[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!

[The Iron Maiden] Still Going Strong! Trivia Quiz about Iron Maiden (Questions 11–20)

The song “Prisoner” from their third album The Number of the Beast, which topped the UK chart for the first time, is based on which TV drama?

Prisoner No. 6
Columbo
Doctor Prisoner

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Prisoner No. 6

“Prisoner” is a song inspired by the cult-favorite 1960s British TV series The Prisoner (also known as “Prisoner No. 6”). The show follows the protagonist, known as “No. 6,” a secret agent who is suddenly abducted and imprisoned in a mysterious village, as he seeks to uncover why he has been confined and how he can escape.

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Which of the following songs was Iron Maiden’s first Grammy Award winner?

The Number of the Beast
Fear of the Dark
El Dorado

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El Dorado

At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, El Dorado won the award for Best Metal Performance. It is included on The Final Frontier, which was released in 2010 and became a massive hit worldwide.

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The band is also an officially recognized Iron Maiden tribute band—what is its name?

The Iron Ladies
Maiden Voyage
The Iron Maidens

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The Iron Maidens

The Iron Maidens are an officially sanctioned Iron Maiden tribute band made up entirely of female members. Each member uses a stage name inspired by a real Iron Maiden member, and they are known for performing Iron Maiden’s songs with meticulous fidelity. They even toured Japan in 2015.

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What is the name of the beer named after an Iron Maiden classic?

TROOPER BEER
PHANTOM ALE
IRON BREW

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TROOPER BEER

TROOPER BEER is a beer named after Iron Maiden’s classic song “The Trooper.” Mr. Dickinson was deeply involved in the brewing process, and it has earned high praise not only from fans but also from beer enthusiasts.

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What is the name of the band led by Steve Harris’s son, George Harris?

The Iron Sons
The Raven Age
Rise To Remain

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The Raven Age

Led by George Harris, The Raven Age has been attracting global attention as a young band since releasing their debut album in 2017. They’ve also visited Japan as a support act on Iron Maiden’s world tour.

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In conclusion

Iron Maiden can be described as a kind of symbol of the image of heavy metal, and the interesting facts, trivia, and anecdotes befitting a major band with a career spanning over 40 years can’t possibly be covered by just what we introduced this time.

Compared to other big-name bands, they come to Japan relatively often, so if you’re interested, be sure not to miss the chance when they tour here!