first full album with the band.
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Question 7 of 12
Which Metallica album famously has no guitar solos?
St. Anger (2003).
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Question 8 of 12
What is the 2004 documentary about the making of St. Anger called?
Some Kind of Monster, which includes the band in group therapy sessions.
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Question 9 of 12
In 2013, Metallica played a show on which continent, becoming the first band to play all seven?
Antarctica, for a small audience of researchers and competition winners.
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Question 10 of 12
Which Metallica album was released in 2023?
72 Seasons. 'Lux Æterna' was its first single.
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Question 11 of 12
The 1999 live album S&M was recorded with which orchestra?
The San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Michael Kamen.
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Question 12 of 12
Which band did Kirk Hammett leave to join Metallica?
Exodus, the Bay Area thrash band he co-founded.
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