72 Guitar Hero Trivia Questions with Answers
72 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Guitar Hero trivia covers the rhythm-game series’ publishers, developers, soundtracks, spin-offs and changing gameplay. Questions move from the original Harmonix era to Neversoft’s development work, Activision’s publishing role and the reboot Guitar Hero Live. Players may also need to know which game centered on one band’s career or which Soundgarden compilation accompanied Warriors of Rock.
This hub suits gamers, rock fans and anyone who remembers plastic guitars at parties. It is useful for game nights and pub quizzes, with enough soundtrack and industry history to challenge longtime players. Questions about rival series created by Harmonix and the shutdown of Guitar Hero Live’s online service add useful context beyond simply naming songs.
Which publisher has handled the Guitar Hero series since 2006?
Answer
Activision
Which game is the seventh main installment and reboot of the Guitar Hero series?
Answer
Guitar Hero Live
Which title was the third and final Guitar Hero game developed by Harmonix?
Answer
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
Which Guitar Hero title was first to focus on one rock band's career and songs?
Answer
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
How much did Activision spend to acquire RedOctane?
Answer
US$100 million
Which company acquired RedOctane in June 2006?
Answer
Activision
Which Nintendo DS port does the Guitar Grip plug into?
Answer
Game Boy Advance port
What is the longest track included in Guitar Hero: Metallica?
Answer
Mercyful Fate
Which album's DLC can Guitar Hero: Metallica detect and add to its setlist?
Answer
Death Magnetic
Which Nirvana frontman appears as a playable avatar in Guitar Hero 5?
Answer
Kurt Cobain
What is the hardest challenge medal level in Guitar Hero 5?
Answer
Diamond
Which Guitar Hero 5 mode supports eight players online?
Answer
RockFest
Which Guitar Hero II mode lets players rehearse specific song sections?
Answer
Practice mode
What song won Guitar Hero's 'Be a Guitar Hero' contest?
Answer
Cheat on the Church
Which Konami arcade game directly inspired the original Guitar Hero?
Answer
Guitar Freaks
Guitar Hero III was the first retail video game to exceed what sales mark?
Answer
One billion dollars
Which game was the first Guitar Hero title with all master recordings on disc?
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Guitar Hero World Tour
Which Rage Against the Machine guitarist is a boss in Guitar Hero III?
Answer
Tom Morello
Who developed DJ Hero?
Answer
FreeStyleGames
Which Top 40-themed spin-off features Taylor Swift as an avatar?
Answer
Band Hero
Which Guitar Hero spin-off uses a turntable controller?
Answer
DJ Hero
What in-game power can double the score multiplier in Guitar Hero?
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Star Power
Which Megadeth song serves as the culmination of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock?
Answer
Sudden Death
What drum feature did Guitar Hero: Metallica's Expert+ difficulty support?
Answer
Second bass drum pedal
What Guitar Hero World Tour feature lets players create their own songs?
Answer
Music Studio
Which company published the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II?
Answer
Activision
Which game was titled Guitar Hero Greatest Hits in Europe and Australia?
Answer
Guitar Hero Smash Hits
Which pop singer appears as a playable avatar in Band Hero?
Answer
Taylor Swift
What is the subtitle of Guitar Hero III?
Answer
Legends of Rock
Which Gibson model did the original Guitar Hero controller resemble?
Answer
Gibson SG
Which console was the original Guitar Hero released for?
Answer
PlayStation 2
Which studio developed the Guitar Hero: On Tour series?
Answer
Vicarious Visions
What accessory is required to play Guitar Hero: On Tour?
Answer
Guitar Grip
Which Nintendo handheld was Guitar Hero: On Tour made for?
Answer
Nintendo DS
Which studio developed Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock?
Answer
Neversoft
Guitar Hero trivia — quick answers
What are good Guitar Hero trivia questions?
Strong Guitar Hero trivia questions ask about the series’ developers, publishers, game order, soundtrack choices and online features. Examples include identifying Harmonix’s rival music-game series, naming the studio that developed later main entries, and recalling which Guitar Hero title focused on one band’s career.
How hard is Guitar Hero trivia?
Guitar Hero trivia is usually moderate, but difficulty depends on whether questions focus on gameplay or behind-the-scenes history. Casual players may know famous songs and titles, while advanced questions require knowledge of developers, publisher changes, album bundles, service shutdowns and the distinctions between main installments and spin-offs.
What game did Harmonix create after leaving Guitar Hero?
After Harmonix left Guitar Hero, it developed Rock Band, a rival music-game series published by MTV Games and later Electronic Arts. Rock Band expanded the rhythm-game format beyond guitar by supporting instruments such as drums, bass, vocals and keyboards in different entries and hardware configurations.
What was the first Guitar Hero game focused on one band?
Guitar Hero: Metallica was the first Guitar Hero title built around the career and music of a single band. Released in 2009, it featured Metallica songs alongside tracks by artists connected to the band’s influences and history. The game also expanded the series with a fuller band-instrument lineup.
What happened to Guitar Hero Live’s online service?
Guitar Hero Live’s GHTV service was shut down on December 1, 2018. GHTV had provided a rotating catalog of playable music videos and online channels, making it a major part of the game’s connected experience. After the shutdown, the game’s remaining offline features continued to be available.