[Iron Maiden] Trivia Quiz About the Still-Active Heavy Hitters!

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Iron Maiden, one of the most famous heavy metal bands in the world and a source of British pride.

Their career stretches back to the 1970s, and despite numerous lineup changes since their debut album in 1980, they remain an exceptional group still going strong in the 2020s.

They’re hugely popular in Japan as well, and it’s still fresh in our memories that they released the album “Senjutsu,” themed around Japanese samurai, in 2021.

How much do you know about Iron Maiden?

Here, in a quiz format that both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts about the band!

[Iron Maiden] Still Going Strong! Trivia Quiz About Iron Maiden (1–10)

What does the abbreviation “NWOBHM,” a movement that began in the UK in the late 1970s and is said to be epitomized by Iron Maiden, stand for?

New Wave of British Heavy Metal
North West of British Heavy Music
New World of British Hard Music

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New Wave of British Heavy Metal

“NWOBHM” stands for “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” and refers to the heavy metal music movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. Iron Maiden is one of the representative bands that came out of this movement.

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What is the name of the artist who created the band’s mascot character, Eddie?

Derek Riggs
jellyfish
Mike Greeley

Eddie was designed by the British artist Derek Riggs. The character he created became, along with Iron Maiden, an icon of rock music culture.

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How many original albums were released during the era with vocalist Blaze Bayley, who joined as Bruce Dickinson’s replacement?

4 sheets
two sheets
3 pieces

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two sheets

Blaze Bayley was a member of Iron Maiden from 1994 to 1999 and took part in two original albums, The X Factor and Virtual XI.

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What was the name of the jumbo jet used by Iron Maiden on their 2016 world tour?

ED FORCE ONE
HEAVY METAL ONE
IRON BIRD

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ED FORCE ONE

Iron Maiden used the jumbo jet “ED FORCE ONE” on their 2016 The Book of Souls World Tour. The plane was used to transport the band members and equipment, and the frontman, Bruce Dickinson, served as the pilot himself.

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What field of study did Bruce Dickinson, also known as an intellectual, major in during his university years?

History
Physics
Psychology

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History

Before pursuing his music career, Dickinson majored in history at Queen Mary, one of the colleges that make up the University of London. His wide-ranging interests and knowledge have served as inspiration for the historical themes and storytelling found in Iron Maiden’s songs.

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