Controversies Galore
Name That Genre
Groundbreakers Of Metal
100

Many heavier metal bands use this kind of imagery in their songs, causing outrage in the 80's due to the religious culture of the time

What is satanic imagery?

100

Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth

What is Thrash Metal?

100

In 1960 this legendary metal icon would release his first album with his band Black Sabbath

Who is Ozzy Osbourne?

200

Lead singer of Metallica Kirk Hamlet would famously kick out guitarist Dave Mustaine before they recorded their debut album, causing Mustaine to form this rival band.

Who are Megadeth?

200

Black Sabbath, ACDC, Motorhead, Led Zeppelin

What is Heavy Metal?

200

In 1983 this famous metal group would make the scene into the limelight with the release of their debut entitled "Kill em All"

Who are Metallica?

300

During Woodstock 99, a riot broke out after this band encouraged their fans with their hit single "Break Stuff"

Who are Limp Bizkit?

300

Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Slipknot

What is Nu Metal?

300

In 1987 this band would pioneer the death metal genre by releasing the first death metal album, becoming so successful the genre was named after them

Who are Death?

400

The only thing this band and Taylor Swift have in common are their strict legal teams when this band famously sued napster in the year 2000

Who are Metallica?

400

Trivium, Bring Me the Horizon, Slaughter to Prevail, Killswitch Engage

What is Metalcore?

400

In 1994 these two bands would make a name for themselves by mixing elements of faster hip-hop with metal

Who are Korn and Deftones?

500

In 1994 experimental sludge metal band Acid Bath would land in hot water after their debut album "When the Kite String Pops" depicted a self portrait of this famous serial killer in costume

A. Ted Bundy

B. John Wayne Gacy

C. Jeffrey Dahmer

D. Jack The Ripper

Who is John Wayne Gacy?

500

Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Morbid Angel

What is Death Metal?

500

In the 60's this musician would popularize the use of the distortion pedal, something many metal bands use almost constantly today. He also stood alone as one of the only black musicians in the rock genre at the time.

Who is Jimi Hendrix?

M
e
n
u