2020 Metallica's The Black Album 35th Anniversary Trivia Questions with Answers
2020 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
What faith is the central theme of Metallica’s song “The God That Failed”?
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Christian Science
On what date was Metallica’s self-titled album released in 1991?
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August 12, 1991
What nickname did Metallica’s nearly all-black cover give the band’s 1991 self-titled album?
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The Black Album
At which Los Angeles recording studio did Metallica mainly record The Black Album?
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One on One Recording Studios
In what tuning is Metallica's “Sad but True” performed?
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D standard
Which song was released as the third single from Metallica's 1991 album Metallica?
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Nothing Else Matters
At which studio did Metallica begin recording its 1991 album Metallica?
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One on One Recording Studios
Which Metallica member wrote the lyrics to “Nothing Else Matters”?
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James Hetfield
Where was Metallica's 1991 album Metallica primarily recorded?
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One on One Recording Studios
Who produced Metallica's 1991 album Metallica?
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Bob Rock
Which Metallica band member played bass on The Black Album?
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Jason Newsted
On what date did recording of Metallica's The Black Album finish?
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June 16, 1991
What documentary about Metallica chronicles the making of The Black Album and its following tour?
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A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
On what date were four demos for Metallica's 1991 album Metallica recorded?
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August 13, 1990
Which Los Angeles studio was the main recording site for Metallica's 1991 album Metallica?
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One on One Recording Studios
How long is Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, commonly called The Black Album?
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62 minutes 40 seconds
Which Metallica song from The Black Album did not feature Kirk Hammett on the studio recording?
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Nothing Else Matters
What tour was Metallica’s first tour specifically intended to support The Black Album?
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Wherever We May Roam Tour
At the 1992 Grammy Awards, which category did Metallica’s self-titled album win?
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Best Metal Performance
At which Los Angeles studio did Metallica record its 1991 self-titled album, commonly called The Black Album?
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One on One Recording Studios
Which song on Metallica's The Black Album interpolates Leonard Bernstein's “America” melody?
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Don't Tread on Me
What is the total running time of Metallica's standard 1991 album, commonly called The Black Album?
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62 minutes 40 seconds
What was the first Billboard 200 chart achievement for Metallica’s 1991 album, commonly called The Black Album?
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Metallica’s first number-one album
On what date were four early demos for Metallica’s The Black Album recorded?
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August 13, 1990
Which song did James Hetfield write as a love song for Metallica’s The Black Album?
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Nothing Else Matters
How much did it cost to produce Metallica’s The Black Album?
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US$1 million
At which recording studio did Metallica begin recording The Black Album in October 1990?
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One on One Recording Studios
What documentary about Metallica was released in 1992 after filming The Black Album’s creation and tour?
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A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
Which Metallica song from The Black Album reached number six in the United Kingdom and Ireland?
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Nothing Else Matters
Which Metallica bassist wrote the main riff for “My Friend of Misery”?
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Jason Newsted
Which song is the longest track on Metallica’s 1991 album Metallica, known as The Black Album?
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My Friend of Misery