The Sisters of Mercy - Quiz
The Sisters of Mercy
  • 1. Where did Andrew Eldritch relocate to shortly after the last gig with the original Sisters of Mercy lineup?
A) London
B) Berlin
C) Paris
D) Hamburg
  • 2. What was the tentative title for the follow-up album Eldritch and Hussey intended to work on after relocating?
A) Left on Mission and Revenge
B) First and Last Rights
C) Floodland
D) Vision Thing
  • 3. Which songs did Andrew Eldritch record demo versions of that were intended for the follow-up album?
A) "Vision Thing" and "Doctor Jeep"
B) "Dominion/Mother Russia" and "Temple of Love"
C) "Dance on Glass" and "Garden of Delight"
D) "This Corrosion" and "More"
  • 4. Who replaced Adams and Hussey in the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Tony James
B) Patricia Morrison
C) Gary Marx
D) Craig Adams
  • 5. What was Patricia Morrison's previous band before joining the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Duran Duran
B) The Bags and the Gun Club
C) Siouxsie and the Banshees
D) The Cure
  • 6. What new band did Hussey form after leaving the Sisters of Mercy?
A) the Gun Club
B) the Missionaries
C) the Sisterhood
D) Adams & Morrison
  • 7. Why did Andrew Eldritch protest against Hussey's use of the name 'Sisterhood'?
A) Because he wanted to trademark the name for himself.
B) Because he thought it sounded unprofessional.
C) He believed it was too similar to 'Sisters of Mercy' and his band's fan community.
D) Because he disliked Hussey personally.
  • 8. What single did Eldritch release to claim ownership of the name 'Sisterhood'?
A) "Giving Ground"
B) "More"
C) "Temple of Love"
D) "Vision Thing"
  • 9. Which album followed the single 'Giving Ground' by Eldritch's band, the Sisterhood?
A) Floodland
B) Vision Thing
C) First and Last Rights
D) Gift
  • 10. What name did Hussey eventually give to his new band after the dispute with Eldritch?
A) the Mission
B) Adams & Morrison
C) Gun Club
D) Sisterhood of Mercy
  • 11. What sum did Eldritch allegedly win from the publishers' advance offered to the first member of the Sisters of Mercy to release any output?
A) £50,000
B) £100,000
C) £25,000
D) £10,000
  • 12. Which song on the Gift album opens with the sum of money Eldritch won?
A) "Jihad"
B) "More"
C) "Dominion/Mother Russia"
D) "Temple of Love"
  • 13. What did Eldritch claim the '2-5-0-0-0' at the beginning of "Jihad" represented?
A) The sum of money he won from the Mission in civil courts.
B) A phone number
C) A new band name
D) A code for a secret message
  • 14. Why did Eldritch release the Sisterhood single according to his statement?
A) To reunite with former band members.
B) To promote a new album.
C) To claim ownership of the band name.
D) To start a new musical project.
  • 15. What was Hussey's opinion on Eldritch claiming the name 'Sisterhood'?
A) He thought Eldritch acted unfairly.
B) He expressed regret and believed Eldritch was right.
C) He was indifferent to the situation.
D) He felt it was unjust but did not express regret.
  • 16. What was the outcome of the legal case regarding the band name 'Sisterhood'?
A) Both parties shared ownership of the name.
B) Eldritch won £25,000 in the lawsuit and officially owned the name.
C) Hussey's band retained the right to use the name.
D) The case was dismissed without any financial settlement.
  • 17. In what year was the Sisters of Mercy band formed?
A) 1982
B) 1978
C) 1985
D) 1980
  • 18. Where was the Sisters of Mercy band formed?
A) Manchester, England
B) London, England
C) Leeds, England
D) Birmingham, England
  • 19. What was the name of the drum machine used by the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Drum Master
B) Beat Machine
C) Doktor Avalanche
D) Thunder Drum
  • 20. Which film inspired the band's name, the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Taxi Driver
B) The Godfather
C) Apocalypse Now
D) McCabe & Mrs. Miller
  • 21. Which band member left due to infrequent attendance at practice?
A) Gary Marx
B) Claire Shearsby
C) Andrew Eldritch
D) Jon Langford
  • 22. What was the title of the E.P. that highlighted the maturation of songwriter Andrew Eldritch?
A) Alice E.P.
B) Body Electric E.P.
C) Temple of Love E.P.
D) Reptile House E.P.
  • 23. Which major record label did the Sisters of Mercy sign with in late 1983?
A) WEA
B) Sony Music
C) Virgin Records
D) EMI
  • 24. Who left the band following the release of 'Temple of Love' due to disagreements with Andrew Eldritch?
A) Jon Langford
B) Craig Adams
C) Gary Marx
D) Ben Gunn
  • 25. Which song was part of a live medley that became a staple for the Sisters of Mercy?
A) 'Ghostrider' by Suicide
B) 'Louie Louie' by Richard Berry
C) 'Sister Ray' by the Velvet Underground
D) 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan
  • 26. Which album did Andrew Eldritch record under the name SSV in 1997?
A) Go Figure
B) Vision Thing
C) Floodland
D) First and Last and Always
  • 27. What genre is the album 'Go Figure' described as having?
A) heavy metal
B) jazz fusion
C) techno-like droning with mumbled vocals
D) classic rock
  • 28. Which member of the Sisters of Mercy played guitar through a practice amplifier on their first single?
A) Andrew Eldritch
B) Keith Fuller
C) Claire Shearsby
D) Gary Marx
  • 29. What was the reason for the Sisters of Mercy halting new record releases in the early 1990s?
A) creative differences within the band
B) protest against their record company, WEA
C) financial difficulties
D) health issues of a band member
  • 30. How many original studio albums did the Sisters of Mercy release?
A) three
B) five
C) four
D) two
  • 31. Who succeeded Andrew Eldritch as a member of The Sisters of Mercy?
A) Craig Adams
B) Wayne Hussey
C) Gary Marx
D) Adrian Coleman
  • 32. What tour helped solidify The Sisters of Mercy's underground cult status?
A) Some Girls Wander by Mistake Tour
B) The Black October UK tour
C) Vision Thing Tour
D) Floodland Tour
  • 33. Which producer worked on the album 'First and Last and Always'?
A) David M. Allen
B) John Perry Barlow
C) Jim Steinman
D) Tony Visconti
  • 34. Where did The Sisters of Mercy perform their final show as a four-piece band?
A) Madison Square Garden
B) London's Royal Albert Hall
C) Wembley Arena
D) Shea Stadium
  • 35. What was the title of the video release featuring The Sisters of Mercy's final performance?
A) Floodland Live
B) Some Girls Wander by Mistake: Live
C) Vision Thing: Live in Concert
D) Wake
  • 36. Which song's music video featured the Monkeemobile?
A) Body and Soul
B) Walk Away
C) No Time to Cry
D) Black Planet
  • 37. Which song on Floodland had contributions from Jim Steinman?
A) "Dominion"
B) "Torch"
C) "This Corrosion"
D) "Lucretia My Reflection"
  • 38. Which song from the previous line-up appeared as a B-side on 'This Corrosion' single?
A) "Torch"
B) "Dominion"
C) "Lucretia My Reflection"
D) "1959"
  • 39. Which video compilation was released in 1988?
A) The Corrosion Chronicles
B) Shot
C) Manchester Sessions
D) Floodland Live
  • 40. Who was the then-manager of The Sisters of Mercy during the Floodland era?
A) Max Hole
B) Wayne Hussey
C) Boyd Steemson
D) Jim Steinman
  • 41. Who was the unknown German guitarist that joined the Sisters of Mercy in April 1989?
A) John Perry
B) Andreas Bruhn
C) Tim Bricheno
D) Tony James
  • 42. Which bassist joined the Sisters of Mercy for the Vision Thing era and was formerly part of Generation X?
A) Tony James
B) Andreas Bruhn
C) Adam Pearson
D) Tim Bricheno
  • 43. Which backing vocalist featured on the Vision Thing album?
A) Ofra Haza
B) Terri Nunn
C) No backing vocals were featured
D) Maggie Reilly
  • 44. What was the title of the Sisters of Mercy's album released in October 1990?
A) Vision Thing
B) A Slight Case of Overbombing
C) Some Girls Wander By Mistake
D) Shot Rev 2.0
  • 45. Who provided additional vocals for the re-recorded 'Temple of Love' in 1992?
A) No additional vocals were added
B) Ofra Haza
C) Terri Nunn
D) Maggie Reilly
  • 46. Which band did Tim Bricheno focus on after leaving the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Generation X
B) Public Enemy
C) Berlin
D) XC-NN (originally CNN)
  • 47. Who was the only guitarist on the single 'Under the Gun' released in 1993?
A) John Perry
B) Adam Pearson
C) Tim Bricheno
D) Andreas Bruhn
  • 48. Who provided backing vocals on the single 'Under the Gun'?
A) Ofra Haza
B) Terri Nunn
C) Maggie Reilly
D) No backing vocals were featured
  • 49. What was the name of Andreas Bruhn's debut solo album?
A) Broon
B) Some Girls Wander By Mistake
C) A Slight Case of Overbombing
D) Vision Thing
  • 50. Who co-produced the single 'Under the Gun'?
A) Tony James
B) Billie Hughes
C) Andrew Eldritch
D) Tim Bricheno
  • 51. Which German group did Eldritch remix songs for in 1995?
A) Tangerine Dream
B) Die Krupps
C) Rammstein
D) Kraftwerk
  • 52. How many backing tracks did Gary Marx deliver before Eldritch backed out of the project?
A) Nine
B) Five
C) Eleven
D) Seven
  • 53. Who initially replaced Bruhn for gigs supporting the Sex Pistols in 1996?
A) Chris Sheehan
B) Mike Varjak
C) Adam Pearson
D) Gary Marx
  • 54. What was the first independent single planned after parting ways with EastWest Records?
A) 'SUMMER'
B) 'More'
C) 'This Corrosion'
D) 'Temple of Love'
  • 55. In which year did Ben Christo join the Sisters of Mercy as a guitarist?
A) 2005
B) 2006
C) 2019
D) 2023
  • 56. Who was recruited as the new guitarist during the Autumn European tour in 2023 after being dismissed on the first day?
A) Dylan Smith
B) Kai
C) Chris Catalyst
D) Ben Christo
  • 57. Which label did the Sisters of Mercy have talks with for a possible fourth studio album in 2006?
A) WEA International
B) Side-Line Music Magazine
C) Classic Rock
D) Universal sublabel W14 Music
  • 58. When was the last time the Sisters of Mercy released recorded material before 2024?
A) 2016
B) 1993
C) 2010
D) 2006
  • 59. Under what condition did Eldritch mention the possibility of releasing a new album in 2016?
A) If they completed a world tour
B) If Donald Trump were elected US president
C) If they signed with a major label
D) If Chris Catalyst rejoined
  • 60. Which Irish singer has performed at some of the Sisters of Mercy's shows since 2012?
A) Lisa Cuthbert
B) Hozier
C) Enya
D) Sinéad O'Connor
  • 61. Which new song performed by the Sisters of Mercy was mentioned in the text?
A) There's a Door
B) Gimme All Your Tears
C) Marian
D) Doctor Jeep
  • 62. Which band did Eldritch cite as one of his primary influences?
A) Siouxsie and the Banshees
B) Psychedelic Furs
C) Motörhead
D) The Cramps
  • 63. What instrument was originally used as Doktor Avalanche?
A) BOSS DR-55 ('Doctor Rhythm')
B) Roland TR-606
C) Oberheim DMX
D) Yamaha RX5
  • 64. Who entitled their exhibition 'Temple of Love' in reference to the Sisters of Mercy?
A) Lou Reed
B) Eldritch
C) Jennifer Park
D) Rick Owens
  • 65. Which festival do the Sisters of Mercy regularly appear at despite discouraging goth associations?
A) Lollapalooza
B) Glastonbury
C) Rock am Ring
D) M'era Luna
  • 66. Which digital platform does Doktor Avalanche currently use?
A) Akai S3200
B) Roland TR-808
C) MacBook Pro running Steinberg Cubase
D) Yamaha RX5
  • 67. Which additional influence was mentioned by Jennifer Park?
A) The Psychedelic Furs
B) David Bowie
C) Pere Ubu
D) Leonard Cohen
  • 68. What year did Rick Owens hold his exhibition 'Temple of Love'?
A) 1990
B) 1987
C) 2025
D) 1985
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