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