NWOBHM TRIVIA QUIZ

NWOBHM - The New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The sound that dominated the UK underground rock scene in the early 1980's. I gave rise to the likes of Iron Maiden and thousands of hopefuls who never made it past a few gigs and a self released single.

So how much do you know about the NWOBHM? Can you tell your Magnums from you Mama's Boys or you Dark Stars from your Dedringers? If you think you are metal enough, step up to the plate and have ago. But be warned, this is not going to be easy...

Created by: Jon
  1. Who recorded the album '100MPH'?
  2. Which band covered Gary Glitters 'I Didn't Know I Loved You (Til I Saw You Rock and Roll)' on their debut album?
  3. Diamond Head came from which West Midlands town?
  4. Kids TV presenter Neil Buchanan (of Art Attack & Number 73 fame) was originally lead guitarist in which band?
  5. What was the name of Tanks debut album?
  6. Who played drums for Raven?
  7. Which band released the double live albums 'Somewhere In England' & 'Firkin Well Live'?
  8. What was the title of Heavy Pettin's much delayed third and final album?
  9. Name Grand Prix's one and only chart single?
  10. Who was the original Saxon drummer?
  11. Who recorded the album 'British Standard Approved'?
  12. Which band cut their debut single whilst besieged in a studio by the 1979 Southall Race Riot?
  13. Which music journalist, writing for Sounds magazine, first coined the term New Wave Of British Heavy Metal?
  14. Which band featured vocalist Gary 'Flabby' Galloway?
  15. Which of these bands were NOT part of the NWOBHM movement?

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