Are you ready to dive into the deep riffs and powerful storytelling of Mastodon? This quiz will test your knowledge of everything from the band’s iconic albums like The Hunter and Emperor of Sand to their memorable live performances and collaborations. Whether you know all the lyrics to “Curl of the Burl” or have followed their career from the early days to the present, this quiz covers it all.
Test Your Mastodon Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which Mastodon song received the band’s first Grammy nomination?
Blood and Thunder | |
Colony of Birchmen | |
Curl of the Burl | |
High Road | |
Sultan's Curse |
Question 1 Explanation:
"Colony of Birchmen," from the album Blood Mountain, earned Mastodon their first Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance in 2007.
Question 2 |
Which of these songs by Mastodon was nominated for a Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 2012?
Blood and Thunder | |
Colony of Birchmen | |
Curl of the Burl | |
Show Yourself | |
High Road |
Question 2 Explanation:
"Curl of the Burl" from The Hunter was nominated for a Grammy in 2012 for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.
Question 3 |
Which video game soundtrack includes Mastodon’s song "Iron Tusk"?
Guitar Hero: Metallica | |
Tony Hawk's Underground | |
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | |
Saints Row | |
NHL 2K9 |
Question 3 Explanation:
"Iron Tusk" from Leviathan was featured on the Tony Hawk's American Wasteland soundtrack, among others
Question 4 |
Who provided guest vocals for the track "Siberian Divide" on Blood Mountain?
Brent Hinds | |
Cedric Bixler-Zavala | |
Josh Homme | |
Scott Kelly | |
Bill Kelliher |
Question 4 Explanation:
Cedric Bixler-Zavala from The Mars Volta contributed his vocals to "Siberian Divide" on Blood Mountain.
Question 5 |
Which band did Mastodon tour with in Europe to support the Blood Mountain album?
Slayer | |
Tool | |
Queens of the Stone Age | |
Metallica | |
Alice in Chains |
Question 5 Explanation:
Mastodon toured in Europe with Tool to support the release of Blood Mountain.
Question 6 |
On which TV show did Mastodon perform "Colony of Birchmen" for their first network television appearance?
The Tonight Show | |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | |
The Late Show with David Letterman | |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
Question 6 Explanation:
Mastodon performed "Colony of Birchmen" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien for their first appearance on network television.
Question 7 |
Which magazine named Blood Mountain the best album of 2006?
Rolling Stone | |
Metal Hammer | |
Bizarre | |
Revolver | |
Kerrang |
Question 7 Explanation:
The UK’s Metal Hammer magazine awarded Blood Mountain the title of best album of 2006.
Question 8 |
Which song from The Hunter was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2011?
Black Tongue | |
Deathbound | |
Curl of the Burl | |
Spectrelight | |
The Ruiner |
Question 8 Explanation:
“Curl of the Burl” received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal/Hard Rock performance.
Question 9 |
Who collaborated with Mastodon on the track "Spectrelight"?
Brent Hinds | |
Scott Kelly | |
Mike Elizondo | |
Feist | |
AJ Fosik |
Question 9 Explanation:
Scott Kelly of Neurosis is featured in the song “Spectrelight” from The Hunter.
Question 10 |
Which band toured with Mastodon during the UK tour supporting The Hunter?
Neurosis | |
Feist | |
The Dillinger Escape Plan | |
Opeth | |
Primus |
Question 10 Explanation:
The Dillinger Escape Plan and Red Fang supported Mastodon during their 2011 UK tour.
There are 10 questions to complete.
